Overview
Notre Dame Fighting Irish doesn’t want to let its hopes of winning an ACC title fade away by losing on the road against a struggling Florida State Seminoles program. The Seminoles appeared to be headed to another excellent season following a six-game winning streak in the conference in January. However, Florida State was beset by injuries and poor play and have since dropped seven of its past nine conference games.
Notre Dame has kept itself in second place in the ACC regular-season race with two straight victories and are seeking a notable victory against the Seminoles. Florida State is 5-0 all-time against the Irish against the Tucker Civic Center. The Seminoles lead the all-time series between the schools 7-5.
Last games records
Notre Dame is 21-8 overall this second, including a 14-4 mark in ACC play. The Irish won their last game, 90-56, on Feb. 26 against Georgia Tech at home.
Matchup Information:
Notre Dame at Florida State Betting Analysis
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Analysis
Fighting Irish has already clinched a double-bye for the NCAAB ACC Tournament and can’t finish any worse than in third place. The Irish have seen increased production from senior Cormac Ryan has contributed 11.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game since he entered the starting lineup six games ago. Cormac, who averages 7.9 points per game and has made 16 starts, has provided Notre Dame with another consistent threat on offense.
Blake Wesley leads the Irish by averaging 14.7 points per game, Dane Goodwin also scores 14.4 points per game for Notre Dame. The Irish have been shooting effectively from the perimeter this season. Notre Dame ranks 23rd nationally by knocking down 37.7 percent of its 3-point attempts.
The Irish are 13-1 when they make ten or more 3-pointers this season. Three Notre Dame players — Goodwin (95), Wesley (93), and Paul Atkinson Jr. (92) — have made 90 or more triples for the Irish.
Florida State Seminoles Betting Analysis
Florida State snapped its two-game losing streak with a one-point win over Virginia last Saturday. Bizarrely, the Seminoles have had five of their ACC games decided by exactly one point and have won all five of those games. Florida State freshman Matthew Cleveland, who made the game-winner against the Cavaliers and was named ACC Freshman of the Week, is second on the team in scoring and averages 11.4 points per game.
Many of the Seminoles’ struggles this season have come due to poor shooting. Florida State shoots 43.6 percent from the field, which ranks 222nd nationally. The Seminoles also only shoot 33.7 percent from the 3-point line.
Florida State’s defense, which is typically excellent under Leonard Hamilton, has fallen behind its usual standard. The Seminoles allow their opponents to shoot 36.8 percent from the outside, which ranks 334th nationally. Florida State also allows its opponents to score 71 points per game.
Team Updates
Florida State guard Caleb Mills is questionable. Seminoles center Naheem McLeod is likely out for the season with a finger injury. Florida State guard Anthony Polite will be out until mid-March with a wrist injury.
- Notre Dame is 15-13 against the spread.
- Florida State is 9-18-1 against the spread.
- The Irish have seen the over on the total go 14-13-1.
- The Seminoles have seen the over on the total go 15-13.
Notre Dame at Florida State
Florida State hasn’t been up to its usual standard of play this season due to injuries, illness, and poor play. While Notre Dame already has a double-bye clinched for the conference tournament, the Irish still have a lot to play for.
Top sportsbooks have set Notre Dame as a two-point favorite. For anyone into over/under betting, the over/under is set at 139 points.
Notre Dame at Florida State Betting Prediction
Notre Dame is a really poor matchup for Florida State. The Irish have excellent outside shooting and have shown the ability to consistently make 3-pointers. The Seminoles have had a lot of issues defending the perimeter this season.
Notre Dame will make school history Wednesday night when it beats Florida State. The Irish, who will easily cover the two-point spread, will pick up its first-ever victory on the Seminoles’ home court.
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