GAME: 657 Florida State vs. 658 Purdue
TIME: 11/30 7:00p EST
SPREAD: Florida State PK TOTAL: 122.5
SPORTSBOOK: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The Florida State Seminoles(6-1) play against the Purdue Boilermakers(4-2) in their 2nd game of the Emerald Coast Classic. Purdue earned a 59-56 win over VCU in its most recent game, while Florida State won 60-57 against Tennessee in its last outing. These teams both met last year with Florida State winning 73-72 on a neutral court.
FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES
The Florida State Seminoles are averaging 80 points per game which is ranked 48th while allowing only 60 points per game which is ranked 41st and only 36% field goal shooting which is ranked 25th in the NCAA. Florida State is shooting 48% from the field and 35% from 3. Florida State is averaging 13 turnovers per game but forcing over 16 turnovers from their opponents with eight steals and five blocks per game.
PURDUE BOILERMAKERS
The Boilermakers are averaging 72 points per game on offense while allowing only 57 points per game on defense which is ranked #14 in the NCAA. Boilermakers are shooting 45% from the field with 32% coming from 3 averaging 7 threes per game. On defense, the Boilermakers are allowing 38% shooting with only 29% coming from 3.
MATCHUP SUMMARY
The Seminoles have been impressive so far this year and they should also be able to handle Purdue. They barely beat the Boilermakers last year but have an improved team while Purdue is not nearly as talented. Look for this to be an intense defensive game and could result in a lot of fouls. Purdue is terrible from the foul line shooting only 63% which is ranked #301 in the NCAA. If this game is close, free throws will be the difference in this game.
TRENDS
FLORIDA STATE:
- FSU are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 vs. Big Ten.
- Under is 11-5 in FSU last 16 neutral site games.
PURDUE:
- Over is 35-15-1 in PUR last 51 neutral site games.
- Over is 7-3 in PUR last 10 Sat. games.
BETTING ANGLES:
Data Analysis: Florida State PK / Over 122.5
Fade the Public: Purdue PK / Under 122.5
Sharp Action: Florida State PK / no data
Florida State vs. Purdue – College Basketball prediction