In College Basketball, out of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the North Carolina State Wolfpack will take on the Florida State Seminoles on Wednesday. The road team, North Carolina State Wolfpack come into the game with a 14-10 record. The Wolfpack have won just 1 out of 6 road games. North Carolina State is coming off a home loss to Miami.
The Florida State Seminoles come into the game ranked 14th in the Associated Press poll. The Seminoles are 20-4 on the season, and have won all 15 home games this season. The Seminoles are coming off a blowout win at home over the Clemson Tigers. Florida State is -9.5 over the North Carolina State Wolfpack in this game. Find out more about the updated NCAA basketball betting lines here.
In Depth Analysis On The Wolfpack Vs Seminoles College Basketball Odds, TV And Game Info
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Where: Donald L. Tucker Center, Tallahassee, Florida
TV: ESPN2
Stream Option: Watch ESPN
Odds: Florida State -9.5
Why Bet on Florida State
The Florida State Seminoles are seeking their third straight win. After losses to Georgia Tech and Syracuse, Florida State beat both the Miami Hurricanes and Clemson Tigers. The Seminoles are one of the top scoring teams in all of college basketball, with 84.4 points per game. The top scorer for the Seminoles has been Dwayne Bacon, with 17.6 per game.
The Seminoles other two losses this season came to Temple, and on the road at the North Carolina Tar Heels. Florida State is tied with Virginia for second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Seminoles and Cavaliers are both 8-3, and trail North Carolina.
Why Bet on NC State
The North Carolina State Wolfpack are in need of a big win. The Wolfpack have dropped 7 out of their last 9 games, and appear to be on the outside looking in for the NCAA tournament. The Wolfpack last win was on the road at the Duke Blue Devils. North Carolina State is led by Dennis Smith Jr, with 19 per game.
North Carolina State is one of the worst defensive teams in college basketball. The Wolfpack are allowing just shy of 79 points per game. North Carolina State has a road game at Wake Forest following this, then coming home to host the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Expert Pick & Score Prediction
The Florida State Seminoles are a really talented basketball team. The Seminoles can really score, and their defense has shown up when they are in big games. Look for Florida State to play well in this game, especially on their home court. Florida State will get up early, and keep that lead throughout the night.
While North Carolina State has one of the best players in all of the nation, they have a tough time putting things together. The Wolfpack simply cannot play defense well enough and are going against a tough offense to guard. Bet the Florida State Seminoles -9.5 over the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Wednesday.
