Louisville vs Florida State Picks and Prediction – 12/21/2024

The Louisville Cardinals continue a road trip Saturday with a game in Tallahassee for an ACC matchup against Florida State. Louisville has some issues this season which is six wins through 11 games played having dropped four of the last five following an 8 point road loss against Kentucky in their last outing. Offensively the Cardinals have scored the ball well averaging 76.9 points per game 42.7% shooting from the floor and even scored 85 against Kentucky. Defensively Louisville has been mediocre allowing 70.9 points per game but gave up 93 in their loss against the Wildcats. For other college basketball action see our College Basketball Picks.

Chucky Hepburn leads Louisville this season averaging 15.2 points and 4.8 assists. Terrence Edwards Jr. averages 13.8 points good enough for 2nd on the team. KaSean Pryor averages 12 points but has played in just seven games this season and Reyne Smith has chipped in a fourth best 11.9 points per game . J’Vonne Hadley averages 9.8 points on a team leading 7.8 rebounds.

The Florida State Seminoles stay home Saturday rolling to start the year with nine wins through 12 games played on A2 game-winning streak following an 18 point victory. The Florida State offense has been top tier this season averaging 78.4 points on 46.1% shooting from the floor and poured in 82 last time out. Defensively Florida State is just as stout allowing 67.4 points per game this season but have given up 64 points in each of their last two victories.

Jamir Watkins is the offensive leader this season for Florida State averaging 19.1 points per game. Big man Malique Ewin averages 12.9 points and boasts a team leading 7.7 rebounds. Chandler Jackson averages eight points and Taylor Bol Bowen averages 7.6 points per game this season despite playing in just eleven games. Daquan Davis is third on the team averaging 8.3 points to go along with the team high point to assist.

Florida State has opened the year strong and will keep it going Saturday. Look for the Seminoles to thrive in ACC play against a mediocre Louisville team. Take Florida State Saturday to keep it going with a win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Florida State Seminoles win and cover 79-65.