Miami vs Florida State Picks and Prediction – 3/9/2024

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Last Updated: 03/08/2024 at 9:29 PM ET

Miami at Florida State 03/09/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 3/9/2024, 9:00 PM UTC

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The Miami Hurricanes visit Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee on Saturday for an Atlantic Coast Conference clash with in-state arch rival the Florida State Seminoles. Miami is 15-15 overall and 6-13 in ACC play. The Hurricanes were defeated by Boston College on Wednesday 67-57 and have lost each of the last eight. The leading scorer for Miami in the loss was Matthew Cleveland with 13 points. Make sure you stay up to date with College Basketball with our Basketball picks.

Norchad Omier is leading Miami in scoring and rebounding with averages of 17.0 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, while Nijel Pack is the leader in assists with an average of 3.6 per game. Matthew Cleveland is the second leading scorer with an average of 13.6 points per game and is one of four players for Miami averaging double figures in scoring.

The Florida State Seminoles look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting Miami. Florida State is 15-15 overall and 9-10 in ACC play. The Seminoles were defeated by the Pittsburgh Panthers 88-73 on Tuesday. The leading scorer for Florida State was Cam Corhen with 25 points. The Seminoles shot only 42.3% overall.

Jamir Watkins is leading Florida State in scoring, rebounding and assists with averages of 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Darin Green Jr is the second leading scorer with an average of 11.3 points per game and is one of three players for Florida State averaging double figures in scoring. The Seminoles are scoring an average of 76.3 points per game.

Miami vs Florida State Prediction

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Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Florida State vs Miami

Florida State Seminoles -3

Miami and Florida State have the same overall records at 15-15 but the edge here goes to Florida State playing on its home court. In the first meeting between the two in Miami, Florida State defeated the Hurricanes 84-75 and covered the nut as 6.5-point road dogs. Florida State is scoring an average of 76.3 points per game and will face a Miami defense that is allowing an average of 73.1 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Florida State Seminoles win and cover ATS 81-71.