What do Florida State and Purdue have in common?
Both teams are similar in defensive efficiency with Florida State 56th in points allowed on a per possession basis and Purdue 67th, though Purdue has not done much to turn teams over, as their rate of a turnover forced in 14.9 percent of possessions is 321st in the country.
Where are the Purdue Boilermakers ranked in AP Top 25?
The Purdue Boilermakers are ranked No. 2 in the AP Top 25 and will look to further secure their place as one of the nation’s best on Tuesday when they face Florida State in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Purdue leads the country in points scored on a per possession basis and is third in both field-goal shooting percentage and rebound rate.
Money line
AVOID these prices: the true odds are lost in the canyon between these numbers.
Against the spread
Purdue is 5-1 ATS this season and 18-13 ATS in its last 31 home games.
Florida State vs Purdue odds
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Florida State vs Purdue predictions
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Florida State at Purdue betting preview
Florida State: RayQuan Evans G (Out), Tanor Ngom C (Out), Naheem McLeod C (Out).
Purdue: Trey Kaufman-Renn F (Out), Brian Waddell F (Out).
Florida State vs Purdue picks and predictions
Our predictions are compiled from the analysis of the spread and total and are indications of where we are leaning for this game.
Our best bet is the play that we like the most for this game, which we would actually put some of our bankroll behind.
Why Purdue can cover
The Boilermakers can put up a lot of points and one reason is senior guard Sasha Stefanovic. He is third on the team in scoring at 13.2 points per game on 46 percent shooting from the floor, including 47.5 percent from 3-point range. He also averages 4.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds.
Why Florida State can cover
After losing at Florida on Nov. 14, the Seminoles have been red hot. Senior forward Malik Osborne has been a force, and is averaging 12.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. He has reached double figures in five of six games, including back-to-back 18-point performances to open the season, and has one double-double.
How to make FSU vs. Purdue picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting 146 combined points. It also has generated an against-the-spread pick that cashes in well over 60 percent of simulations. You can get the pick only at SportsLine.
So who wins Purdue vs.
FSU Seminoles vs. Purdue Boilermakers Predictions
The Seminoles opened the season with a victory over Penn, and FSU carried a ranking into the rivalry game against Florida on Nov. 14. The ‘Noles hit Gainesville as one-point favorites, but left with a 16-point beatdown from the rival Gators.
FSU Seminoles vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Conclusion
The Seminoles are shorthanded for this Big Ten/ACC battle, and they are going to have a difficult time trying to shoot down one of the best teams in the country. FSU might be able to hang with Purdue for a while, as defense hasn’t been a hallmark of Boilermakers basketball to date.
Florida State Wins With Defense
In recent years, Florida State’s teams have been known for length, athleticism and defensive pressure. This year is no different as the Seminoles average height is 6-foot-7. They’re allowing 63 point sper game thus far this season and are 27th in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency while also ranking ninth nationally with 11.9 steals per game.
Purdue Has Elite Offense
The Boilermakers are led by their twin towers: 6-foot-10 senior forward Trevion Williams and 7-foot-4 sophomore center Zach Edey. Williams and Edey do not share many minutes together, and each has been effective this season.
Florida State vs. Purdue Betting Pick
While Florida State is 5-1, the one quality opponent it played this season — Florida — beat it by 16. It also needed overtime to escape with a one-point win over Boston U. Purdue will be a step up in class from both opponents while Mackey Arena is one of the toughest places to pull out a win.
FSU basketball vs. Purdue Odds and Prediction
WynnBET’s updated odds have the Noles as +11 point betting underdogs on the road. The over/under point total is 144, which implies a 78-67 type of game. Purdue (6-0) checks in at No. 2 in the latest KenPom rankings, and the Noles checked in at No. 29. Purdue has the No. 2 ranked offense and the No. 35 defense.
What Channel is the FSU basketball Game On?
The FSU game Tuesday night will be on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. EST/4:30 p.m. PST.
Florida State Seminoles (5-1) Breakdown
There are a couple of things I’m watching for in this specific matchup and how they turn out in this game.
Injury Report
Naheem McLeod rolled his ankle in warmups against Boston after stepping on a basketball, he is out.
Keys to the Game
Purdue turned it over a couple of times against Villanova because ‘Nova was in their face with constant pressure, and it forced an errant pass. Take this play for example.