Florida State vs. Western Carolina Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 26

Published 3:30 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Tuesday’s game between the Florida State Seminoles (6-1) and Western Carolina Catamounts (2-2) at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center has a projected final score of 83-56 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored Florida State, so expect a lopsided matchup. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET on November 26.

Based on our computer prediction, Florida State projects to cover the 20.5-point spread in its matchup against Western Carolina. The over/under is currently listed at 144.5, and the two sides are projected to come in below that total.

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Florida State vs. Western Carolina Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV: ACC Network Extra
  • Where: Tallahassee, Florida
  • Venue: Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
  • Line: Florida State -20.5
  • Point total: 144.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Florida State -7692, Western Carolina +1800

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Florida State vs. Western Carolina Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Florida State 83, Western Carolina 56

Spread & Total Prediction for Florida State vs. Western Carolina

  • Pick ATS: Florida State (-20.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (144.5)

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Florida State Performance Insights

  • The Seminoles’ +87 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 77.4 points per game (173rd in college basketball) while allowing 65 per contest (67th in college basketball).
  • Florida State loses the rebound battle by an average of 1.7 boards. It is pulling down 29.9 rebounds per game (311th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.6 per outing.
  • Florida State connects on 6.4 three-pointers per game (304th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.4. It shoots 31% from deep while its opponents hit 27.3% from long range.
  • The Seminoles rank 206th in college basketball by averaging 95 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 42nd in college basketball, allowing 79.7 points per 100 possessions.
  • Florida State has committed 6.0 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 12.4 (224th in college basketball play) while forcing 18.4 (third in college basketball).

Western Carolina Performance Insights

  • With 76.8 points per game on offense, Western Carolina ranked 86th in the country last season. At the other end of the court, it allowed 68.7 points per contest, which ranked 78th in college basketball.
  • The Catamounts were top-25 last season in rebounding, ranking 16th-best in college basketball with 36.6 boards per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 141st with 30.9 rebounds allowed per contest.
  • Western Carolina put up 11.3 assists per game, which ranked them 314th in the nation.
  • The Catamounts, who ranked 34th in college basketball with 9.5 turnovers per game, forced 9.3 turnovers per contest, which was 24th-worst in the country.
  • With 8.2 three-pointers per game, the Catamounts were 101st in college basketball. They sported a 36.6% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranked 34th in college basketball.
  • Last year Western Carolina allowed 6.3 threes per game (44th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed opposing teams to shoot 32.8% (127th-ranked) from downtown.
  • Western Carolina attempted 39.1 two-pointers per game last year, which accounted for 63.7% of the shots it took (and 71.1% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, it attempted 22.3 threes per contest, which were 36.3% of its shots (and 28.9% of the team’s buckets).

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