Published Mar 12, 5:14am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 12, 5:14am ET
Grok AI
Updated Mar 12, 5:14am ET
Duke enters this game after receiving the news that guard Caleb Foster is out indefinitely. Will FSU be able to capitalize on an injured Duke?
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| Duke Blue Devils. | -17.5 (-108) |
| Florida St Seminoles | +17.5 (-112) |
Florida State is 18-14 overall, 10-8 in the ACC, and the 8th seed in the tournament. FSU has no NCAA Tournament hopes without winning this whole thing, but they've gone 9-3 since January 20 and are playing some of their best ball. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
The Seminoles got to this point off a big game from Robert McCray V. He went off for 30 points against Cal and has been their best scorer all year. He's good for 16 points and 6 assists a game. Can he lead an upset charge?
#1 Duke is 29-2 overall, 17-1 in the ACC, and the 1st seed in the tournament. The Blue Devils are a clear 1 seed and are the title favorite going into the NCAA Tournament.
Duke has been outstanding this year, to say the least. They are ranked first in the nation in net rating and defensive rating per KenPom. They are a complete team that's well coached and plays together. Along with this, Cameron Boozer is the engine at roughly 23 ppg, 10 rpg. Duke will be without starters Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II. With them absent, Can they still dominate without them?
Florida State vs Duke will be a fun matchup, but Duke should win this one. With that said, FSU played them tight in January at full strength, and now the Blue Devils are shorthanded. Along with this, this is a big spread to cover with two starters out against a team this hot. We're on FSU to cover. Our pick is FSU ATS(+17.5).
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FSU ATS(+17.5)
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