Memphis Tigers vs Florida State Seminoles Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
ESPN will be covering the week three non-conference matchup between the Memphis Tigers and Florida State Seminoles, set for 12:00 ET at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. The Seminoles are still looking for their first win of the season, while Memphis comes in with a 2-0 record. The over/under is at 52 points, and the Seminoles are -6.5 point favorites at home.
MEMPHIS TIGERS VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Tigers +6.5
This game will be played at Doak Campbell Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:
- We have the Memphis Tigers winning this one by a score of 27 to 22
- Not only do we have the Memphis Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 52 points
Will The Memphis Tigers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Memphis is off to a strong start this season, moving to 2-0 after a 38-17 win over Troy. The Tigers, who were -18.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. This was a non-conference matchup, and the combined score of 55 points fell just short of the 56-point over/under line.
Memphis took an early 7-0 lead and extended it to 21-7 by halftime. The Tigers dominated the third quarter, outscoring Troy 10-3, and put the game out of reach with a 7-7 tie in the fourth quarter.
Memphis’ offense was dominant in their 38-17 win, racking up 372 total yards and 25 first downs. The ground game was particularly effective, with the Tigers rushing for 211 yards and scoring four touchdowns on the ground. Mario Anderson Jr. led the way with 125 yards on 17 carries, averaging 7.4 yards per attempt, and finding the end zone twice.
In the passing game, Seth Henigan completed 66.7% of his passes for 161 yards and one touchdown. His top target was Demeer Blankumsee, who caught four passes for 50 yards.
Memphis’ defense will need to tighten up against the run after allowing 101 yards and two rushing touchdowns to Troy. The Tigers still managed to come out on top, 38-17, but they gave up a total of 251 yards and 17 first downs. In the passing game, Memphis held Troy to just 150 yards on 16 completions.
Are The Florida State Seminoles Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Florida State is looking to bounce back after a 0-2 start to the season. In their most recent game, the Seminoles were upset by Boston College, leading to their current record. Florida State was favored by -16.5 points but ended up losing 28-13, resulting in a 15-point defeat and a failed cover of the spread. The game’s total score of 41 points fell short of the 51.5-point over/under line.
Florida State’s offense struggled in their most recent game, finishing with just 293 total yards and 13 first downs. The Seminoles’ rushing attack was limited to 21 yards on 16 carries, forcing them to rely heavily on the passing game. DJ Uiagalelei threw for 272 yards, completing 21 of 42 passes, with one touchdown and one interception. His passer rating for the game was 68.75.
Kentron Poitier was the top receiver for Florida State, recording 79 yards on three receptions. The Seminoles’ lone touchdown came through the air, but they were unable to establish any consistency on offense.
Florida State’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 563 total yards to Boston College in their last game. The Seminoles were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 306 yards and three rushing touchdowns. They also struggled to defend the pass, giving up 257 yards and four touchdowns through the air.