Betting on today’s Seminoles and Hokies game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Hokies hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Virginia Tech is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Florida State.

FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies -3.5

This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.

WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.
  • Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Will the Seminoles Win in Washington?

Florida State heads into this game as the underdog, with a record of 6-9 in that role this season. The Seminoles are 16-15 overall this season and have gone 10-10 in Atlantic Coast Conference play.

Florida State has struggled on the road this season, going just 5-8 and coming into this game on a four-game losing streak away from home. Over the Seminoles’ last 10 road games, they have gone 4-6.

Florida State’s ATS record this season is currently 15-15-1. On the road, they are 6-7 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Seminoles are 7-8 this year and just 3-7 in their last 10 games as the underdog. In their last 3 road games, Florida State is 0-3 ATS.

Florida State’s over/under record for the season sits at 19-11-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 152.4 points. Today’s over/under line of 152.5 is similar to their average OU line of 150.2. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 159 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-3.

In their latest game, Florida State offense put up 83 points against Miami (FL). They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 40% and made 12 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jamir Watkins who comes into today’s matchup averaging 15.1. Darin Green Jr also heads into the game with a PPG average of 11.8.

Coming into the game, Florida State will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 75.8 points per game (268th). The Florida State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 75 points and allowed Miami (FL) to connect on 12 threes.

Can Virginia Tech Secure a Home Victory?

Virginia Tech will look to extend their three-game win streak as they host Florida State. The Hokies are 16-3 at home this season, and they are 15-4 when favored.

Virginia Tech is coming off an 82-76 win over Notre Dame. Over their last 10 home games, the Hokies have gone 8-2.

As the favorite, Virginia Tech has gone 10-7-2 vs. the spread this season and they are 6-3-1 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games. Overall, the Hokies have an ATS record of 13-16-2 this season and they are 11-6-2 vs. the spread at home.

Virginia Tech games have an over/under record of 16-14-1 this season. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 143.9 and the average score is 145.5. Today’s over/under line of 152.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 155 points.

Virginia Tech’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 82 points against Notre Dame. They had an overall field goal percentage of 44.4% and made 19/24 free throws. On the offensive front, the Hokies have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 98th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 165th in terms of percentage and 104th in three-pointers made.

Virginia Tech’s defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 70.6 points per game. Against Notre Dame in their most recent game, the Virginia Tech defense gave up a total of 76 points while allowing Notre Dame to hit 44% of their shots.