Florida State vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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FILE - Syracuse assistant coach Adrian Autry jokes with players before an NCAA college basketball in the NIT against Mississippi in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Syracuse formally introduced new men's basketball coach Adrian Autry, Friday, March 10, 2023, but it turned into more of a celebration of Jim Boeheim, the Hall of Fame coach Autry is succeeding. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 23, 2024, 11:07 AM
  • Syracuse (8-10) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Florida State (10-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Florida State / Syracuse TV channel: ESPN2

The Florida State Seminoles (10-7) visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange (8-10) on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Syracuse, NY.

Syracuse is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Florida State vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Florida State vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida State+3.5 -110O 150.5 -115+135
Syracuse -3.5 -110U 150.5 -105-160

Florida State vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this college basketball game with 59.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Florida State vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Florida State will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Florida State has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 away games (+7.00 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Florida State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Florida State has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Florida State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 away games (+2.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Florida State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.35 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+4.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+0.75 Units / 1% ROI)

Florida State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida State has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / 1.53% ROI).

  • 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.45 Units / -13.51% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Over for +3.3 Units / 16.67% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Under for -5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI).

  • 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.5 Units / 10.73% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Over for -3.95 Units / -21.18% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Under for +2.3 Units / 12.27% ROI

Florida State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida State has an eFG% of 49% this season — 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Florida State has a TS% of 45% this season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Florida State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (663 assists/ 607 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Florida State is shooting 32% from three (193/595) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 40% (218/549) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Syracuse has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (121 assists/ 119 TOs) in the first half this season — tied for 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Syracuse is shooting 49% (275/564) in the second half this season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 47%

Syracuse has averaged 7.2 assists per game (130 assists/18 games) in the second half this season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Florida State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida State has 164 steals this season — 2nd most among ACC Teams

Florida State has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (255/697) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Florida State has 164 steals this season — 9th most among Power Conference teams

Florida State has averaged 7.2 steals per game (361 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has forced 13.6 turnovers per game (680 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Syracuse has forced 14.7 turnovers per game (162 turnovers/11 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.5

Syracuse has allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (63/232) in the first half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Syracuse has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,290 points/1,132 shots) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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