Syracuse vs Florida State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton gives instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Florida State won 71-64.
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  • Florida State is a -8.5 point favorite vs Syracuse
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Syracuse / Florida State TV channel: ACCN

The Syracuse Orange visit Donald L. Tucker Center to take on the Florida State Seminoles on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Tallahassee, FL.

Florida State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-120).

The Syracuse vs. Florida State Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Syracuse+8.5 +100O 156.5 -115+333
Florida State -8.5 -120U 156.5 -105-450

Syracuse vs Florida State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Florida State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Syracuse vs Florida State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Florida State will cover the spread with 57.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+4.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Florida State have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Florida State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+6.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Florida State has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+6.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Florida State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Florida State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.65 Units / -25.61% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -1.51% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

Florida State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida State has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI).

  • 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units / 4.7% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 64% from the free throw line (70/110) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Syracuse has made 5.3 three-pointers per game this season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Syracuse is shooting 28% from three (69/242) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Syracuse has made 5.3 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.3

Florida State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida State is shooting 68% from the free throw line (307/449) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Florida State has averaged 6.1 turnovers per game (270 turnovers/44 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.2

Florida State has 25.3 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Florida State has a 44% free throw rate (329 free throw attempts/751 field goal attempts) this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse averaged 9.0 steals per game (280 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Syracuse allowed opponents to shoot 46% (875/1,896) last season — tied for 17th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Syracuse has forced 10.5 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Syracuse has averaged 4.8 steals per game (63 steals/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.4

Florida State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida State has averaged 9.3 steals per game (410 steals/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Florida State averaged 9.4 steals per game (291 steals/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Florida State has averaged 9.2 steals per game (231 steals/25 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Florida State averaged 9.4 steals per game (291 steals/31 games) last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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