California vs Florida State Prediction 1/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a California vs Florida State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 22nd, at the Haas Pavillion. Let’s take a look at a California Golden Bears vs Florida State Seminoles Pick. 

Florida State Looks for Third Straight Win

Florida State looks to be figuring it out, and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Pittsburgh they were able to secure the 82-70 victory and in the last game against Georgia Tech they won 91-78. At halftime they were up 37-24 and even though the defense gave up 54 points, they were still able to hang onto the comfortable victory. Florida State shot 52.2 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three point line. 

Florida State sits with a 13-5 record overall and they have gone 12-6 against the spread. Florida State on the season is averaging 78.7 points while their defense is giving up 70.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 89th in the league while the defense is ranked 143rd. This is a team that is a strong offensive team, but their defense at times has been a major issue and if they want to find success here, the defense is going to need to be good. Jamir Watkins is averaging 18.6 points while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Florida State Will Beat California

• Florida State has won each of its last four night games.
• California has lost 10 of its last 12 games against Conference opponents.

California Looks to Build on Last Game

California sits with a 9-9 record and they have gone 9-8-1 against the spread. California in the last game faced off North Carolina State and they were able to secure the 65-62 victory. At halftime they were up 31-29 and in the second half they were able to hold on for the win. Jovan Blackshear Jr put up 14 points, three rebounds, and two assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games agoa against North Carolina they scored 53 points, but the defense gave up 79 points and that led to the defeat. 

California on the season is averaging 75 points while their defense is giving up 74.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 181st in the league while the defense is ranked 281st. Andrej Stojakovic has been the top player for this team averaging 18.9 points while shooting 44 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from behind the three point line. 

California vs Florida State Prediction

I really have been impressed with Florida State so far as of late and they are going to continue that success here. Florida State is averaging 78.7 points per game and they are going to really find some offensive access here. California’s defense is giving up 74.9 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Florida State is going to pull away here. Back Florida State against the spread here.