Florida State vs Miami Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Florida State vs Miami prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 19th at the Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview

The Florida State Seminoles are 15-10 (6-8) this year after they lost to Clemson by a score of 72-46 in their last game. Florida State trailed 36-19 at halftime and only scored 27 points in the second half in the loss. The Seminoles shot 34% from the field, 13.3% on three-pointers, and 42.1% on free throws in the game. Jamir Watkins led Florida State with 14 points and seven rebounds, while Daquan Davis added nine points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Seminoles defeated Wake Forest by a score of 72-70 and Notre Dame by a score of 67-60. Florida State has lost five of their last six games and they are currently 10th in the ACC standings with a 6-8 record. Florida State has scored 75.3 points per game and they have allowed 70.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Jamir Watkins is averaging 18.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Malique Ewin is averaging 13.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Florida State is shooting 45.4% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 31.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Miami Hurricanes are 6-19 (2-12) this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 74-65 in their last game. Miami trailed 32-30 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Hurricanes shot 40.4% from the field, 30.8% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Lynn Kidd led Miami with 16 points and 15 rebounds, while AJ Staton-McCray added 13 points and one rebound in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Hurricanes defeated Syracuse by a score of 91-84 but did lose to Louisville by a score of 88-78 before that. Miami has lost 12 of their last 14 games and they are currently last in the ACC standings with a 2-12 record. Miami has scored 75.2 points per game and they have allowed 79.9 points per game, while also averaging 31.8 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game this season. Matthew Cleveland is averaging 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Lynn Kidd is averaging 11.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. Miami is shooting 46.6% from the field, 77% on free throws, and 32.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Florida State will beat Miami

• Florida State has won 13 of its last 14 games against Miami (FL).
• Miami (FL) has lost 22 of its last 24 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Miami (FL) has lost the first half in each of its last six road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Florida State’s last six night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Each of Miami (FL)’s last seven Wednesday road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

Florida State vs Miami Prediction 

Miami comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games, but they have been pretty bad this entire season and will be on the road for this game. The Hurricanes are shooting 46.6% from the field this year and they are 0-7 in their last seven road games. Florida State has won two of their last three games, but they were just blown out by Clemson in their last game. The Seminoles are shooting 45.4% from the field this year and they are 4-2 in their last six home games. Florida State did beat Miami by a score of 80-65 in their first meeting and I expect them to roll to another easy victory here.