The Winthrop Eagles and Florida State Seminoles face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at the Donald L Tucker Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Winthrop vs Florida State prediction

Down Season for Florida State

Florida State comes into this game with a 5-5 record overall and they have been nothing but a disappointment this season. Florida State has lost four of the last five games, but they were able to secure a victory in the last game. Florida State faced off against North Florida in the last game and the offense scored 91 points on the way to the 16 point victory. Darin Green Jr had a strong game putting up 24 points, two rebounds, and one assist. On the season Florida State is averaging 77.2 points while their defense is giving up 74.6 points per game. 

Winthrop Has Lost Two Straight Games

Winthrop has lost two straight games and the offense has been an issue in the two games. Two games Winthrop lost to Xavier 75-59 and in the last game against South Carolina they were defeated 72-62. Winthrop only shot 34 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three point line. Winthrop on the season is still averaging 77.7 points while their defense is giving up 68.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 125th overall and they are going to need to get the offense going here. K.J. Doucet is averaging 14.3 points while shooting 49.2 percent from the field. 

Winthrop vs Florida State Betting Prediction

Winthrop’s offense has been a problem the last couple of games, but that is going to change here. Winthrop gets to face off against a Florida State defense that is giving up 74.6 points per game. Florida State is going to really struggle in this game. Florida State is averaging 77.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here also. This game is going to be higher scoring by both teams and the over is going to cash here.