Miami vs Florida State Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Miami vs Florida State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th, at the Bank United Center. Let’s take a look at a look at Miami Hurricanes vs Florida State Seminoles Pick. 

Florida State has won the last three games played between the two teams. Last March it was the Seminoles that were able to secure the 83-75 victory. 

Miami is Awful

Miami has already made a coaching change this season but that hasn’t led to more success. In the last game against Virginia Tech, Miami scored 85 points but it wasn’t enough as the defense gave up 86 points. Miami shot 58.9 percent from the field and 47.1 percent from behind the three-point line, but it wasn’t enough with the defense really struggling. Matthew Cleveland had a strong game putting up 21 points, three assists, and two rebounds.  There were three different players that put up at least 12 points.

Miami is averaging 78.4 points while their defense is giving up 75.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 108th in the league while the defense is ranked 284th. They are shooting 48.6 percent from the field which is 45th in the league. Matthew Cleveland is averaging 12.7 points while shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from behind the three-point line. Miami’s defense is going to need to be better. 

Florida State Looks for Second Straight Win

Florida State lost a couple of games ago against Louisville but in the last game against Syracuse, they were able to bounce back in a big way. Florida State scored 90 points and they ended up winning by 16 points. In the second half, they scored 54 points and they ended up cruising to the victory. There were four different players that pu up at least 14 points. Daqan Davis had a strong game putting up 18 points, three rebounds, and one assist. They also shot 53.6 percent from the field. 

Florida State is averaging 79.1 points while their defense is giving up 66.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 95th in the league while the defense is ranked 133rd. They do a good job of getting to the free throw line and they are averaging 18.2 attempts from the charity stripe a game. Jamir Watkins has been the top player this year and is currently averaging 19.3 points while shooting 44 percent from the field and 32.4 percent from behind the three-point line. Florida State will meet Clemson, Pittsburgh, Georgia Tech, and California after this game.

Why Florida State Will Beat Miami 

• Miami (FL) has lost each of its last 13 games against Conference opponents.
• Florida State has won each of its last seven games against Miami (FL) following a home win.
• Miami (FL) has lost the first half in six of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.

Miami vs Florida State Prediction

Away from home, Florida State is 0-2 which gives me a bit of concern but I still believe they are the better team in this matchup. This Florida State offense is averaging 79.1 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This Miami defense can’t be trusted and it’s going to be Florida State that is going to get the job done. Back the Seminoles against the spread here.