Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida State Seminoles 2/11/23 – The Pittsburgh Panthers (17-7) will have the chance to avenge a loss against the Florida State Seminoles (8-17). They travel to Tallahassee in Florida. The last game saw Pitt lose seven points at home, even though they were 7.0-point favorites. Florida State has won the last three meetings against Pitt. However, Pittsburgh was predicted to win this game according to NCAAB betting odds.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida State Seminoles
Date & Time: Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
Location: Donald L. Tucker Center
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida State Seminoles Betting Odds
Pittsburgh
Moneyline: -170
Spread: -4 (-105)
Total: 147.5 over (-105)
Florida State
Moneyline: +160
Spread: +4 (-105)
Total: 147.5 under (-105)
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida State Seminoles Analysis
Since losing to the Florida State Seminoles in the final game, Pitt has won four consecutive games. The latest was an incredible win. The Panthers defeated Louisville 91 to 57. They led by at least 20 points throughout the second half. They shot 54.9% from their field and held Louisville to just 27.6%. Five Panthers scored in double digits, with Nike Sibande scoring 15 from the bench. The school’s single-game record for blocked shots was tied with 13 by the Panthers that night. The Pittsburgh Panthers are a top defensive team in the ACC. They limit opponents to 67.5 points per match, which is fourth in the conference. They shoot only 40.8% against foes, which is second in the ACC. They keep opposing teams to just 31.8% for threes, which is fourth in the conference. Pitt ranks middle in the ACC schools when it comes to offensive performance. They averaged 74.6 points per game, and they made 36.1% of all attempts from three, which is sixth in the conference. They shoot 45.1% from the floor, which is seventh in the conference. The Panthers are third in the ACC for rebound margins, with a +2.9 per-game average.
Florida State has now lost four of five games since beating Pitt. Wednesday’s loss was at home. The Seminoles shot just 38.8% and 25.7% from beyond their arc for the game. Matthew Cleveland, a sophomore, had a double-double of 19 points and 12 boards. This was a team record. Florida State averages 70.0 points per game, which is tied for 11th place in the ACC. This is less than Pitt. They shoot 44.0% from behind the arc, which is 11th in the conference. They also shoot 34.1% from three, which is 10th. At -4.0 per match, the Seminoles have a poor rebounding margin. Their defense ranks among the worst in the ACC. They give up 75.3 points per match, while opponents make 36.4% of their threes against them. Both teams rank 14th in ACC. Overall, the Seminoles are scoring 44.8% field goals against opposing teams, which is 13th in ACC.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida State Seminoles Against the Spread
Pittsburgh are 16-3 ATS in their last 19 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games. Pittsburgh are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games. Pittsburgh are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games against Florida State. Pittsburgh are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
Florida State are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. Florida State are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Florida State’s last 10 games against Pittsburgh. Florida State are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida State’s last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida State Seminoles Free Pick
This one Pitt will cover. They’re hot. They have won four straight games and covered the spread in three of their last three. They are determined to win revenge and reach the tournament. They are the superior team on both ends of the floor most nights, even though it didn’t seem so at first. Pitt won’t have to struggle offensively again against a poor defense, and they won’t be nearly as ineffective defensively where they usually excel as per college basketball betting trends.
Free Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -4 (-105)
