Florida State Seminoles vs Massachusetts Minutemen Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Massachusetts vs Florida State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Uncasville.

Massachusetts vs Florida State Prediction

The Minutemen and Seminoles are set to face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN2. The Seminoles will host the game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 149 points, and Florida State is favored by -5.5 against Massachusetts in a non-conference matchup.

Massachusetts vs. Florida State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Massachusetts Minutemen at Florida State Seminoles
Where: Uncasville at Mohegan Sun Arena
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Betting Odds FLST -5.5, UMASS +180 | FLST -222 O/U 149

Minutemen Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Minutemen?

Massachusetts dropped to 3-2 on the season after an 87-80 loss to Temple on Saturday. The Minutemen were -2 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.

UMass trailed 43-36 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, as both teams scored 44 points after the break.

Minutemen Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Minutemen put up 80 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 21.7% on 5-of-23 attempts, but connected on 54.1% of their two-point shots.

At the free-throw line, UMass made 37-of-48 attempts, good for 77.1%. Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 26 points, while Daniel Hankins-Sanford added 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.

Minutemen Team Defense

Massachusetts gave up 87 points in their last game, with their defense allowing the opponent to shoot 41% from the field on 25 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, the Minutemen's defense struggled, giving up 54% shooting on 20 of 37 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Massachusetts held their opponent to just 5 of 23 shooting, or 21%. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 48 times, where they converted 37 of those attempts for 77%. The Minutemen also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Seminoles Preview: Will Florida State Come Through as Home Favorites?

Florida State Seminoles Recent Game/Games

Florida State picked up a 78-69 win over Temple on Friday, November 22nd. The Seminoles were at home and entered the game as -4.5 favorites, covering the spread with the victory.

FSU led 39-33 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 147 fell just under the O/U line of 148.5.

Seminoles Offense Breakdown

Florida State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 50% of their two-point attempts (21/42) and 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). At the free-throw line, the Seminoles hit 62.5%, going 15-for-24.

Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 20 points, despite shooting 40% overall and 25% from three-point range. Jamir Watkins added 19 points, while Malique Ewin contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 7 of his 10 shots. Florida State also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists in the win.

Seminoles Team Defense

Florida State's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field, including 50% on two-pointers (21/42). From beyond the arc, they allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate.

At the free-throw line, Florida State's opponents went 15/24, hitting 62% of their attempts. The Seminoles also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Minutemen vs Seminoles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Massachusetts has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 68 points per game.
In their last five games at home, the Seminoles have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 75 points per game in these contests.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Minutemen have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Seminoles have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.