Florida State Seminoles vs Winthrop Eagles Matchup

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

Winthrop vs Florida State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Eagles and Seminoles face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Seminoles are hosting the game at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 158.5 points, and Florida State is favored by -11 vs. Winthrop.

Winthrop vs. Florida State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Winthrop Eagles at Florida State Seminoles
Where: Tallahassee at Donald L. Tucker Center
Date: Tuesday, December 17th
Betting Odds FLST -11, WINTH +404 | FLST -580 O/U 158.5

Eagles Preview: Will Winthrop Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games

The Eagles improved to 6-3 on the season with a 96-89 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday. Winthrop was favored by -11.5 points but didn’t cover the spread.

Winthrop led 48-39 at halftime and scored another 48 points in the 2nd half, while Coastal Carolina put up 50 points after the break. The game’s total points of 185 easily surpassed the O/U line of 141.5.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Winthrop's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 96 points with a 54.7% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 60.4%, bolstered by 61.1% shooting on two-pointers and 41.2% from beyond the arc.

The Eagles were also strong from the free-throw line, hitting 77.5% of their 40 attempts. K.J. Doucet led the way with 23 points, while Rasheed Jones and Kelton Talford each added 21, with Jones connecting on 4 of 9 threes.

Eagles Team Defense

Winthrop's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 61% from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 36 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Winthrop's opponents shot 41%, making 7 of 17 attempts. The Eagles also sent them to the line 40 times, where they hit 31 free throws at a 77% rate.

Seminoles Preview: Will the Seminoles Win at Donald L. Tucker Center?

Florida State improved to 8-3 on the season with a 77-64 road win over Tulane on Saturday, December 14th. The Seminoles entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 141 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.

FSU took control early, leading 37-22 at halftime, but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 of their own.

Seminoles Offense Breakdown

Florida State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 48.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They hit 57.7% of their two-point attempts and 35.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 17 three-point tries.

The Seminoles were strong at the free-throw line, making 29 of 35 attempts for 82.9%. Kaleb Banks led the way with 33 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 55% overall, while Jamir Watkins added 29 points and 5 assists.

Seminoles Team Defense

Florida State's defense held their opponent to just 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 33% (20/59). They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Florida State limited their opponent to 3/22 shooting, just 13%. They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws, an 84% rate. Florida State gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Eagles vs Seminoles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Winthrop has a 5-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 76 points per game.
In their last three games at home, the Seminoles have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 75 points per game in these contests.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Eagles have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
The Seminoles have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.