Florida State at Louisville College Football Picks and Predictions 9/29/2018

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Papa John's Cardinal Stadium

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The Louisville Cardinals host the Florida State Seminoles at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The opening line for this game has Florida State as 4 point favorites. The Cardinals have an over/under record of 1-3-0 and they are 0-4-0 against the spread. The Seminoles have an ATS record of 1-3-0 while their over/under record is 2-2-0.

Valuable Florida State Seminoles Betting Trends

The Florida State Seminoles are 2-2-0 against the over/under

The Florida State Seminoles are 1-3-0 against the spread

Important Louisville Cardinals Betting Trends

The Louisville Cardinals are 1-3-0 against the over/under

The Louisville Cardinals are 0-4-0 against the spread

Key Florida State Seminoles Injuries

09/21/18 DB Calvin Brewton Undisclosed has left team
09/21/18 DB Cyrus Fagan Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs No Illinois
09/20/18 DT Demarcus Christmas Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs No Illinois
09/20/18 DB Isaiah Bolden Shoulder is out for season
09/17/18 OL Derrick Kelly II Undisclosed is OUT Saturday vs No Illinois
09/16/18 LB Amari Gainer Foot is questionable Saturday vs No Illinois
09/11/18 RB Khalan Laborn Knee is out for season
09/05/18 OL Landon Dickerson Ankle is OUT 2-4 weeks
09/01/18 QB Bailey Hockman Transferred is out for season

Key Louisville Cardinals Injuries

09/19/18 LB Dorian Etheridge Leg is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Virginia
09/17/18 QB Malik Cunningham None has been named the starter Saturday vs Virginia
09/16/18 LB Gary McCrae Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Virginia
09/03/18 LB Jonathan Greenard Wrist is out indefinitely
08/20/18 FB Tobias Little Knee is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Florida State Seminoles have run for 411 yards as a team, which ranks 114th in college football. They've run 143 times, averaging 2.9 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Seminoles have been penalized on offense 36 times for 255 yards so far this season, which has them 9th in the country in penalties. They are 108th in the nation in points scored with 83. They have run 293 plays this season for 1,494 yards, which ranks them 32nd in Division 1 in total offense. The Seminoles average 5.1 yards per play, which is 105th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 73 1st downs this year, placing them 91st overall as an offensive unit. Deondre Francois averages 7.3 yards per pass attempt and 6.5 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 94 passes on 148 attempts for a completion percentage of 63.5%. His quarterback rating this year is 129.4. He has thrown for 1,083 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Seminoles rush defense has allowed 133 attempts for 390 yards this year, putting them in 21st place in D-1 against the run. Florida State has committed 21 penalties for 154 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 26th in college football. They are 73rd in the nation in points allowed on defense with 99. They have surrendered a total of 1,506 yards on D, which is 80th in the country. The Seminoles are ranked 57th in yards per play allowed with 5.2. Opposing offenses have completed 93 passes on 158 attempts against the Florida State Seminoles defense this season, placing them 121st and 125th in Division 1. The Florida State pass defense has also given up a total of 1,116 yards through the air, which is 108th overall in total pass defense.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Cardinals are 120th in the country in points scored with 68. They have run 240 plays this year for 1,148 yards, which ranks them 108th in Division 1 in total offense. The Louisville Cardinals average 4.8 yards per play, which is 115th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 67 1st downs this season, ranking them 105th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Louisville has run for 496 yards as a unit, which ranks 103rd in college football. They've run 130 times, averaging 3.8 yards per rush as a unit. Louisville has been penalized on offense 29 times for 260 yards so far this year, which has them 32nd in the country in penalties. Malik Cunningham has passed for 198 yards this year. He's completed 22 throws while attempting 34 passes for a completion percentage of 64.7%. His quarterback rating this season is 117.4. He averages 5.1 adjusted yards per throw and 5.8 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Louisville is 76th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 102. They have given up a total of 1,559 yards on D, which is 89th in D-1. The Cardinals are 78th in yards per play allowed with 5.6. Opponent offenses have completed 62 throws on 102 attempts against the Louisville defense this season, ranking them 40th and 33rd in the nation. The Louisville Cardinals pass defense has also surrendered a total of 791 yards in the air, which is 60th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 174 attempts for 768 yards this season, putting them in 103rd place in the country against the run. The Cardinals have had 27 penalties for 254 yards on defense this year. That places them 95th in college football.

Who will win tonight's Seminoles/Cardinals college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Cardinals +4

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