Sunday, January 17, 2016

Donald L. Tucker Center

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The Virginia Cavaliers travel to Donald L. Tucker Center to play the Florida State Seminoles on Sunday, January 17, 2016. The opening line for this game has Virginia as 5 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 140.

The Cavaliers come into this game with an overall record of 13-3 and a road record of 1-3. They are 7-7 against the spread and their over/under record is 7-7. The Seminoles have an overall record of 11-5 and a home record of 5-1. They have an over/under record of 6-6 and they are 6-6 against the spread.

Malcolm Brogdon comes into this contest averaging 17 points per game while playing 32.9 minutes per night so far this season for the Cavaliers. He pulls down 4.4 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is currently at 82%. Anthony Gill averages 15.1 points per game in 28.9 minutes per contest this season. He averages 0.8 assists per contest and 6.3 rebounds per game for Virginia. His field goal percentage is 61% for the year while his free throw percentage is 72%.

Malik Beasley averages 17.1 points per game while playing 28.6 minutes per contest this year for the Seminoles. He grabs 6.1 rebounds per game and has 1.3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage currently is at 85%. Dwayne Bacon averages 16.6 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 27.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.2 rebounds per contest and 1.4 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is 73%.

Virginia averages 73.9 points per contest this season which ranks them 146th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 13.2 and their shooting percentage is 50% as a team which has them ranked 10th. Behind the arc they shoot 40% which is good for 20th in the country. They average 33.6 rebounds per game and 14.7 assists per game which ranks them 280th and 87th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 4th with 9 per game. The Cavaliers allow 60.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 7th in the nation. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 128th and 195th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 28.1 rebounds a game which ranks 3rd and they give up 10.1 assists per contest which puts them in 8th place in the country. They force 12.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 230th in the Division 1.

Florida State averages 80.9 points per game this year which ranks them 33rd in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 7.2 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them sitting in the 72nd spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 237th in the nation. They average 38.9 rebounds per game and 13.4 assists per contest which ranks them 68th and 164th respectively. In the turnover department the Seminoles rank 188th with 13.1 per game. The Seminoles allow 73.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 203rd in the country. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc ranking them 159th and 121st in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 35.1 rebounds a game which ranks 131st and they give up 12.2 assists per contest which puts them in 97th place in the nation. The Seminoles force 14.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 69th in college basketball.

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Trends

The Virginia Cavaliers are 7-7 against the spread

The Virginia Cavaliers are 7-7 against the over/under

Florida State Seminoles Betting Trends

The Florida State Seminoles are 6-6 against the spread

The Florida State Seminoles are 6-6 against the over/under

Virginia Cavaliers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Florida State Seminoles Injuries

11/30/15 C Michael Ojo Knee out indefinitely
01/04/16 F Phil Cofer Ankle out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Virginia

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