Florida State at Clemson NCAA Basketball Tips 2/19/2019

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Littlejohn Coliseum

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The Florida State Seminoles travel to Littlejohn Coliseum to play the Clemson Tigers on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Clemson as 2 point favorites.

Florida State comes into this game with an overall record of 20-5. They currently have a point differential of 9.6 as they are averaging 77.2 points per game while giving up 67.6 per contest. Clemson has an overall record of 15-10. They are averaging 69.6 points per game and surrendering 63.8, good for a point differential of 5.8.

Valuable Florida State Seminoles Betting Trends

The Florida State Seminoles are 12-13-0 against the spread

The Florida State Seminoles are 11-11-3 against the over/under

Important Clemson Tigers Betting Trends

The Clemson Tigers are 11-14-0 against the spread

The Clemson Tigers are 11-14-0 against the over/under

Key Florida State Seminoles Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Clemson Tigers Injuries

11/09/18 F Malik William Concussion is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Terance Mann averages 11.8 points per game in 30.6 minutes per contest. He averages 2.2 assists per contest and 6.6 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 53% for the year while his free throw percentage is 78%. Mfiondu Kabengele comes into this contest averaging 13.2 points per game while playing 20.0 minutes per night. He pulls down 5.4 rebounds per game and dishes out 0.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is at 78%.

Player Spotlight

Elijah Thomas averages 13.1 points per game and he sees the court an average of 24.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 7.8 rebounds per contest and 1.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 65% and his free throw percentage is 66%. Marcquise Reed averages 18.6 points per game while playing 34.2 minutes per contest. He grabs 5.4 rebounds per game and has 3.0 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 83%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Seminoles allow 67.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 80th in Division 1. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc, ranking them 57th and 140th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 32.2 rebounds a game which ranks 51st, and they give up 10.4 assists per contest which puts them in 19th place in the NCAA. They force 15.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 313th in the nation. Florida State averages 77.2 points per contest this season, which ranks them 72nd in the country. Their average scoring margin is 9.6 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team, which has them ranked 141st. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 216th in D-1. They average 37.3 rebounds per game and 13.5 assists per contest, which ranks them 82nd and 182nd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 99th with 14.0 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Tigers surrender 63.8 points per contest, which ranks them 21st in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 41% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 41st and 258th in those defensive statistics. They rank 6th with 9.6 assists allowed per contest, and 14th with 30.6 rebounds surrendered per game. The Tigers are 196th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 13.6 per game. Clemson is 269th in the country with 69.6 points per game this year. They are 83rd in the D-1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 5.8. They shoot 32% from 3-point range, which is good for 281st in the nation. They are 199th in the country in rebounding with 35.2 boards per game and 282nd in assists per contest with 12.0. The Tigers are 119th in turnovers per game with 13.7.

Advanced Statistics

The Seminoles are 75th in the nation in offensive rating with 108.4. In terms of pace they are 126th in the country with 70.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 158th. As a team they are 119th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shots, ranking 199th in Division 1. Florida State is 141st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.7 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Clemson is 58th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.9 times per 100 possessions. The Tigers have an offensive rating of 103.1, which is ranked 184th. They are 282nd in D-1 in pace with 67.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 137th. As a unit they are 124th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 253rd in the country.

Who will win tonight's Florida State/Clemson college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Clemson -2

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