2013 College Basketball Duke vs. Florida State Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
TALLAHASSEE, FL (The Spread) – Duke is two games out of first place in the ACC as it heads to Tallahassee at 2:00PM ET today. Will the Blue Devils knock off Florida State?
ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed Duke as a 6-point favorite over Florida State for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 143.5 points. The Blue Devils are 18-2 overall and 5-2 in the ACC, while the Seminoles are 12-8 overall and 4-3 in the conference.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Blue Devils opened as 6-point favorites versus the Seminoles and that's where the line currently sits at most books. As for the total, it opened at 143 and has been bet up to 143.5.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 63% of college basketball public bettors currently favor Duke. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NCAA FREE PICK: Take Duke. According to latest college basketball trends, the Blue Devils are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games following an ATS loss and 9-4 in their last 13 road games. On the other side, the Seminoles are 1-4 against the number in their last five home games, 0-4 ATS in their last four games following an ATS loss and 0-5 in their last five games in the ACC (as well as in their last five games overall). Duke is also 31-9 against Florida State and even without senior forward Ryan Kelly (foot), the Blue Devils should roll today.
SATURDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: DUKE BLUE DEVILS -6