Data Skrive:
The Florida State Seminoles (1-5) will take on the Duke Blue Devils (5-1) on Friday at 7 p.m. ET.
The Blue Devils are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), against the Seminoles. The over/under for this game is 42.5 points.
Keep reading for our preview for this season, and uncover all of our expert predictions here, too!
Duke -2.5 vs. Florida State
Duke vs. Florida State Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Blue Devils (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Blue Devils (-149), Seminoles (+123)
- Total: 42.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Duke vs. Florida State Betting Stats and Info
The Blue Devils’ record against the spread is just 2-1-2. In two opportunities when favored by 2.5 points or more, the Blue Devils have beaten the spread just once. Duke won both of the games it has played when favored on the moneyline this season. Florida State has won twice against the spread this season (2-4-0). The Seminoles’ record against the spread, as underdogs by 2.5 points or more, is 1-1. This is the third game this year Florida State is an underdog on the moneyline, after losing the previous two such games.
Duke vs. Florida State Recent Stats and Trends
Duke Blue Devils
- In its past three contests, Duke has one win against the spread, and is 2-1 overall.
- In its past three contests, Duke has gone over the total once.
- Duke’s scoring over its last three games is 10.7 points more than the 42.5 over/under given for this matchup.
Florida State Seminoles
- Florida State has covered the spread twice and is 2-1 overall in its past three contests.
- In Florida State’s past three games, it has gone over the total once.
- Florida State has averaged a total of 46 combined points in its last three games, 3.5 greater than this game’s total of 42.5.
Duke vs. Florida State Key Players
Duke Blue Devils
- Maalik Murphy has thrown for 1,430 yards while completing 60.1% of his passes (125-for-208), with 14 touchdowns and five interceptions (238.3 yards per game).
- Star Thomas has rushed for a team-high 528 yards (88 YPG) and three touchdowns. He also has 93 receiving yards on eight catches and one touchdown.
- Peyton Jones has 164 rushing yards on 38 carries, and two touchdowns.
- Jordan Moore has racked up 30 receptions for 443 yards, best on his team, and three touchdowns. He has been targeted 56 times, and averages 73.8 receiving yards per game.
- Eli Pancol’s stat line this year reveals 23 catches for 294 yards and five touchdowns. He averages 49 receiving yards per game and has been targeted 33 times.
- Sahmir Hagans has 179 receiving yards on 16 receptions (27 targets), with one touchdown, averaging 29.8 yards per game.
- Vincent Anthony Jr. has registered a team-leading 3.5 sacks, while adding two TFL and eight tackles.
- Alex Howard’s 29 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks mean he’s the team’s top tackler.
- Terry Moore has intercepted two passes to lead the team while adding 12 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Florida State Seminoles
- This year D.J. Uiagalelei has racked up 1,065 passing yards (213 per game) while going 84-for-156 (53.8%) and throwing for four touchdowns with six interceptions.
- Lawrance Toafili has racked up a team-high 230 rushing yards (38.3 per game) and scored two touchdowns.
- So far this year Kam Davis has run for 68 yards on 24 carries (11.3 yards per game).
- This year Ja’Khi Douglas has 18 receptions for a team-high 306 yards (51 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Malik Benson has tacked on 18 receptions (on 34 targets) for 224 yards.
- Kentron Poitier is averaging 23 receiving yards per game, racking up nine receptions (12 targets) for 138 yards and two touchdowns.
- Patrick Payton has four sacks to lead the team, and has also collected seven TFL and 15 tackles.
- Shyheim Brown has collected 30 tackles and one TFL, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- Edwin Joseph has a team-high one interception and has tacked on 0.5 sacks and one pass defended in six games this season.