Florida State at Miami: Odds, Series history, TV and predictions

Miami hosts Florida State on Wednesday hoping to end long losing streaks versus ACC and Power Conference opponents.

Jan 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Matthew Cleveland (0) dunks the ball during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Jan 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Matthew Cleveland (0) dunks the ball during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images | Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Miami enters its game on Wednesday night with 13 consecutive losses versus ACC opponents and 16 against Power Conference teams. Florida State has won the last three games versus Miami and 12 of the last 13 overall. The Miami Hurricanes have lost 20 of their last 24 games beginning with a 10-game losing streak to end the 2024-25 season.

Miami is seeking its first win under interim head coach Bill Courtney. Boston College rallied from 19 down in the first half to defeat Miami 78-68 in the first game Courtney led the Hurricanes. Miami lost 86-85 on a three-point play with two seconds remaining on Saturday at Virginia Tech.

Florida State, which is having a good season, has its own problems. Head coach Leonard Hamilton is being sued for not delivering on an alleged promise he made to get six players $250,000 in Name, Image and Likeness money. Florida State beat Syracuse 90-74 in its only game since the lawsuit was announced.

Former Seminole Matthew Cleveland has played well for Miami recently averaging 21.3 points per game, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks while shooting 52.7 percent from the floor in the last four games. Miami needs Cleveland to continue being aggressive and efficient offensively versus Florida State.

Florida State at Miami Fan Duel odds

Miami is a 1.5-point favorite over Florida State on Wednesday per the FanDuel odds. Taking Florida State and the points is minus 114 and laying the points with Miami is minus 106. Florida State is minus 104 on the money line and Miami is minus 115. The over/under for Florida State at Miami is 153.5.

Miami versus Florida State series history

Florida State leads the all-time series with Miami 56-37. Miami is 8-14 all-time versus Florida State at home and has lost the last six games. Florida State has owned the series recently. During the 2022-23 season, when Miami advanced to the Final Four, Florida State gave the Hurricanes their only home loss.

Florida State at Miami TV

Florida State at Miami will tip-off at 7 PM Eastern time on the ACC Network. Jordan Kent will call play-by-play and Scott Williams is the analyst.

Florida State at Miami prediction

Miami is nearly impossible to trust this season. Florida State is 3-3 versus the point spread on the road and Miami is 1-5 at home. Florida State is 9-5 versus the point spread overall this season and Miami is 4-10. Until Miami proves otherwise, it's difficult to bet on them with any confidence. The over is more likely than the under.

Schedule

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