The Miami Hurricanes seek to end Florida State's recent dominance in the series on Wednesday night in Tallahassee. Florida State is coming off a 72-46 home loss to Clemson, while Miami lost 74-65 at Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Hurricanes travel to Florida State with a 13-game road losing streak.
Miami has been the worst team in the ACC for most of the season, with a 6-19 overall record. With two consecutive home wins, Miami has moved into a tie with Boston College for 17th place in the ACC at 2-12. The Eagles and Hurricanes are three games out of 15th place, which guarantees a berth in the ACC Tournament next month.
Matthew Cleveland has been one of the best players in the ACC this season for Miami. Cleveland is 10th in the ACC averaging 16.44 points per game and third, shooting 52.1 percent from the field. Center Lynn Kidd, who averages 11.0 PPG and 7.0 rebounds is the only other Hurricanes posting double-figures.
Senior forward Jamir Watkins leads Florida State and is fourth in the ACC, averaging 18.0 PPG and 5.3 RPG. Sophomore forward Malique Ewin is the only other Seminole averaging 13.8 PPG and 8.1 RPG and leads the ACC, shooting 56.5 percent from the field.
Miami at Florida State FanDuel odds
Miami is an 8.5-point underdog on Wednesday at Florida State per the FanDuel sportsbook. The FanDuel moneyline lists Miami at +285 and Florida State at -365. The over/under is 153.5.
Florida State versus Miami series history
Miami is 37-56 all-time versus Florida State. Florida State has a 35-9 home record versus Miami.
Miami at Florida State TV
Ariya Massoudi will call play-by-play and former Syracuse state Eric Devendorf is the analyst on the ACC network with a 9 p.m. ET Tip-off.
Miami at Florida State predictions
Miami has played much better over the last few weeks and should be able to keep the game close versus Florida State. Most Miami games have been high-scoring contests this season. The 153.5 total seems likely to be eclipsed.