SMU vs. Florida State Predictions - March 8

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The Florida State Seminoles (16-14, 7-12 ACC) will look to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the SMU Mustangs (22-8, 13-6 ACC) on March 8, 2025 at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

The Mustangs are currently modest 3.5-point favorites over the Seminoles. The matchup has an over/under of 155.5.

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SMU vs. Florida State Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Saturday, March 8, 2025
  • Game time: 4 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ESPNU
  • Location: Tallahassee, Florida
  • Arena: Donald L. Tucker Civic Center

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SMU vs. Florida State Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: SMU (-3.5)
  • Moneyline: SMU (-156), Florida State (+130)
  • Total: 155.5 points

Pick ATS:Florida State (+3.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (155.5)
  • Prediction: SMU 77, Florida State 74

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SMU vs. Florida State Comparison

SMU Rank SMU Stat Florida State Stat Florida State Rank
27th 81.5 Points Scored 74.8 148th
185th 72.0 Points Allowed 72.8 207th
45th 16.0 Assists 13.3 204th
207th 11.4 Turnovers 12.2 276th
27th 48.4% Field Goal % 45.4% 142nd
43rd 41.1% Field Goal % Allowed 41.7% 64th

SMU Key Players

  • Kevin Miller leads the Mustangs in points and assists per game, scoring 13.3 points and distributing 5.7 assists.
  • SMU's best rebounder is Matt Cross, who averages 7.9 boards per game in addition to a PPG average of 11.9.
  • Chuck Harris leads the Mustangs in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.2 shots per game from beyond the arc.
  • The SMU steals leader is B.J. Edwards, who averages 2.3 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Samet Yigitoglu, who compiles 1.0 block per contest.

Florida State Key Players

  • Jamir Watkins scores 18.5 points per game to be the top scorer for the Seminoles.
  • Malique Ewin puts up a stat line of 7.8 rebounds, 14.0 points and 1.8 assists per game for Florida State to take the top rebound spot on the team. Daquan Davis holds the top spot for assists with 2.6 per game, adding 8.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per outing.
  • Watkins averages 1.7 three-pointers per game, the most on the Seminoles.
  • Chandler Jackson (1.3 steals per game) is the steal leader for Florida State while Taylor Bol Bowen (1.5 blocks per game) is the block leader.

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