At the onset of the NCAA Tournament the Florida State Seminoles have emerged as one of the few Cinderella possibilities this year. Certainly, FSU will solidify their betting on college basketball status with an upset win Thursday night against Gonzaga. That is because Gonzaga was the top seed in the West Regional and have shown well in their first two games of March Madness. But Florida State has also garnered attention for their advancement to the Sweet Sixteen. Adding to the public sentiment is a chance for FSU head coach Leonard Hamilton to make his first ever Final Four.
Florida State Seminoles vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs
Date and Time: Thursday, March 28, 2019, 7:09 p.m. ET
Location: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
NCAA Betting Online Odds at SBG:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | +7½ (-110) | 147 (-110) |  |
| Gonzaga | -7½ (-110) | 119 (-110) | |
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Florida State vs. Gonzaga TV Coverage: CBS
Florida State Seminoles
Leonard Hamilton is 70 years old and enjoying some of the best coaching success of his career. Last year Hamilton led the Noles to the Elite Eight. Despite his success he has not gotten the notoriety of other top coaches. Yet his Florida State team plays a full court game that could bring betting on college basketball value for bargain hunters. After missing the Big Dance from 2013 through 2016 Hamilton has the Seminoles in their third straight NCAA Tournament.
Florida Stats
Florida State has a sports betting record of 29-7 straight up, 17-18-1 vs. the odds and 16-18-2 under the total. However, the Seminoles have covered three of their last five outings with three of their last four clearing the total. In the first round FSU beat Vermont 76-69 as 8.5-point overlays. Second round action saw the Noles get the money in a 90-62 win over Murray State. FSU ranks 103rd in the country for scoring and 58th for points allowed.
Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga scored an 87-49 first round payout over Farleigh Dickinson. Following that was an 83-71 win over Baylor as 14.5-point overlays. Head coach Mark Few’s Bulldogs are 32-3 straight up, 22-13 against the spread, and 17-18 under the total. Overall the Zags rank first in the nation for scoring offense and 31st for points allowed. To this end questions remain about those rankings that were built in the relatively weak West Coast Conference.
Team vs. Team
Florida State has been a strong March Madness betting value. As an example, the Seminoles have covered five of their last six NCAA Tournament games. Four of their last six Big Dance games have gone under the total. Balanced against that is the weak betting value with Gonzaga in Big Dance action. The Zags have gotten the money in just three of their last 12 NCAA Tournament games. Four of Gonzaga’s last six March Madness matchups have gone under the total.
Matchup to Watch
In this situation Florida State makes for a strong betting on college basketball dog. First the Seminoles play in the much more competitive Atlantic Coast Conference which is considered the toughest in the nation. Second, FSU has shown superior wagering value in NCAA Tournament action. By contrast Gonzaga has been a perpetual overlay.
Florida State vs. Gonzaga NCAA games Betting Odds Picks
In sum Florida State brings value and ability here!
Florida State vs. Gonzaga NCAA Betting Online Pick: Florida State Seminoles
Florida State vs. Gonzaga NCAA Betting Online Score Prediction: Florida State 78, Gonzaga 74
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