​ Cover Photo: Getty Images Virginia Tech vs Florida State Game Info No. 15 Virginia Tech Hokies ( 22-6, 11-5 ACC) vs. No. 14 Florida State Seminoles ( 23-6, 11-5 ACC) Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Time: 7 p.m. EST Location: Donald L. Tucker Center – Tallahassee, FL A big showdown in Tallahassee awaits ✊ All you need to know about No. 15/16 Virginia Tech and No. 14/13 Florida State ⤵️  » https://t.co/dnx6exvknY#getBETTER | #Hokies 旅 pic.twitter.com/GRc4c6zyQP — Virginia Tech Men's Basketball (@HokiesMBB) March 5, 2019 Virginia Tech vs Florida State Betting Info All betting odds, lines and props available on FanDuel Sportsbook Moneyline: VT: (+155) | FSU: (-185) Spread: VT: +3.5 (-110) | FSU: -3.5 (-110) Total: 136 – Over: (-110) | Under: (-110) Public (Spread) Betting Percentages: VT: 27% | FSU: 73% We've got a Top 15 showdown tomorrow night for the 4th seed in the ACC Tourney. #PackTheTuck #MarchOn Doesn't get any bigger than this! https://t.co/fGxyfNh70g pic.twitter.com/CmqurunOcL — FSU Hoops (@FSUHoops) March 4, 2019 Virginia Tech vs Florida State Betting Trends & Stats - Virginia Tech is 2-4-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last seven games, - Virginia Tech is 4-1 straight up (SU) in its last five games. - The total has gone over in four of Virginia Tech's last five games . - The total has gone over in six of the last seven matchups between Florida State and Virginia Tech. - Florida State is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home against Virginia Tech. - Florida State is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 games this season. Florida State is 5-3 in Q1 games this season with wins over Purdue, LSU, Louisville, at Syracuse and at Clemson and losses at Virginia, vs. Duke and Villanova. UNC and Virginia Tech on March 5 are the Noles' last two regular-season Q1 games. — R.L. Bynum (@RL_Bynum) February 23, 2019 Virginia Tech vs Florida State Prop Bet All Virginia Tech-Florida State betting odds, lines and props available on FanDuel Sportsbook. - Away Team (Virginia Tech) Total Points: Over 65.5 (-120) – Virginia Tech comes into Tuesday's contest averaging 74.5 points per game (PPG) on the season. While the Hokies are facing a Florida State defense that's allowed more than 64 points just twice in its last five games, Virginia Tech's recent performances seem to suggest there could be a break in this mold. The Hokies have topped 65 points in four of their last five contests, and they are averaging 69.6 PPG over this stretch. Join FanDuel Sportsbook Today. New users get a risk-free bet up to $500. Join Now.<doc-sep>How to Watch Where: Donald Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL, USA. When: Tuesday, March 5th at 7 pm EST. How (TV/Radio): ESPNU Virginia Tech Hokies (Away) Head Coach: Buzz Williams {Overall: 22-6, .786 W-L% | Conference: 11-5, T-4th in ACC} The Hokies will pay a visit to the Tucker Center looking to spoil Senior Night for the Seminoles and improve their seeding for the NCAA tournament. They enter their lone meeting with Florida State after winning four of their last five contests. In their most recent game, Virginia Tech pulled off an upset over third-ranked Duke at home in Cassell Coliseum on March 2nd. The Hokies won 77-72, beating a Blue Devils team that was missing star freshman, Zion Williamson. Redshirt junior forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. led the way with a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds, while senior guard Ahmed Hill scored 17 points. Florida State Seminoles (Home) Head Coach: Leonard Hamilton {Overall: 23-6, .793 W-L% | Conference: 11-5, T-4th in ACC} Like the Hokies, Florida State has been on a tear in recent weeks, winning 10 of their last eleven games. The one loss in that stretch came at North Carolina, which is nothing to be ashamed of for Leonard Hamilton’s squad. With five seniors playing their final game in Tallahassee, and tournament seeding on the line, this game should have a postseason feel to it for the Seminoles. Florida State is coming off a hard-fought win at home against North Carolina State on March 2nd. The Seminoles took down the Wolfpack 78-73, with redshirt sophomore Mfiondu Kabengele coming off the bench to score 16 points to lead his team in scoring. The 6-10 Canadian, was also a force on defense, blocking four shots in the win. Virginia Tech Roster Notes Senior guard Justin Robinson is out indefinitely with a foot injury. Freshman guard Landers Nolley II is out for the season due to eligibility issues. Senior forward Chris Clarke is out for the season with a suspension. Florida State Roster Notes Florida State has no roster news to report. Head-to-Head: Ahmed Hill vs Terance Mann Ahmed Hill Shooting Guard | 6-5, 210lb (196cm, 95kg) | Aquinas HS | Augusta, GA | Senior 13.0 PPG | 1.5 APG | 3.7 RPG | 0.8 SPG | 0.0 BPG | 1.3 TOV | .430 FG% | .356 3P% Terance Mann Shooting Guard | 6-7, 215lb (201cm, 97kg) | Tilton School (Tilton, NH) | Lowell, MA | Senior 11.5 PPG | 2.4 APG | 6.3 RPG | 0.6 SPG | 0.3 BPG | 1.9 TOV | .515 FG% | .464 3P% With this game being Senior Night in Tallahassee, it seems appropriate to put the spotlight on two fourth-year players. Both of these players have tasted success and failure during their college careers, and will likely end their careers with a trip to the NCAA tournament as a parting gift. When Ahmed Hill came to Blacksburg in 2014, he joined a Virginia Tech program that had not earned a March Madness birth since 2007. Fast forward four years and the Hokies will in all likelihood be playing in their third straight tournament. Hill has been a stabilizing presence for his short-handed team, as he has only had four games all season with more than two turnovers, which speaks to his ability to take care of the ball. Like Hill, Terance Mann had joined a program that was coming off a ninth-place finish in the ACC and was stuck watching March Madness on the couch. Mann will also be playing in what should be his third straight NCAA tournament, and he will enter this year’s Big Dance with confidence stemming from last year’s Elite Eight run. The New England native was named to the NCAA All-Region team after leading the Seminoles past the likes of Xavier and Gonzaga before succumbing to eventual runner-up, Michigan. Virginia Tech at Florida State Predictions and Odds Oddsmakers are predicting a tight one in Tallahassee, as they favor Florida State by just 4 points over Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is currently sitting at 135.5.<doc-sep>Every game matters, so it’s not accurate to say that No. 18 Florida State’s postseason prospects all come down to Tuesday’s game against No. 20 Virginia Tech— but it’s also difficult to overstate just how much is riding on the Seminoles’ home matchup against the Hokies. The most immediate ramifications involve the ACC Tournament. Both the ’Noles and Tech are 11-5 in the ACC, tied for fourth and the final coveted double-bye in Charlotte. With only one conference game remaining for each squad after Tuesday’s Tallahassee showdown, and both Florida State and VT owning the tiebreaker over 10-6 Syracuse, the winner of this game will lockdown the 4-seed in the ACC Tourney (with the tiebreaker over Duke, the Hokies could still climb to the 3-seed, but only if Duke loses at home to Wake Forest, so never mind). But that may not be the only 4-seed at stake, as the ’Noles and Virginia Tech are battling for NCAA Tournament position as well. And they’re in lockstep with each other. ESPN’s latest bracketology update has both squads as a 5-seed, with the Seminoles facing the winner of 12-seeds Arizona State and Utah State in San Jose. CBS has FSU as a 4-seed opening play against New Mexico State, also in San Jose, with Tech right behind as a 5-seed. Our own SB Nation projection has the opposite, with VT as the third 4-seed and Florida State as the first 5-seed. And across 105 forecasts surveyed in Bracket Matrix, the Hokies and ’Noles are right next to each other, as the third and fourth 4-seeds, respectively.<doc-sep>Virginia Tech looks for a big win in their final road game of the season. With that being said, we’ll take a quick look at the game... BIG NEWS: Justin Robinson will unfortunately not be able to play for the Hokies. It was rumored that he could be making his return for Tech, but Buzz Williams said he would not be suiting up for Virginia Tech. Florida State Overview: A couple weeks ago Florida State was one of the hottest teams in college basketball. They still are relatively hot, but did have setback a couple games ago. In their last 11 games the Seminoles have gone an impressive 11-1 and have looked great. They’ve gotten there with a balanced scoring attack and lock down defense. Florida State limits easy shots and capitalizes when they get them for themselves. Virginia Tech Notes: Short and simple: make shots. The Hokies have been sound on defense recently and might have put their shooting slump behind them. Last game against Duke, Tech finally got good shooting performances from Ahmed Hill, Ty Outlaw, and Wabissa Bede. Once again, if Tech knocks down shots, they’ll be able to win. This is a big game for Tech. A win would mean giving a second round bye to the Hokies and more time to rest for players including Robinson. A win could go a long way and be crucial down the stretch. Hopefully, the Hokies take down the ‘Noles and put themselves in a good position for the tournament. Tune in on ESPNU at 7:00 p.m. and... GO HOKIES!! !<doc-sep>
CLEMSON, SC - FEBRUARY 19: David Nichols (11) forward for Florida State during a college basketball game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Clemson Tigers on February 19, 2019, at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Even though both Florida State and Virginia Tech should make the NCAA Tournament, a double bye in the ACC Tournament could be on the line tonight. While a lot of teams across the country are sweating their fates on the NCAA Tournament bubble, Virginia Tech and Florida State can rest reasonably easy. Both teams have done more than enough to qualify for March Madness, so their focus is on building the best possible resume to make their path through the bracket as favorable as possible. The Hokies have had a week off to get ready for this game, but the last time we saw Virginia Tech they were toppling Duke without Zion Williamson. Virginia Tech walked away from that game with a 77-72 victory as Kerry Blackshear Jr, who led the team with 23 points, was one of four Hokies in double figures. The Seminoles also enter this game on a two-game winning streak, including Saturday’s 78-73 victory over N.C. State. Sophomore forward Mfiondu Kabengele came off the bench to lead the Seminoles with 16 points in the win, one of four Florida State players with at least 10 points on the afternoon. Both teams check into the game with identical 11-5 ACC records, putting them in a tie for fourth. The ACC tournament awards double byes to its top four seeds, so the loser of this game could be forced to play an extra game in Charlotte next week. That is a fate both Florida State and Virginia Tech would love to avoid. How to watch Florida State vs. Virginia Tech Date: Tuesday, March 5 Tuesday, March 5 Time: 7:00 p.m. ET 7:00 p.m. ET Location: Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL Venue: Donald L. Tucker Center Donald L. Tucker Center TV: ESPNU ESPNU Live Stream: WatchESPN This is the only meeting of the season between the Hokies and Seminoles. Florida State picked up a 91-82 win in Blacksburg back on Jan. 20, 2018.