- Game: Duke Blue Devils vs Florida State Seminoles
- Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Location: Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, FL
- TV: ABC
- Odds/Point Spread: Seminoles (-14)
- Total/Over-Under: 49
The Duke Blue Devils (5-1) will face the Florida State Seminoles (6-0) at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Duke is considered the underdog with a point spread of -14, and the over/under is set at 49.
Duke (#16) @ Florida State (#4) Odds
Moneyline
Duke (#16) +425
Florida State (#4) -600
Point Spread
Duke (#16) 14.0 (-120)
Florida State (#4) -14.0 (EVEN)
Total
Over 49.0 (-115)
Under 49.0 (-105)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
In their previous game, the Duke Blue Devils secured a 24-3 victory over the NC State Wolfpack. Jordan Waters led the offense with 123 rushing yards on 13 carries, while Henry Belvin IV threw for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns. Duke’s defense allowed 112 rushing yards and 193 passing yards, completing 42 plays for a total of 301 yards. The team recorded 194 rushing yards on 30 attempts.
With an average of 31.2 points per game, the Duke Blue Devils have a strong offensive performance. They have gained an average of 198.5 yards in the run game and a total of 2,328 yards this season. Duke has scored 6 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns, with 120 first downs and 6 turnovers.
On the defensive end, the Blue Devils have allowed 988 passing yards and rank 4th in the nation. They give up an average of 164.7 passing yards per game and have allowed 298.5 yards per game. The team has conceded 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. Duke’s opponents have averaged 4.0 yards per rushing attempt, totaling 803 rushing yards. The Blue Devils rank 4th in scoring defense, allowing an average of 9.8 points per game.
As for the Florida State Seminoles, they hold a record of 6-0 this season. In their previous game against the Syracuse Orange, the Seminoles won with a final score of 41-3. Lawrance Toafili recorded 93 rushing yards on 7 carries, while Jordan Travis threw for 284 yards and 1 touchdown. Florida State’s defense allowed 124 rushing yards and 137 passing yards. The team gained a total of 535 yards on 73 plays, with 191 rushing yards on 34 carries.
The Seminoles have been impressive on offense, averaging 42.2 points per game and gaining 449.3 yards per game. They have accumulated 363 penalty yards, throwing 1 interception and recovering 2 fumbles. Florida State has recorded 1,632 passing yards and 1,064 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Seminoles have allowed 848 rushing yards and 221.5 passing yards per game. They have conceded 8 rushing touchdowns and 3 passing touchdowns. Florida State’s defense has 4 fumbles and 4 interceptions this season, with a total of 409 plays. They currently allow an average of 18.3 points per game.
For tonight’s game, the Seminoles are favored to win with a point spread of -16.
The Pick: Take the Seminoles -14
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