- Matchup: Florida State Seminoles vs Miami Hurricanes
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Venue: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, FL
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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The Florida State Seminoles (7-11) are headed to the Watsco Center on Tuesday to challenge the Miami Hurricanes (15-3).
Florida State recently faced Wake Forest, narrowly losing 69-68 in a close contest. In that game, Florida State shot 37.9% from the field (22 of 58) and only converted 7 of 31 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 17 of 19 for an impressive 89.5%. The Seminoles secured 39 rebounds, including 14 offensive boards, and contributed 10 assists, forcing their opponents into 5 turnovers while recording 2 steals. Defensively, they allowed Wake Forest to hit 41.3% of their shots, with the opponents making 26 out of 63 attempts. Wake Forest recorded 8 assists and made 10 steals during this matchup. Additionally, Wake Forest grabbed 26 rebounds (8 offensive, 18 defensive) and was effective at the charity stripe, hitting 9 of 12 free throws (75.0%) while connecting on 8 of 34 three-point attempts. The Seminoles finished the game with 13 personal fouls, while Wake Forest committed 16.
Chauncey Wiggins delivered a noteworthy performance in this match, finishing with a shooting percentage of 55.6%, dishing out 2 assists, and grabbing 3 rebounds in 35 minutes of play, tallying 15 points on 5 of 9 shooting.
The Seminoles come into this game with a 7-11 record for the season, averaging 82.3 points per game, placing them 81st in NCAA Division 1. They shoot 42.2% from the field and 31.5% from beyond the arc (196 of 622) while posting a free-throw percentage of 71.7%. The team averages 37.0 rebounds and has accumulated 269 assists this year, ranking 167th nationally for assists. They commit about 12.7 turnovers and average 19.6 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, Florida State forces an average of 15.5 turnovers each game while drawing 18.5 fouls. They currently rank 310th among college teams for allowing assists, with a total of 289. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 45.9% (503 of 1,096) and concede an average of 38.9 rebounds per game, allowing 34.0% shooting from three-point range. They rank 335th in D-1 for points allowed per game (81.3).
In their latest match, the Miami Hurricanes lost to Clemson by a score of 69-59. Miami allowed Clemson to secure a total of 28 rebounds (4 offensive). The Hurricanes had a 47.1% shooting rate from beyond the arc, making 8 of 17 attempts, and shot 70.0% from the free-throw line, converting 7 of 10. Clemson managed to achieve 52.9% shooting by making 27 of their 51 attempts. Miami ended the game shooting 21 for 54 from the field, resulting in a 38.9% accuracy. They attempted 24 three-pointers, sinking 6 for a 25.0% success rate and made 11 of 14 free throws for a respectable 78.6%. The Hurricanes had 16 turnovers and tallied 5 steals while grabbing 22 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards, totaling 32 for the game.
Shelton Henderson played a key role in this matchup, shooting 8 of 12 (66.7%), securing 5 rebounds, and scoring 22 points in 36 minutes with 3 assists.
The Hurricanes hold a 15-3 record this season. Offensively, they shoot 51.0% from the floor, ranking 14th nationally. They’ve racked up a total of 1,551 points this season, averaging 86.2 points per game, while collecting 39.1 rebounds per outing. Their assist rate is 17.7 per game (28th nationally), and they have 11.5 turnovers per contest alongside 17.0 personal fouls on average. Free-throw shooting stands at 68.8%.
On defense, Miami allows opponents 34.8% shooting from three-point territory (146 of 420) and 66.2% from the free-throw line. They concede an average of 13.1 assists and 30.3 total rebounds per game, ranking 158th and 13th respectively. The Hurricanes rank 68th nationally in points allowed per game at 69.2. They force an average of 14.3 turnovers while letting teams shoot 42.3% from the field, placing them 107th in college basketball.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Miami
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