Florida State vs. Duke Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Florida State Seminoles will look to play spoiler on the road against the Duke Blue Devils tonight. The season hasn't gone well for FSU, but can Brock Glenn and the Seminoles upset the Blue Devils on Friday night? Matt McCuen is backing the slight road underdog in Florida State vs. Duke.
Matt McCuen - October 18, 2024, 12:53 PM EDT
4 minFlorida State vs. Duke Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Duke Blue Devils will host the Florida State Seminoles on Friday night for an ACC showdown.
Duke comes into the contest with a record of 5-1. Manny Diaz has his Blue Devils one win away from becoming bowl-eligible. The Blue Devils' first loss of the season came last weekend against Georgia Tech.
Duke has notable wins over North Carolina and Northwestern. The Blue Devils have proved they are more than a basketball school over the past two years.
With one more win this season, Duke will become eligible for their third consecutive bowl game. Duke has won both of their bowl games in the last two seasons. A win tonight would go a long way for this program, which is 0-22 against Florida State.
Florida State vs. Duke Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: October 18, 2024
- Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN
Florida State vs. Duke Prediction
Former Texas signal-caller Maalik Murphy leads the offense, throwing for 1,431 yards, 14 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
Running back Star Thomas has enjoyed a strong season, rushing for 528 yards and three touchdowns.
Senior Jordan Moore has been the top option in the passing game. Moore has racked up 443 yards and three touchdowns.
Florida State begins this contest with a record of 1-5. The season has been a disaster for Mike Norvell's squad. Last season, Florida State went undefeated during the regular season but missed out on the postseason. FSU won the ACC Championship and entered this season as the favorite to win the ACC.
The Noles began the season ranked 10th in the nation, and began the season with a loss in Ireland against Georgia Tech. That loss set the tone for the Noles' season, as their only win came at home against California. At this stage of the season, Florida State is playing for bowl eligibility and pride.
Freshman Brock Glenn is set to get the start tonight. Glenn has thrown for 228 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
Florida native Lawrance Toafili leads the team with 230 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Ja'Kai Douglas has been the top target in the passing game, collecting 206 yards and two touchdowns.
Florida State vs. Duke Pick
- Pick: Florida State +3 -110 Click here for the latest Florida State vs. Duke odds
The line tonight screams Florida State, and we will trust the line.
Despite Duke being 5-1 and at home against a 1-5 FSU team, the line is just three.
Florida State has an above-average defense that will slow down the Blue Devils tonight.
Glenn and the Noles' offense looked much better in their last time out, and will keep this game close tonight.
