5 Bold Predictions For Florida State vs. Duke In ACC Clash

By RantSports Staff

Here’s something all bubble teams hate to hear: It’s now or never, and that is especially the case for Florida State. The Seminoles are currently on the wrong side of the bubble, and their chances to impress the NCAA tournament committee are running out.

That is why the battle against the Duke Blue Devils is major. That is also why we have provided college hoops fans with these five bold predictions.

Side Note: Remember, these predictions are bold for a reason — we’re taking a long shot here.

5 Bold Predictions For Florida State vs. Duke In ACC Clash
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5. Malik Beasley And Dwayne Bacon Have A Scoring Party

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If Florida State makes the dance, Malik Beasley and Dwayne Bacon, who are both freshmen, will be very fun to watch. In terms of this contest, they will have a scoring party that will feature at least 40 points between the two.

5. Malik Beasley And Dwayne Bacon Have A Scoring Party

If Florida State makes the dance, Malik Beasley and Dwayne Bacon, who are both freshmen, will be very fun to watch. In terms of this contest, they will have a scoring party that will feature at least 40 points between the two.

4. The Seminoles Come Out Hot, Capture The Lead At Half

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As a result of Beasley and Bacon going ham in the scoring department, the Seminoles will capture the lead at half. The contest will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium, so don't expect that to deflate the Blue Devils.

4. The Seminoles Come Out Hot, Capture The Lead At Half

As a result of Beasley and Bacon going ham in the scoring department, the Seminoles will capture the lead at half. The contest will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium, so don't expect that to deflate the Blue Devils.

3. Grayson Allen Does What Grayson Allen Does Best — Leads All Scorers

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Grayson Allen is averaging 21 points per game. However, the bold meter comes into play if Beasley and Bacon go off in the scoring department. Also, Brandon Ingram is more than capable of dropping 20 or more points.

3. Grayson Allen Does What Grayson Allen Does Best — Leads All Scorers

Grayson Allen is averaging 21 points per game. However, the bold meter comes into play if Beasley and Bacon go off in the scoring department. Also, Brandon Ingram is more than capable of dropping 20 or more points.

2. At Least 160 Points Are Scored

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Florida State is putting up 78 points per game and Duke is averaging 82.4 PPG. Therefore, if these two squads actually go off for 160 points total (or more), we will witness quite the firework show.

2. At Least 160 Points Are Scored

Florida State is putting up 78 points per game and Duke is averaging 82.4 PPG. Therefore, if these two squads actually go off for 160 points total (or more), we will witness quite the firework show.

1. Duke Only Wins By Single Digits

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You would think Florida State would give Duke its best shot. After all, the Seminoles have lost four straight and need quite the winning streak to get back into the Big Dance talks. Winning streak or not, they will keep this clash close.

1. Duke Only Wins By Single Digits

You would think Florida State would give Duke its best shot. After all, the Seminoles have lost four straight and need quite the winning streak to get back into the Big Dance talks. Winning streak or not, they will keep this clash close.

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