Florida State vs. Southern Miss: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 9, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 4, 2023

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-0) will look to upset the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles are without a doubt the favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 31 points. The over/under is 54 in the contest.

Florida State vs. Southern Miss Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Florida State -31 -112 -108 54 -112 -108

Computer Pick

Computer picks for Florida State vs Southern Miss
ATS Total Score prediction
Southern Miss (+31) Under (54) Florida State 41 Southern Miss 11

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison

Florida State Southern Miss
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 45.0 (29) 40.0 (47)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 24.0 (67) 14.0 (41)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 1 (40) 1 (40)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 2 (24) 2 (24)

Florida State vs. Southern Miss Betting Insights

Florida State Stats and Trends

  • Florida State has covered in its only game with a spread this season.
  • Games featuring Florida State have hit the over once this season.
  • FSU’s contests this year have an average point total of 56.5, 2.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Southern Miss Stats and Trends

  • Southern Miss has covered once in one games with a spread this year.
  • So far this year, one Southern Miss game has hit the over.
  • Southern Miss has had an average of 47.5 points scored in their games so far this season, 6.5 points fewer than this game’s over/under.

Florida State Players to Watch

  • This season Jordan Travis has compiled 342 passing yards (342.0 yards per game) while completing 74.2% of his passes, with four touchdowns and one interception. He also has 38 yards on the ground on seven attempts (plus one touchdown), averaging 38.0 yards per game.
  • Trey Benson has rushed for a team-best 47 yards (47.0 per game) and zero touchdowns.
  • Keon Coleman has grabbed nine passes for a team-high 122 yards plus three touchdowns. He averages 122.0 receiving yards per game.
  • Johnny Wilson has seven catches for 104 yards (104.0 per game).
  • Lawrance Toafili has collected 49 yards on two receptions, averaging 49.0 yards per game.
  • DJ Lundy has one sack to lead the team, and has also collected one TFL and three tackles.
  • This season Jarrian Jones has racked up five tackles, leading his team in tackles.
  • Renardo Green has intercepted one pass to lead the team while adding four tackles and one pass defended.

Southern Miss Players to Watch

  • Billy Wiles has thrown for 267 yards while completing 75% of his passes, with three touchdowns and one interception (267.0 yards per game).
  • Rodrigues Clark has churned out a team-high 54 rushing yards (54.0 per game).
  • Tiaquelin Mims has run for 30 yards on two carries (30.0 yards per game). He also has three catches for 18 yards.
  • Jakarius Caston has been targeted zero times and has five catches, leading his team with 104 yards (104.0 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
  • Latreal Jones has added three receptions (on zero targets) for 68 yards.
  • Davis Dalton is averaging 36.0 yards per game, with three catches for 36 yards.
  • Ja’Len Sims has put together an impressive stat line to lead the team in sacks and total tackles, piling up zero sacks, four tackles.
  • Jay Stanley has a team-high two interceptions and has tacked on two passes defended in one game this season.
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