Florida State Seminoles vs Syracuse Orange Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday January 13 2026

The Florida State Seminoles, currently holding a 7-9 overall record and still searching for their first ACC win at 0-3, are hitting the road for a big game in Syracuse, New York. They'll be taking on the Syracuse Orange, who are off to a stronger start this season with an 11-5 overall record and two conference victories under their belt at 2-1. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.

Florida State vs. Syracuse Game Information

• January 13, 2026
• 9:00pm EST
• JMA Wireless Dome
• ACC Network

Syracuse Form & Recent Results

Syracuse heads into this game riding the momentum of a two-game winning streak and has come out on top in four of their last five matchups. In their latest game, they picked up a solid 83-72 win over Pittsburgh. In that game, Donnie Freeman was particularly impressive, putting up 22 points and grabbing five rebounds. Naithan George also made his presence felt by dishing out seven assists and helping steer the Orange offense. Syracuse’s shooting was on point during that game, as they knocked down 56% of their shots from the field and an impressive 45% from beyond the arc. While they did commit 11 turnovers, the Orange maintained control for nearly the entire game, leading for 96% of the contest.

This season, Donnie Freeman has consistently been the go-to scorer for Syracuse, averaging 19.7 points per outing. J.J. Starling has also played an important role, currently sitting as the team’s second-leading scorer with an average of 11.1 points this season. When it comes to cleaning the glass, William Kyle III has proven to be Syracuse’s most reliable rebounder, pulling down an average of 7.8 rebounds per game. Naithan George continues to orchestrate the offense, leading the team with 5.1 assists on average each time out. In their last five games, Syracuse has put up an average of 78.8 points, showing that their offense is hitting its stride. As the Orange prepare to host Florida State on Tuesday, they’ll be hoping to carry their recent success into the next game, aiming to secure their third conference win of the season.

Florida State Form & Recent Results

Florida State comes into this game looking to snap a three-game losing streak, having lost three of their last five games. Their most recent defeat was a tough one, falling 113-69 to NC State. In that matchup, Thomas Bassong put up 14 points, Martin Somerville was active on the boards with 5 rebounds, and Robert McCray V contributed 1 assist for the Seminoles.

Throughout the season, McCray V has emerged as the team’s top scorer, putting up an average of 13.7 points per game, while Chauncey Wiggins has also been an important offensive weapon with 12.3 points on average. When it comes to rebounding, Alex Steen has led the way, pulling down 5.9 boards per game over the course of the season. McCray V has also been the leader in distributing the ball, averaging 6.6 assists so far. Florida State’s defense has struggled lately, as they’re giving up an average of 79 points to opponents over their last five games. With these challenges, the Seminoles are hoping to turn things around as they head to Syracuse, still searching for their first victory in ACC play this season.

Key Stats

• Florida State Seminoles this season: 42% field goal percentage, 36.8 rebounds, 15.4 assists, 3.8 blocks, 9.2 steals per game
• Syracuse Orange this season: 47% field goal percentage, 36.0 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 6.7 blocks, 6.6 steals per game

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

• SYR -9.5; O/U 158.5

Florida State vs. Syracuse Picks and Prediction

The Seminoles have endured a tough season so far, struggling to find their footing and unfortunately coming up short in each of their first four ACC matchups. It’s been a challenging stretch, and if they want to turn things around, their defense will have to set the tone right from the opening whistle, stepping up to make crucial stops early in the game. Meanwhile, Syracuse enters this matchup with some momentum, eager to capture their third conference victory of the season. The Orange are also hoping to bounce back after a heartbreaker in their last home game, which was a close loss to Clemson that could have swung their way. Final Score Prediction, Syracuse Orange win but fail to cover the spread, 81-76.