Scott Van Pelt gives pick against the spread in Miami vs. Florida State rivalry game
By Jake Faigus
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After a massive upset last week, Florida State gets a chance to bounce back in a crucial home game against Miami. Florida State has nothing to lose against its hated rivals, while the Hurricanes have all the expectations to win the ACC. Some prominent analysts, like Scott Van Pelt, think Florida State will keep this close, if not win outright.
Van Pelt gave pick against the spread on his weekly ‘Winners’ segment this week and is going with the Noles +4.5 points.
“Florida State at home catching a few from unbeaten Miami, who we know is very good,” Van Pelt said. “But the Canes haven’t left their backyard yet this year. Doak will be a sea of hostility. Noles in a bounce-back spot after taking the ‘L’ in Charlottesville last week.”
Van Pelt is 8-7 all-time when picking the Seminoles during this segment, per ESPN.
Miami is coming off a bye, so the rest helps, but this will be their first road game of the season. The environment in Tallahassee should be a factor, just as it was for Alabama back in Week 1.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday night.
