Match Details
Fixture: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Florida State Seminoles - NCAA Men's Basketball
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 15th, 2020, 8:30 PM ET
Venue: Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Tallahassee, Florida
The No.20 Florida State Seminoles will look to remain perfect against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Tuesday night. The Seminoles are coming off a big win against their in-state rivals, the Florida Gators. However, facing the Yellow Jackets will be far from an easy win for Florida State in their ACC season opener. The frisky Georgia Tech side has already knocked off the Kentucky Wildcats this season.
Florida State Seminoles Preview
There is more of a blueprint on the Florida State Seminoles after completing just their third game of the season on Saturday night, due to previous postponements from COVID-19 related issues. The ACC side wants to use its massive size to an advantage.
The Seminoles are the fourth-biggest team in the country with eight players who are 6'8" and above. Look for Florida State to control the boards against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Tuesday night.
The Seminoles showed their experience by playing well after witnessing the terrifying incident involving the Florida Gators' star player, Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed on the floor, returning from a timeout.
A team that can overcome seeing a traumatic event like that will certainly help take the Florida State Seminoles far this season.
Read more: Florida Gators Star Keyontae Johnson Collapses on Court, in Critical but Stable Condition
Key Player - Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes is the highly talented freshman that many believe will be an NBA lottery pick this year. The 6'9" guard had a breakout game against the Florida Gators and went 7/10 from the floor for 17 points. Barnes will be the key player in getting the Seminoles back to the top of the ACC.
Florida State Seminoles Predicted Lineup
Raiquan Gray, Balsa Koprivica, Anthony Polite, M.J. Walker, Scottie Barnes
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 2-2 on the season. They are coming off back-to-back wins against the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Kentucky Wildcats.
The Yellow Jackets will look to continue their winning streak against the Florida State Seminoles in their ACC season opener. However, the odds are not on Georgia Tech's side as they have lost the last 14 out of 16 games to the Seminoles.
Key Player - Moses Wright
As long as Moses Wright is on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets roster, he will continue to be their key player. The senior will need to notch up his play for the Yellow Jackets to get their second upset win of the season.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Predicted Lineup
Moses Wright, Jose Alvarado, Jordan Usher, Bubba Parham, Michael Devoe
Georgia Tech vs. Florida State Prediction
The Florida State Seminoles will start their ACC play with a win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Scottie Barnes is likely to continue his high-level play and will outduel Moses Wright.
How to watch Georgia Tech vs. Florida State
The game will be broadcasted live on the ACC network.
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