NIT- Akron Zips vs. Florida State Seminoles

The Akron Zips and the Florida State Seminoles will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet in the NIT's opening round at Tucker Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Jason Rich tossed in 23 points in Florida State's 82-70 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament.

The Tar Heels failed to cover the 14-point spread in that contest, while the combined score was a PUSH against the posted total (152).

Team records:
Akron: 23-10 SU, 16-13 ATS
Florida State: 19-14 SU, 12-17-1 ATS

Akron most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-1
After playing Kent State are 7-3
After a loss are 9-1

Florida State most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
After playing North Carolina are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Akron is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Akron is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Akron's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Akron's last 11 games on the road
Florida State is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Florida State is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games at home
Florida State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Florida State is 7-14-1 ATS in its last 22 games

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