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Georgia’s offense has exploded out of the gate in Mike White’s fourth season, and now the Bulldogs get a true test against another up-tempo attack in Florida State. In an ACC/SEC Challenge matchup between two of the fastest power-conference teams in the country, possessions and pace will dictate where the value lies.
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Match Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Georgia Bulldogs vs Florida State Seminoles |
| Competition | ACC/SEC Challenge |
| Date | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| Time | 9:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Donald L. Tucker Center, Tallahassee, FL |
| TV | ACCN |
| Records (SU) | Georgia 7-1; Florida State 5-2 |
| Notable Stat | Georgia: 99.0 points per game (nation-leading) |
| Notable Stat | Both teams top 2 in power conferences in offensive tempo |
For a futures view beyond this single matchup, you can compare how programs stack up nationally using current college basketball championship odds.
Line and Odds
| Market | Side/Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Georgia -2.5 | -112 |
| Spread | Florida State +2.5 | -113 |
| Moneyline | Georgia | -148 |
| Moneyline | Florida State | +120 |
| Total Points | Over 171.5 | -113 |
| Total Points | Under 171.5 | -110 |
To monitor how this spread and total move leading up to tipoff, compare them to the rest of the board on the NCAAB odds and scores page.
Movement Matchup
Georgia’s offensive profile is as aggressive as it gets right now. The Bulldogs are averaging 99.0 points per game and just dropped 123 on Tennessee Tech, their highest output since 1990. They shattered program records with 21 made threes on 43 attempts in that win, showing not only pace but also volume and confidence from deep.
California transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson leads the team at 16.5 points per game and hit 5 of 9 from beyond the arc in the Tennessee Tech blowout. UTSA transfer Marcus “Smurf” Millender and Wofford transfer Justin Bailey each went 4-for-6 from three, underscoring the depth of shooting in this rotation. Georgia’s attack is built on quick decisions, spacing, and “A-shots,” as Mike White described it: turning down bad looks and working the ball until a quality opportunity appears.
Florida State looked like a mirror-image offensive engine until it ran into Texas A&M. The Seminoles were averaging more than 93 points per game before getting hammered 95-59, shooting 24.1 percent from the field and 16.1 percent from three outside of Kobe MaGee’s breakout. Their top three scorers — Lajae Jones, Chauncey Wiggins and Robert McCray V — combined to go just 5-for-32 from the field in that loss.
KenPom tempo metrics underline how fast this matchup should be. Georgia averages 13.8 seconds per offensive possession, while Florida State sits at 14.1 seconds. These are two of the fastest power-conference offenses in the country, and both coaching staffs are comfortable living with high-possession games rather than trying to slow them down.
Bettors looking to situate this matchup within the broader college slate can cross-check projections with the latest college basketball picks posted for Tuesday’s action.
Breakdown Injury Reports
No specific injury information impacting core rotation players was provided in the current notes. Both teams are assumed to be relatively full strength heading into Tuesday, but late scratches in fast-paced games can shift both the spread and the total, especially if they affect primary ball-handlers or high-usage scorers.
| Team | Player Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Bulldogs | Not specified | No key injuries listed in the available data. |
| Florida State Seminoles | Not specified | No key injuries listed in the available data. |
Checking for day-of updates is recommended before placing volume-heavy wagers, particularly on player-dependent props.
Georgia Bulldogs Recent performance
Georgia’s 7-1 start is built on offensive fireworks. The Bulldogs’ 123-81 win over Tennessee Tech was a statement: 21 made threes, 54.7 percent shooting overall and relentless pressure across 40 minutes. Millender poured in 22 points with seven assists, while Wilkinson chipped in 20, and the overall flow of the offense illustrated how comfortable this team is in an up-tempo environment.
The Bulldogs lead the nation at 99.0 points per game and sit near the top of college basketball in possessions per game, reflecting both pace and efficiency. Their 77.6 percent free-throw percentage is another important lever, especially in a tight spread game. When they apply pressure off the bounce and get to the line, they convert at a rate that can separate them late.
Georgia’s 7-1 straight-up record and undefeated mark as a favorite signal a team that has been handling business in expectations-driven spots. They have won four of their last five and have shown the ability to turn moderate leads into runaway results when shots are falling and turnovers are limited.
Florida State Seminoles Recent performance
Florida State is trying to regroup after a humbling loss to Texas A&M, but the broader sample still points to a dangerous, high-octane team. Before that defeat, the Seminoles were scoring over 93 points per game, riding a style built on pace, volume shooting and pressure.
MaGee’s 21 points and four threes against A&M were a positive individual sign, but the rest of the roster cratered, shooting just 14-for-58 from the field and 5-for-31 from three. The top scoring trio of Jones, Wiggins and McCray V was nearly invisible, combining for only 12 points on 5-for-32 shooting. That kind of collective struggle is unlikely to repeat at home, but it did expose how fragile the offense can look when the primary scorers are off.
The key counterbalance is Florida State’s home form. The Seminoles are 5-0 in their own building this season, and their frenetic style is often amplified by the energy in the Donald L. Tucker Center. They rank fourth in possessions per game and fifth in field-goal attempts, showing a commitment to pushing the pace and testing opposing conditioning and depth.
Against the spread, Florida State is 5-2 overall and has covered in its lone game as an underdog, signaling that the market has slightly undervalued them in certain spots despite their fast-and-loose profile.
For a deeper toolkit on evaluating tempo-heavy teams and market mispricing, it can be useful to reference the broader concepts in the basketball expert betting guide, which apply well to high-possession college games.
Betting Insights and Trends
This matchup brings several converging angles:
Georgia’s offense is the sharpest weapon on the floor. Leading the nation in scoring and ranking near the top in pace, the Bulldogs have demonstrated the ability to overwhelm weaker defenses with barrages of threes and a continuous flow of possessions. Their ability to get to the line and convert adds a reliable scoring floor, particularly in close-game scenarios where free throws matter.
Florida State’s edge is in venue and volume. The Seminoles are undefeated at home and thrive in a chaotic environment where long rebounds, turnover chains and quick-trigger threes can flip momentum in a matter of minutes. Their poor showing against Texas A&M is likely to increase focus and urgency, particularly from their struggling top three scorers, who should view this as a bounce-back opportunity.
The spread at Georgia -2.5 effectively asks whether the Bulldogs’ offense travels and whether their tempo can suppress the edge Florida State typically enjoys on its home floor. The total at 171.5 reflects an expectation of an extremely high-possession game. Given both teams’ tempo metrics and shot profiles, a number in the 170s is aggressive but not out of line.
If Georgia continues to generate quality looks and avoids getting rattled by the environment, they have the personnel and system to win a shootout. If Florida State’s primary scorers return to form, the Seminoles can keep this game within one or two possessions late and make the +2.5 live.
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The lean is toward the favorite and the high side of the total in what projects as one of the fastest games on the Tuesday board.
Side recommendation: Georgia -2.5. The Bulldogs’ 99.0 points per game, elite pace and strong free-throw shooting create a profile that travels better than most. Florida State’s home dominance and ATS record are real concerns, but Georgia has been more consistent game to game and is coming off a performance that validated both its three-point volume and overall efficiency.
Total recommendation: Over 171.5. Both offenses embrace pace, rank near the top nationally in possessions and shot attempts and are comfortable firing from deep early in the shot clock. While Florida State’s recent shooting collapse is a red flag, regression toward their previous scoring levels, combined with Georgia’s offensive form, suggests this matchup can push into the mid-170s or higher if fouls and free throws show up in the second half.
For bettors constructing parlays or scanning for additional edges on the rest of the college slate, it is wise to align this Georgia–Florida State handicap with the broader menu of Tuesday college basketball picks and projections on ScoresAndStats.
