NCAAB · November 2, 2026 · 8:30 PM ET
FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS @ FLORIDA ST SEMINOLES
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Matchup Analysis
Neutral-site opener in Tampa
This matchup is at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa as part of the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic, so neither team has its usual home-court setting.
SourceAbaev brings scoring upside
Shon Abaev scored 26 points and made five of eight three-pointers in Florida State’s exhibition against LSU.
SourcePonder’s rebounding comes with a foul-trouble caveat
Marcis Ponder had 21 rebounds in 24 minutes against Auburn, but early fouls limited his minutes against LSU.
SourceRattlers showed a second-half defensive adjustment
Florida A&M rallied from 14 down to beat Saint Leo 66-63 in its latest exhibition after adjusting to the opponent’s drive-and-kick attack.
SourceBaker’s availability merits a pregame check
Antonio Baker Jr. came off the bench to score 17 points in 31 minutes in FAMU’s latest exhibition, but his status for this game is not established.
SourceSwinton is suspended and away from the team
AJ Swinton is suspended indefinitely for a team-rules violation and away from the team while recovering from an ACL injury, so he should not be counted on for the opener.
SourcePick Ideas
Consider Florida A&M plus the points
CBS lists Florida State at -25; Florida A&M plus the points is a cautious lean at that number.
Lean under 157, but keep the stake modest
With a listed total of 157 and a projection near 151, the under is a slight lean.
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