Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Florida State

Louisville (6-5, 0-1 ACC) is set to face Florida State (9-3, 0-1 ACC) on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 2:00 p.m. EST at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla. Here's how the Cardinals stack up against the Seminoles:

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- ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN's Basketball Power Index, Louisville has a 40.8 percent chance to win against Florida State. The Cardinals have a BPI rating of 9.5 (60th overall), whereas the Seminoles have a BPI rating of 8.6 (71st overall).

- KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have a 41 percent chance to take down the Seminoles, with a projected final score of 76-73 in favor of FSU. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +13.71 (61st overall), whereas Florida State has an adjusted efficiency margin of +12.53 (65th overall).

- Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 37 percent chance to take down the 'Noles, with a projected final score of 76-73 in favor of FSU. Louisville has a "Barthag" of .8203 (56th overall), whereas Florida State has a "Barthag" of .8078 (59th overall).

- Personal Prediction: Louisville 76, Florida State 75.

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