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Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Florida State
Feb 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Reyne Smith (6) reacts during the first half of the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Lenovo Center. Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Louisville (20-6, 13-2 ACC) is set to face Florida State (16-10, 7-8 ACC) on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 12:00 p.m. EST at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Here's how the Cardinals stack up against the Seminoles:

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ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN's Basketball Power Index, Louisville has an 84.7 percent chance to win against Florida State. The Cardinals have a BPI rating of 13.9 (33rd overall), whereas the Seminoles have a BPI rating of 7.0 (82nd overall).

- KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have an 89 percent chance to take down the Seminoles, with a projected final score of 81-68 in favor of UofL. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +22.90 (25th overall), whereas Florida State has an adjusted efficiency margin of +8.74 (87th overall).

- Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 91 percent chance to take down the 'Noles, with a projected final score of 83-68 in favor of UofL. Louisville has a "Barthag" of .9270 (17th overall), whereas Florida State has a "Barthag" of .6957 (91st overall).

- Personal Prediction: Louisville 85, Florida State 69.

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