Florida State has lost its last two games, committing six turnovers in those two losses, and that’s largely been the difference between starting the season 5-0 and 3-2. The Noles look to get back into the winning column when they host the Pittsburgh Panthers on Saturday at noon.
FSU opened as -9.5 betting favorites with an over/under points total of 58.5. Those odds imply a 34-24 type game. However, the early betting suggests bettors believe the opening line is a gift, because it’s already ballooned to -10.5, according to FanDuel.com.
It makes sense for several reasons.