Florida State men’s basketball vs. Florida: Preview, game thread

Florida State takes on its rival, the Florida Gators, in men’s hoops at 6 PM today in the Tucker Center, as the Noles face their first and most challenging test of the non-conference season. The Gators currently have a three-game winning streak against the Seminoles, and according to ESPN Bet, FSU is a 5.5-point underdog in tonight’s contest.

FSU won its first three games comfortably but still needs to answer significant questions, such as their three-point shooting and ability to defend without fouling. Jamir Watkins played only 18 minutes against Tarleton State on Tuesday as Coach Ham tried to give his top players rest, but he still leads the Noles in scoring, averaging 18.3 points per…