Florida State vs Clemson Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 21, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/21/2026, 03:35 AM ET

Florida State vs Clemson Information

The Florida State Seminoles will be on the road Saturday for the 12:00 PM matchup against the Clemson Tigers in Clemson, SC. Florida State has struggled this year, entering this matchup with 13 wins and 13 losses after winning five straight, including two in a row, following an 8-point home victory over Boston College. The Clemson Tigers come into Saturday with 20 wins and 7 losses overall, following a three-game skid after an 8-point road loss to Wake Forest. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Florida State Preview

Offensively, Florida State averages 80.3 points on 43% from the floor this season, and the Seminoles are averaging 85.5 points per game over their last four wins. Defensively, Florida State has been mediocre, allowing 78.2 points per game this year. Robert McCray V leads the Florida State offense this season, averaging 15.2 points and six assists per game. Chauncey Wiggins is second on the roster, averaging 12.6 points per game this season. Lajae Jones averages 11.8 points and leads the team, pulling in six rebounds per contest.

Clemson Preview

The Clemson offense has been solid enough this season, averaging 74.9 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Clemson is allowing 65.4 points per game this season, but they've given up an average of 76 points per game during their current three-game losing streak. RJ Godfrey leads the Clemson offense this season, averaging 11.4 points per game. Carter Welling is second on the team, averaging 10.6 points, to go along with the team-high 5.7 assists. Jestin Porter averages 9.9 points, and Nick Davidson averages 9.5 points per game. Dillon Hunter averages 7.5 points and leads the way, dishing out three assists per game.

Florida State vs Clemson Prediction

Despite the recent skid, Clemson is a far better team in this matchup and will get back to their winning ways on Saturday. Look for the tigers to dominate this game on both sides of the ball against a lackluster Florida State team. Clemson gives up nearly 13 points less per game than Florida State, and that will be the difference in this game. The Tigers will do the work to get the win and cover at home against Florida State on Saturday.

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