The ACC's Florida State Seminoles and the Big 10's Wisconsin Badgers are poised to skirmish this evening in Boise, Idaho. The East Region battle is set to tip off at 9:55 pm ET at the Taco Bell Arena; it will be broadcast live on CBS. Tonight's victor will go on to play either Portland State or Xavier on Sunday. 
Wisconsin vs Florida State March Madness Picks at BetUS.com have the Seminoles listed as a -2.5 against the spread favorite.
Wisconsin, perhaps the most undeserving team in this year's NCAA Tournament, finished sixth in the Big 10 after going 10-8 against league competition. The Badgers, who tallied a 19-12 overall record, big wins this season came against Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio State. They fell to the Buckeyes, though, in last week's Big 10 Tournament quarterfinals by a score of 57-61.
The Badgers, who went 2-0 in neutral site games this year, averaged 64.4 points per game while holding their opposition to an average of 59 per contest. Wisconsin had three starters average double figures in scoring, led by senior forward Marcus Landry. Landry hit for 12.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game this season.
Florida State worked their way to a 10-6 record in ACC play this year and a 25-9 overall mark. Those tallies resulted in a fourth place finish in the conference standings. The Seminoles did find their way to the ACC tournament championship game last weekend, but they were unable to get past Duke. The Blue Devils held on for a 69-79 victory against FSU.
The Seminoles, who have won four of their last six games, are averaging 68.6 points per game this season. They have also gone 5-1 in neutral site games, beating the likes of North Carolina, Western Kentucky, and California. Florida State is led by guard Toney Douglas; the all-ACC performer averaged 21.3 points per game this year.
BetUS.com's Wisconsin vs Florida State March Madness Picks:
Wisconsin Badgers +2.5 (-110), Over 121.5 (-110), +120 (Moneyline)
Florida State Seminoles -2.5 (-110), Under 121.5 (-110), -140 (Moneyline)
