The Florida State Seminoles (3-3) play a conference opponent when they visit the Stanford Cardinal (2-4) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Stanford Stadium in an ACC showdown.

The Seminoles are very heavy favorites (currently -17.5) in their game against the Cardinal, with the over/under at 54.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Seminoles are -990 and the Cardinal are +647.)

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this contest between the Seminoles and the Cardinal, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

Florida State vs. Stanford betting lines

• Spread favorite: Seminoles (-17.5)
• Moneyline: Seminoles (-990), Cardinal (+647)
• Total: 54.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

Florida State vs. Stanford betting info and stats

Florida State has two wins against the spread this season (2-3-0). Florida State has always covered the spread when favorites by at least 17.5 points (a 1-0 ATS record). Florida State has put together a 1-2 record in the three games this season it has been favored on the moneyline. Stanford has one win against the spread so far this season (1-5-0). Stanford has not covered the spread in games it was the underdog by at least 17.5 points (0-2). Stanford is the moneyline underdog for the sixth game this year and is 1-4 in that role.

Florida State vs. Stanford recent stats and trends

Florida State Seminoles

• Florida State has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 0-3 overall over its last three matchups.
• In two of those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
• Florida State’s last three outings have ended with an average of 57.5 points scored. That’s 3.0 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Stanford Cardinal

• Stanford has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 0-3 overall in its past three contests.
• Stanford and its opponents have hit the over in two of those games.
• The last three Stanford games averaged 51.5 total points, 3.0 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Florida State vs. Stanford key players

Florida State Seminoles

• Thomas Castellanos has thrown for 1,365 yards, completing 62.3% of his passes and recording nine touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He’s also run for 286 yards (47.7 ypg) on 65 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Gavin Sawchuk, has carried the ball 67 times for 352 yards (58.7 per game), scoring six times. He’s also caught seven passes for 101 yards and one touchdown.
• Duce Robinson’s 443 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 40 times and has collected 25 receptions and three touchdowns.
• Micahi Danzy has grabbed 16 passes while averaging 55.0 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• Lawayne McCoy has racked up eight receptions for 128 yards, an average of 32.0 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• Ashlynd Barker has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Earl Little II, Florida State’s top tackler, has 40 tackles and two interceptions this year.
• Edwin Joseph has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 12 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

Stanford Cardinal

• Ben Gulbranson has thrown for 1,445 yards (240.8 ypg) while completing 59.2% of his passes and tossing six touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
• Micah Ford has rushed 91 times for 400 yards, with three touchdowns. He’s also tacked on eight catches for 77 yards.
• Cole Tabb has run for 194 yards across 39 attempts, scoring one touchdown.
• CJ Williams has hauled in 404 receiving yards on 35 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
• Bryce Farrell has 20 receptions (on 26 targets) for a total of 389 yards (77.8 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Sam Roush’s 18 catches (on 34 targets) have netted him 219 yards (36.5 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• Clay Patterson has 3.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 11 tackles.
• Stanford’s tackle leader, Matt Rose, has 37 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Collin Wright has a team-high one interception to go along with 17 tackles and one pass defended.