FIU Panthers Look to Shock UCF Knights in Big 12 Debut
They are set to face off against Florida International at 8pm EST game at The Addition Financial Arena on the Big 12 Network. Both teams come to the court urging for a win.
Game outlook
They are set to face off against Florida International at 8pm EST game at The Addition Financial Arena on the Big 12 Network. Both teams come to the court urging for a win. UCF previously saw success as a member of their former conference, The AAC, and in 2019-2,020 season they finished with a decent 19-15 record making it to the 2nd round of the NIT tournament. Although Florida International had a slightly weaker season, ending with a 14-18 record, they are prepared to put-up a fight in hopes of starting this season with strong momentum.
Game Info
When: Monday, 11/6/2023 @ 8:00pm EST
Where: Addition Financial Arena Stadium Panthers vs Knights Betting Odds Moneyline: Golden Panthers +425 | Golden Knights -575
Spread: Golden Panthers +10 (-110) | Golden Knights -10 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 139 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Florida will win straight-up is 85%.
Fla. International Golden Panthers
FIU suffered a big loss when Denver Jones transferred to the SEC to join the Auburn Tigers, as he was the Panthers top scorer with 20.1 PPG. Despite this loss, the cupboard is far from bare as Arturo Dean returns. Dean ended last season as the C-USA Freshman of the Year and earned a spot on the C-USA preseason All-Conference team. He will be supported by the returning sophomores Dashon Gittens (6.9 PPG) and Peta Krivokapic (6.9 PPG). The Panthers also brought in several transfers including Jonathan Aybar (North Florida) and JUCO star Okechukwu Okeke (chose FIU over Kansas State, Memphis and Maryland). While FIU finished the season ranked 210th overall by KenPom, they ranked 43rd in pace of play and look to make gains this season.