The UCF Knights (1-0) look to upset the 13^th-ranked Miami Hurricanes in this Florida showdown. The Hurricanes are moderately favored to win this battle with a point spread of -9.5 (-110).

The Knights are coming off of a 85-62 win over the Florida International Panthers. They came out with authority in the first half, 43-21, but heavily slacked off with a 42-41 performance in the second half.

They are in first for the AAC and had solid success last year with a 19-15 record. This will be another key season to see if they have made improvements from a year ago.

They are off to a great start as they put up 85.0 points and ranked 118^th for that effort. Their efficiency on offense has a rating of 109.0, ranking 174^th in the nation.

On defense, they allowed 62.0 points and now rank 122^nd. In addition, their efficiency on the defensive end has a rating of 79.5 (81^st), which is good to see as they prepare for a rough matchup.

The Hurricanes wasted no time in scoring when they defeated the NJIT Highlanders 101-60. Their offense was great, as they ran off to a 52-32 lead after the first half of play.

They have made themselves a target on top of the ACC, which they finished first in last season. They capped off their season with a 29-8 record, 15-5 in ACC, and lost in the National Semifinal in last year’s tournament.

While their points per game average of 101.0 will likely not last, they are currently 31^st in the nation for points per game. Their efficiency has a rating of 132.9 (34^th), which shows they are great with the ball in a half court setting.

If they continue to allow 60.0 points per game (104^th) they will be in excellent shape. Their efficiency on this end of the floor has a rating of 78.9 (76^th).

MyBookie is currently offering the Miami Hurricanes as a moderate favorite to win at home. Looking at market insights, the Hurricanes have a 66.2 percent chance of winning here.

The Knights did not have a great first test to their season (against a weak team) and they are coming off of a decent previous season. The Hurricanes have excelled the last few years and this will likely be another scenario for success. Look for the Hurricanes to have another quality performance to earn the win.