The Conference USA play is on Louisiana Tech. Game 517 at 7:00 eastern. Televised on CBSC. LA. Tech has won 12 of 14 and is a solid choice in our simulation models. They are 7-1 this year vs teams like Charlotte that are ranked between 100 and 200 in the RPI Scale. They have won 3 straight and allowed a season low 27% shooting in their last win which was a blowout. They are a stellar 9-2 ats as a favorite of less than 3 and have a solid 19 ranking in road offense. Charlotte come in off a dog win at Texas San Antonio where they scored a season high 89 points. They have lost both meetings in this series by 20+ points and are ranked 332nd in the nation in home defense. When playing opponents that are ranked 51 to 200 in the RPI Scale they are a dismal 2-12 this year. For the aforementioned reasons we will lay the small number with LA. Tech tonight.