Louisiana Tech vs. Colorado State

This is an NIT consolation battle in Texas with both sides coming off losses. Louisiana Tech was routed by Mississippi State, 84-62, shooting 37.7% while getting crushed on the glass 38-25. Their top rebounder is 6-7 freshman Kenny Lofton, Jr., and the team is 9-20 ATS when playing their second road game in three days. They will struggle to rebound against No. 1 seed Colorado State, who has a terrific backcourt and height with 6-5 Dave Roddy (16.2 points per game, 9.4 rebounds per game) and 6-10 James Moors. Colorado State was the top-scoring team in the Mountain West in the regular season (77 points per game), and Louisiana Tech is 8-17 ATS away from home against opponents who shoot 45% or better. Play Colorado State.