Louisiana Tech at Texas-San Antonio

This is a key Conference USA Western Division matchup with two teams near the top of the standings, so defense will take center stage. Louisiana Tech has had its defensive game face on the last two contests, winning both and allowing 17 and 14 points. They've held three of five opponents to 17 points or less. They will look to control the ball and the clock with RB Kenneth Dixon (583 yards), averaging 6.1 yards per carry. LA Tech is 3-0-1 UNDER the total against a team with a losing record, as well as 6-2 UNDER on the road versus an opponent team with a losing home record. They face a dismal Texas-San Antonio offense that has scored 3, 14 and 25 points in three of the last four games. Three quarterbacks have combined for four TDs and four picks. Texas-San Antonio is on an 8-2 run UNDER the total at home, 5-1 UNDER in conference games and 7-1 UNDER after a victory. They got their first victory last week, holding UTEP to six points and 275 total yards on the road. UTEP was 4-of-17 on third down. Texas-San Antonio is 7-1 UNDER following a spread cover and 6-1 UNDER the total when the Roadrunners face a team with a winning record. In last year's meeting there were five combined turnovers as UTSA was only 4-of-16 on third down. Don't look for much scoring in the rematch. Play this one UNDER the total.