UL Lafayette did have all their eyes on the NCAA Tournament and came up short. But years of betting and watching the minor tournaments, the small conference teams very rarely have motivational problems. Now against the nasty step brothers in-state motivation is not an issue. UL Lafayette has a much better RPI and will be the more motivated team. Teams with at least nine more wins and getting three or more points are 5-0 against the spread in this rare occurrence, plus a push. Such teams are 4-2 su including 4-0 since 2011.