The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3, 1-0) aim to keep pace in the Conference USA standings when they host the New Mexico State Aggies at AmFirst Stadium on Wednesday. The Gamecocks, led by head coach Rich Rodriguez, are coming off a dominant 63-24 win over Kennesaw State. Jax State leads CUSA in scoring at 36.4 points per game. The Aggies had a bye in Week 6, and lost to New Mexico 50-40 in the Rio Grande Rivalry in their last game on Sept. 28. NMSU won the only meeting between these programs, defeating Jacksonville State 20-17 in 2023.
Kickoff in Jacksonville, Ala., is at 7:30 p.m. ET. The latest Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State odds via SportsLine consensus list the Gamecocks as 21.5-point favorites, while the over/under is 59 points. Before making any New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State picks, you need to see the Week 7 college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor.
Kaylor is an NFL, college football and DFS expert for SportsLine, who has covered the NFL and college football for close to a decade as a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. His background as a former college football All-American and NFL player gives him a unique perspective when building his fantasy lineups and locking in his betting picks. He has his finger on the pulse of the college football landscape and has been cashing in big for the last two years.
Kaylor destroyed the books in college football in 2023, netting a whopping 57.9 units while posting a 107-45-2 record. Anyone who followed his picks finished the season way up.
Now, Kaylor has dialed in on New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State on Wednesday and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines on the spread, money line and over/under for Jax State vs. NMSU:
- Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State spread: Jacksonville State -21.5
- Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State over/under: 59 points
- Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State money line: Jacksonville State -1754, NMSU +923
- Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State: See picks at SportsLine
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Why Jacksonville State can cover
The Gamecocks have one of the most explosive offenses in the Group of 5. They currently lead Conference USA in scoring, averaging 36.4 points per game. Jacksonville State has found success with a balanced offensive attack, with per game averages of 226.8 passing yards and 204.4 rushing yards.
Jax State will be facing a NMSU defense that has struggled mightily in 2024. The Aggies allow 35.0 points per game, and have gotten shredded on the ground, allowing 233.2 rushing yards per game. Dual-threat quarterback Tyler Huff (445 yards, five touchdowns) and running back Tre Stewart (354 yards, eight touchdowns) are the Gamecocks' leading rushers and could be in for big games on Wednesday. See which team to pick here.
Why New Mexico State can cover
The Aggies have proven to be an above average team on the offensive side of the ball. They have rushed for 777 yards in five games as a team (155.4 yards per game), which is the fourth-best per game average in Conference USA. Junior running back Seth McGowan leads the way with 334 yards and two touchdowns on 58 carries.
This game will likely come down to NMSU's ability to slow down the Jacksonville State offense. The Aggies allow 35 points and 462.2 total yards per game. Jax State has a strong rushing attack, and NMSU is allowing 233.2 yards per game on the ground. If head coach Tony Sanchez can get his team to commit to stopping the run, they will likely be able to stay within striking distance. See which team to pick here.
How to make New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State picks
Kaylor has analyzed Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State from every angle and he's leaning Under on the point total. He has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's only sharing what it is, and which side to back, at SportsLine.
So who wins Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State on Wednesday, and what critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the expert who profited $5,790 for $100 college football bettors in 2023, and find out.
