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New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State prediction, odds: 2024 college football Week 7 picks from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks and predictions for Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State on Wednesday

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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3) host the New Mexico State Aggies (1-4) in a standalone Conference USA battle on Wednesday. Jacksonville State is 2-3 against the spread this season after covering in its last two games. As for New Mexico State, it has covered the spread in nine of its last 14 games dating back to last season. The Gamecocks rank first in the conference in scoring offense (36.4). Meanwhile, Jacksonville State logs 19.6 points per contest. 

Kickoff from AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., is at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Gamecocks are 21.5-point favorites in the latest New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 59.5. Before making any New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread football picks since inception, and is 8-4 on top-rated picks over the past two weeks of this season. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns!

Now, the model has dialed in on New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds on the spreadmoney line and over/under for Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State:

  • New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State spread: Gamecocks -21.5
  • New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State over/under: 59.5 points 
  • New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State money line: Gamecocks -1754, Aggies +914
  • JVST: Jacksonville State has hit the 1Q Over in eight of its last 10 games
  • NMSU: New Mexico State is 1-4 ATS this season
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Why Jacksonville State can cover

Senior running back Tre Stewart is an effective playmaker in the backfield. Stewart runs with a relentless motor and does a solid job finding the open crease. The North Carolina native has 65 carries for 354 yards, 5.4 yards per carry and a team-high eight touchdowns. In his last game, Stewart logged 134 yards and four touchdowns.

Junior receiver Michael Pettway is a deep threat for the Gamecocks. Pettway has reeled in 13 receptions for 248 yards and two touchdowns. He's gone over 90 yards twice this season. Freshman receiver Cam Vaughn is an additional effective pass catcher, snagging 18 catches for 223 yards, and one touchdown. In his last outing, Vaughn had seven receptions for 96 yards. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why New Mexico State can cover

New Mexico State's rushing attack has been its most effective way of moving the ball offensively. The Aggies are fourth in the conference in rushing offense (153.4) with 4.1 yards per rush. Junior running back Seth McGowan uses his awareness and agility to rack up yards. The Texas native has 58 carries for 334 yards, two touchdowns and 5.8 yards per rush.

He's finished with 50-plus rushing yards in four of the five games played in 2024. In his last outing, McGowan had 74 rushing yards and 38 receiving yards. Freshman receiver TJ Pride is looking to build on his best game of the season, finishing with three catches for 63 yards on Sept. 28. The Texas native has 12 catches for 123 yards in 2024. See who to back at SportsLine.

How to make New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 58 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time. You can see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State, and which side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.