Jacksonville State travels to Las Cruces for a key Conference USA showdown against New Mexico State on Wednesday night. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Gamecocks enter at 5-2 overall and 3-0 in conference play, while the Aggies sit at 3-4 overall.
Odds and Predictions
Jacksonville State is a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 49.5 points. The money line lists Jacksonville State at -155 and New Mexico State at +132. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each FBS game 10,000 times, projects the total to go over 49.5 points, calling for 54 combined points. The model indicates the over hits in 61% of simulations. Additionally, the model suggests one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations.
Team Overview
Jacksonville State's offense has been consistent in conference play, led by dual-threat quarterback Caden Creel. The Gamecocks have seen the over hit in their last two games and in four of their last five outings. New Mexico State, quarterbacked by Trey Hedden, also saw the over hit in its most recent game.
Model Performance
Entering Week 9, the SportsLine model held a 68-59 record on top-rated college football picks, returning nearly $400 for $100 players.
