Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State odds, prediction: 2024 college football picks, prop bets from top experts

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3, 1-0) will look to stay in contention in the Conference USA standings when they host the New Mexico State Aggies on Wednesday at AmFirst Stadium. The Gamecocks, led by head coach Rich Rodriguez, earned a commanding 63-24 win over Kennesaw State. Jax State leads CUSA with 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 September 28th. NMSU won the only meeting between these programs, defeating Jacksonville State 20-17 in 2023.

Kickoff in Jacksonville, Alabama is at 7:30 p.m. ET. The latest Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State odds per SportsLine consensus have the Gamecocks as 21.5-point favorites, while the over/under is at 59 points. Before making any picks between New Mexico State and Jacksonville State, check out the Week 7 college football predictions and betting tips from SportsLine’s Jimmie Kaylor.

Kaylor is an NFL, college football and DFS expert for SportsLine and has been covering the NFL and college football for nearly 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 determining his betting tips. He has his finger on the pulse of the college football landscape and has made a lot of money over the last two years.

Kaylor destroyed the books in college football in 2023, scoring a whopping 57.9 units and compiling a record of 107-45-2. Everyone who followed his tips finished the season well.

Now Kaylor tuned in to the New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State game on Wednesday and just announced his picks and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for 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
• Moneyline Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State: Jacksonville State -1754, NMSU +923
• Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State: See picks at SportsLine
• Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State streaming: FuboTV (try for free)

Why Jacksonville State can cover

The Gamecocks have one of the most explosive offenses in the Group of 5. They currently lead Conference USA with an average of 36.4 points per game. Jacksonville State thrived with a balanced offensive attack, averaging 226.8 passing yards and 204.4 rushing yards per game.

Jax State will face an NMSU defense that struggled mightily in 2024. The Aggies are allowing 35.0 points per game and have been 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 big games on Wednesday. See which team you should choose here.

Why New Mexico State Can Cover

The Aggies have proven that they are an above-average team on offense. 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 hinge on NMSU’s ability to slow down Jacksonville State’s offense. The Aggies are allowing 35 points and 462.2 total yards per game. Jax State has a strong rushing attack and NMSU allows 233.2 yards per game on the ground. If head coach Tony Sanchez can get his team to stop the run, they will likely be able to stay within striking distance. See which team you should choose here.

Here’s how to make the choice between New Mexico State and Jacksonville State

Kaylor has analyzed Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State from all angles and is leaning towards the downside in terms of overall points. He has also discovered a critical X-factor that causes him to jump over one side of the range. At SportsLine, he just shares what it is and which side he supports.

So who wins Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State on Wednesday and what key X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-win? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the range you should jump on, all from the expert who won $5,790 for $100 college football bettors in 2023and find out.