NCAAF 10/9 Picks: Jacksonville State Spread Pick vs New Mexico State
- Jacksonville State averaged 47 points the last three games and should be able to put up similar numbers against the welcoming New Mexico State defense on Wednesday.
- Quarterback Tyler Huff rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns in Jacksonville State’s 63-24 win over Kennesaw State last Friday.
- Get the latest odds and College Football predictions for New Mexico State and Jacksonville State ahead!
- Jacksonville State is a solid bet on the moneyline, but may be beatable against the spread (ATS) when the Gamecocks host the New Mexico State Aggies on Wednesday in a Conference USA matchup.
The have averaged 47 points the last three games and put up six touchdowns in the second half last week to beat Kennesaw State 63-24. Quarterback Tyler Huff ran for three scores and 176 yards in the league opener for Jacksonville State.
Although the Gamecocks beat a big NCAA Football spread last week, it may be difficult to do it again on Wednesday. New Mexico State has dropped four in a row, but lost against unbeaten Liberty by just six points and scored 40 in a defeat to New Mexico on Sept. 28.
Betting the over in this one might be the safest bet, but we think you can split your ticket and cash in at the BetUS sportsbook.
New Mexico State vs Jacksonville Game Information
- Game: New Mexico State (1-4, 0-2 C-USA) vs Jacksonville State (2-3, 1-0)
- Location: AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville, Ala
- Day/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. ET
- New Mexico vs Jacksonville Live Stream: Fubo.tv
New Mexico State vs Jacksonville State Odds and Spread
New Mexico State vs Jacksonville State Betting Trends
- The Aggies are 0-4 ATS in the last four road games.
- Over bettors are 8-2 in the last 10 Jacksonville State contests.
- New Mexico State has only covered the first-half spread in two of its last seven road games..
- The Gamecocks are 6-0 ATS in their last six games versus a team with a losing record..
- New Mexico State kicked a field goal as time expired for a 20-17 win over visiting Jacksonville State last season.
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New Mexico State vs Jacksonville State Betting Tips
1. Gamecocks Good Parlay Bet to Reach .500
Jacksonville State struggled to take full control in the first half last week, but left no doubt in the second half with 42 points.
The Gamecocks should continue their scoring spree against a New Mexico State team that is allowing 35 points per contest and surrendered 50 in its last game. Quarterback Tyler Huff ran for three touchdowns last week and is averaging 7.1 yards per carry.
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Tre Stewart leads Jacksonville State with eight rushing TDs – four last week – and Huff has thrown for 1,073 yards with five scoring strikes. Huff ran for 101 yards against Louisville on Sept. 7 in a 49-14 defeat..
The Gamecocks gave up 141 points in three losses to open the season, but beat Southern Miss 44-7 on Sept. 21 and allowed seven to Kennesaw in the second half. Jacksonville State is tied for sixth in the nation with eight interceptions, which makes them a safe bet online.
There is no value to betting the Gamecocks on the moneyline (-1500), so consider taking the first points to be scored in the opening five minutes.
Time of First Score Under 5 Minutes (+111)
2. New Mexico State Could Avoid Rout
The Aggies led Liberty 24-15 midway through the fourth quarter earlier this season, but could not hold on for the upset despite being a 23 ½-point underdog on the NCAA lines.
New Mexico State has gone downhill since, especially on defense. The Aggies have given up 43 points per game over the past three and surrendered 579 yards versus New Mexico last time out.
Quarterback Diego Pavia helped New Mexico State to a 10-5 record and a bowl game in 2023, but he transferred to Vanderbilt and was key in beating No. 1 Alabama on Saturday. The Aggies are just not the same team.
But New Mexico State is coming off a bye week and should be well rested to potentially beat a large spread. Seth McGowan (334 rushing yards, two TDs) and Mike Washington (three TDs) could be key. It is also interesting that the Aggies have held teams to 10 field goals.
Take the Aggies +20½ points. Just too many.
Bet on New Mexico State (+20½)
3. Expect a Conference USA Shootout
Neither team has shown much on the defensive side of the ball.
Jacksonville State’s Zechariah Poyser has three interceptions and the Gamecocks have eight sacks, which makes them a solid favorite in the college football odds.
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— Jax State Football (@JaxStateFB) October 5, 2024
But we can expect both teams to let it all hang out on offense. Much will depend on how well New Mexico State fixed its issues during the off week.
We think, ultimately they can top the over/under total of 57½ points on national television.
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Questions Of The Day
Q: How many winning seasons does New Mexico State have in FBS?
Three. The Aggies made their first bowl game in 2017 before qualifying the last two seasons.
Q. What was Jacksonville State’s record at home in 2023?
The Gamecocks were 5-1 at AmFirst Stadium last year.
