The New Mexico State Aggies (1-4, 0-2 Conference USA) visit the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3, 1-0) in a Wednesday night tussle in Jacksonville, Ala. Kickoff at AmFirst Stadium will be at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
New Mexico State went 0-for-September after defeating visiting FCS Southeast Missouri State 23-16 in its Aug. 31 season opener. The Aggies have twice been held under 200 yards in total offense and are averaging just 263.8 yards per game overall, which ranks 126th in the nation — out of 133 teams — according to NCAA.com.
The Aggies never led in their most recent loss, a 50-40 defeat as 9-point home underdogs to the rival New Mexico Lobos. The Over (54) easily hit as there were a combined 43 points scored in the 4th quarter. For the season, State is 1-4 against the spread (ATS) with a 2-2-1 Over/Under record.
Jacksonville State defeated Kennesaw State 63-24 Friday and has rallied with back-to-back victories after opening 0-3. The Gamecocks covered as 17-point home favorites for their 2nd cover in a row — they’re 2-3 ATS on the season with a 4-1 O/U record.