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

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

The New Mexico State Aggies (1-4) and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3) are set to square off in a Conference USA battle on Wednesday. New Mexico State is in a massive slump, dropping four games in a row. On Sept. 28, New Mexico outmatched the Aggies 50-40. On the opposite sideline, Jacksonville State has won two in a row after starting the year 0-3. Last week, the Gamecocks blew out Kennesaw State 63-24. 

Kickoff from AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., is at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Gamecocks are 20.5-point favorites in the latest New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 58.5. 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 spread, money line and over/under for Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State:

• New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State spread: Gamecocks -20.5
• New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State over/under: 58.5 points 
• New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State money line: Gamecocks -1370, Aggies +779
• 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

The Gamecocks have been able to move the ball up and down the field, ranking first in C-USA in scoring offense (36.4), second in total offense (431.2) and third in pass defense (204.4). Senior quarterback Tyler Huff is an outstanding dual-threat signal caller. 

Huff is pushing the ball downfield in the passing game while using his fet in the ground attack. The Florida native is completing 67.2% of his passes for 1,073 yards with five passing touchdowns. He also has a team-high 445 rushing yards with another five scores. In his last outing, Huff threw for 193 yards, ran for 176 yards, and three rushing touchdowns. 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 in over 50% of simulations. 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 over 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.