{"id":40878,"date":"2026-10-27T10:13:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=40878"},"modified":"2026-10-27T10:13:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:13:26","slug":"jacksonville-state-vs-new-mexico-state-picks-prediction-and-odds-october-27-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/college-football\/jacksonville-state-vs-new-mexico-state-picks-prediction-and-odds-october-27-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Picks, Prediction and Odds | October 27, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A perfect conference record, a four-game winning streak, and a road trip to the desert against a team that just leaned on its running back for 178 yards. This <strong>Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State prediction<\/strong> carries real weight in the Conference USA standings, and the betting market has already made its move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jacksonville State visits Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on October 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET, and the spread has pushed through the key number of 3 while the total has dropped a full point. Before you finalize your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/college-football\">college football predictions<\/a>, here&#8217;s a complete breakdown of the odds, line movement, key matchups, and best bets for this midweek showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Quick Picks and Prediction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spread Pick:<\/strong> Jacksonville State -3.5 (-102)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moneyline Pick:<\/strong> Jacksonville State<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Pick:<\/strong> Under 49.5 (-110)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Projected Final Score:<\/strong> Jacksonville State 27, New Mexico State 21<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Odds and Line Movement for Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jacksonville State opened as a 3-point road favorite and held at that number before ticking up to -3.5. The total moved in the opposite direction, falling from 50.5 to 49.5 as the market leaned toward a lower-scoring game. Public spread bets have backed the Gamecocks heavily. Stay on top of every adjustment with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/odds\">live odds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Spread<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Jacksonville State Gamecocks<\/td><td>-3 (-110)<\/td><td>Over 50.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Mexico State Aggies<\/td><td>+3 (-110)<\/td><td>Under 50.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Spread<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Jacksonville State Gamecocks<\/td><td>-3.5 (-102)<\/td><td>Over 49.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Mexico State Aggies<\/td><td>+3.5 (-118)<\/td><td>Under 49.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Line Movement &#8211; Spread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Jacksonville State<\/th><th>New Mexico State<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>10\/26<\/td><td>-3.5 (-102)<\/td><td>+3.5 (-118)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/26<\/td><td>-3 (-115)<\/td><td>+3 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/26<\/td><td>-3 (-118)<\/td><td>+3 (-102)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/26<\/td><td>-3 (-115)<\/td><td>+3 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/26<\/td><td>-3 (-112)<\/td><td>+3 (-108)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/25<\/td><td>-3 (-108)<\/td><td>+3 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/25<\/td><td>-3 (-110)<\/td><td>+3 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Line Movement &#8211; Total<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Over<\/th><th>Under<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>10\/25<\/td><td>49.5 (-110)<\/td><td>49.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/25<\/td><td>50.5 (-110)<\/td><td>50.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splashsports.com\/wagertalk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40691\" style=\"width:626px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion.png 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Matchups and Handicap: Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Conference USA Week 9 matchup features two teams battling for position in the league standings. Jacksonville State enters at 5-2 overall with a perfect 3-0 record in conference play, while New Mexico State sits at 3-4 overall and 2-1 in CUSA action. The Gamecocks have won four straight, including victories over Middle Tennessee, Kennesaw State, and Florida International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jacksonville State has been one of the more consistent teams in the conference, averaging 27.3 points and 390.6 total yards per game on offense while allowing just 22.7 points and 346.0 yards per contest on defense. New Mexico State counters with 24.6 points and 371.7 total yards per game, while its defense has surrendered 25.4 points per contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gamecocks Passing Attack Holds the Edge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dual-threat quarterback Caden Creel is the engine of the Jacksonville State offense. Creel has thrown for 1,637 yards with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions while adding 500 rushing yards and four scores on the ground. His versatility makes him the most dangerous player on the field in this matchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wide receiver Deondre Johnson leads the Gamecocks&#8217; receiving corps with 431 yards and three touchdowns, and he draws a favorable matchup against a New Mexico State defense allowing 224.1 passing yards per game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s where Jacksonville State should find its biggest advantage. The ground game is a different story, as the Aggies have been stout against the run, allowing just 109.1 rushing yards per contest. That strength could slow Creel&#8217;s scrambling and limit the Gamecocks&#8217; rushing attack, especially with two running backs listed as questionable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NMSU Ground Game Behind James Jones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Mexico State&#8217;s offense runs through running back James Jones, who has piled up 777 rushing yards and four touchdowns this season. Jones is coming off a big performance against Sam Houston, rushing for 178 yards and a touchdown in a 30-24 win. Quarterback Adam Damante complemented that ground attack with 160 passing yards and two touchdowns in the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the Aggies can establish Jones early, they&#8217;ll have a chance to keep this game competitive while also shortening it. A run-heavy approach keeps the clock moving and limits possessions for both sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jacksonville State has the more productive passing attack and has shown greater offensive consistency throughout the season, but with the Aggies&#8217; run defense taking away part of the Gamecocks&#8217; identity and injuries thinning out skill positions on both rosters, this sets up as a grinding, methodical game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Betting Trends: JSU vs NMSU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jacksonville State is 5-2 overall and 3-0 in Conference USA play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Mexico State is 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Conference USA play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Gamecocks have won four consecutive games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jacksonville State averages 27.3 points per game and allows 22.7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Mexico State averages 24.6 points per game and allows 25.4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Aggies are allowing just 109.1 rushing yards per game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Mexico State is allowing 224.1 passing yards per game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public spread betting has heavily backed Jacksonville State.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Injuries and Notes: JSU vs NMSU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jacksonville State:<\/strong> RB Justus Savage is questionable with an undisclosed issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jacksonville State:<\/strong> RB Andrew Paul is questionable with an undisclosed issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jacksonville State:<\/strong> WR Franklin Baret is questionable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jacksonville State:<\/strong> WR Gabe Glover is questionable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jacksonville State:<\/strong> Caden Creel has 1,637 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, six interceptions, 500 rushing yards, and four rushing scores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jacksonville State:<\/strong> Deondre Johnson leads the team with 431 receiving yards and three touchdowns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Mexico State:<\/strong> WR Brodie Malone-Bradford is questionable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Mexico State:<\/strong> James Jones has 777 rushing yards and four touchdowns, including 178 yards against Sam Houston.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Mexico State:<\/strong> Adam Damante threw for 160 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Sam Houston.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ATS and Total Picks for Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ATS Pick:<\/strong> The spread has moved from 3 to 3.5, and the Gamecocks remain the right side. Jacksonville State is unbeaten in conference play, riding a four-game winning streak, and has the more productive and consistent offense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creel should find openings through the air against a defense allowing 224.1 passing yards per game, and the Gamecocks&#8217; defense, allowing just 22.7 points per contest, gives them the edge in a close game. Take Jacksonville State -3.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Pick:<\/strong> The total has already slipped from 50.5 to 49.5, and there&#8217;s still value on the under. New Mexico State&#8217;s run defense, allowing only 109.1 rushing yards per game, should limit one of Jacksonville State&#8217;s primary weapons, while the Aggies&#8217; reliance on James Jones and the ground game will keep the clock running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add in questionable tags on two Gamecocks running backs, two Gamecocks receivers, and a New Mexico State receiver, and both offenses could be working with limited depth. Take the under 49.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Bet:<\/strong> Jacksonville State -3.5 (-102)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moneyline:<\/strong> Jacksonville State<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total:<\/strong> Under 49.5 (-110)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Score Prediction for Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Mexico State should keep this competitive by leaning on James Jones and its stout run defense, but Creel and the Jacksonville State passing attack should make enough plays to stay perfect in conference play in a game that stays below the number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Final Score Prediction:<\/strong> Jacksonville State 27, New Mexico State 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spread Result:<\/strong> Jacksonville State covers -3.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Result:<\/strong> Under 49.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A perfect conference record, a four-game winning streak, and a road trip to the desert against a team that just leaned on its running back for 178 yards. This Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State prediction carries real weight in the Conference USA standings, and the betting market has already made its move. 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This <strong>Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State prediction<\/strong> carries real weight in the Conference USA standings, and the betting market has already made its move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Jacksonville State visits Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on October 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET, and the spread has pushed through the key number of 3 while the total has dropped a full point. Before you finalize your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/college-football\">college football predictions<\/a>, here's a complete breakdown of the odds, line movement, key matchups, and best bets for this midweek showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Quick Picks and Prediction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Odds and Line Movement for Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Jacksonville State opened as a 3-point road favorite and held at that number before ticking up to -3.5. The total moved in the opposite direction, falling from 50.5 to 49.5 as the market leaned toward a lower-scoring game. Public spread bets have backed the Gamecocks heavily. Stay on top of every adjustment with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/odds\">live odds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Spread<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Jacksonville State Gamecocks<\/td><td>-3 (-110)<\/td><td>Over 50.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Mexico State Aggies<\/td><td>+3 (-110)<\/td><td>Under 50.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Spread<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Jacksonville State Gamecocks<\/td><td>-3.5 (-102)<\/td><td>Over 49.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Mexico State Aggies<\/td><td>+3.5 (-118)<\/td><td>Under 49.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Line Movement - Spread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Jacksonville State<\/th><th>New Mexico State<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>10\/26<\/td><td>-3.5 (-102)<\/td><td>+3.5 (-118)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/26<\/td><td>-3 (-115)<\/td><td>+3 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/26<\/td><td>-3 (-118)<\/td><td>+3 (-102)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/26<\/td><td>-3 (-115)<\/td><td>+3 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/26<\/td><td>-3 (-112)<\/td><td>+3 (-108)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/25<\/td><td>-3 (-108)<\/td><td>+3 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/25<\/td><td>-3 (-110)<\/td><td>+3 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Line Movement - Total<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Over<\/th><th>Under<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>10\/25<\/td><td>49.5 (-110)<\/td><td>49.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/25<\/td><td>50.5 (-110)<\/td><td>50.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splashsports.com\/wagertalk\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40691\" style=\"width:626px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Matchups and Handicap: Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>This Conference USA Week 9 matchup features two teams battling for position in the league standings. Jacksonville State enters at 5-2 overall with a perfect 3-0 record in conference play, while New Mexico State sits at 3-4 overall and 2-1 in CUSA action. The Gamecocks have won four straight, including victories over Middle Tennessee, Kennesaw State, and Florida International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Jacksonville State has been one of the more consistent teams in the conference, averaging 27.3 points and 390.6 total yards per game on offense while allowing just 22.7 points and 346.0 yards per contest on defense. New Mexico State counters with 24.6 points and 371.7 total yards per game, while its defense has surrendered 25.4 points per contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gamecocks Passing Attack Holds the Edge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Dual-threat quarterback Caden Creel is the engine of the Jacksonville State offense. Creel has thrown for 1,637 yards with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions while adding 500 rushing yards and four scores on the ground. His versatility makes him the most dangerous player on the field in this matchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Wide receiver Deondre Johnson leads the Gamecocks' receiving corps with 431 yards and three touchdowns, and he draws a favorable matchup against a New Mexico State defense allowing 224.1 passing yards per game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>That's where Jacksonville State should find its biggest advantage. The ground game is a different story, as the Aggies have been stout against the run, allowing just 109.1 rushing yards per contest. That strength could slow Creel's scrambling and limit the Gamecocks' rushing attack, especially with two running backs listed as questionable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NMSU Ground Game Behind James Jones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>New Mexico State's offense runs through running back James Jones, who has piled up 777 rushing yards and four touchdowns this season. Jones is coming off a big performance against Sam Houston, rushing for 178 yards and a touchdown in a 30-24 win. Quarterback Adam Damante complemented that ground attack with 160 passing yards and two touchdowns in the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If the Aggies can establish Jones early, they'll have a chance to keep this game competitive while also shortening it. A run-heavy approach keeps the clock moving and limits possessions for both sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Jacksonville State has the more productive passing attack and has shown greater offensive consistency throughout the season, but with the Aggies' run defense taking away part of the Gamecocks' identity and injuries thinning out skill positions on both rosters, this sets up as a grinding, methodical game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Betting Trends: JSU vs NMSU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Injuries and Notes: JSU vs NMSU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ATS and Total Picks for Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ATS Pick:<\/strong> The spread has moved from 3 to 3.5, and the Gamecocks remain the right side. Jacksonville State is unbeaten in conference play, riding a four-game winning streak, and has the more productive and consistent offense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Creel should find openings through the air against a defense allowing 224.1 passing yards per game, and the Gamecocks' defense, allowing just 22.7 points per contest, gives them the edge in a close game. Take Jacksonville State -3.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Pick:<\/strong> The total has already slipped from 50.5 to 49.5, and there's still value on the under. New Mexico State's run defense, allowing only 109.1 rushing yards per game, should limit one of Jacksonville State's primary weapons, while the Aggies' reliance on James Jones and the ground game will keep the clock running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Add in questionable tags on two Gamecocks running backs, two Gamecocks receivers, and a New Mexico State receiver, and both offenses could be working with limited depth. Take the under 49.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Score Prediction for Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>New Mexico State should keep this competitive by leaning on James Jones and its stout run defense, but Creel and the Jacksonville State passing attack should make enough plays to stay perfect in conference play in a game that stays below the number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40878","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40878"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40878\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40882,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40878\/revisions\/40882"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40879"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40878"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40878"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40878"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}