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Tyler Huff will lead the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3) into their battle versus the New Mexico State Aggies (1-4) at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Aggies are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +21.5) against the Gamecocks (with an over/under of 58.5 points).
Keep reading to check out our preview for this season, and find all of our betting picks here, too!
Jacksonville State -21.5 vs. New Mexico State
Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Gamecocks (-21.5)
- Moneyline: Gamecocks (-1818), Aggies (+936)
- Total: 58.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State Betting Stats and Info
The Gamecocks have won twice against the spread (in five tries). Jacksonville State has recorded a 2-2 record in the four games this season it has been the moneyline favorite. New Mexico State has won just one game against the spread this season (1-4-0). When underdogs by 21.5 points or more, the Aggies have covered the spread in all one game. New Mexico State has played as the underdog on the moneyline four times this season, losing each game.
Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State Recent Stats and Trends
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- Jacksonville State has two wins against the spread, and is 2-1 overall, over its past three games.
- In its past three contests, Jacksonville State has hit the over twice.
- Jacksonville State’s scoring average over the last three games is 4.0 points lower than the 58.5 total listed for this matchup.
New Mexico State Aggies
- New Mexico State has not covered the spread and is 2-1 overall in its past three contests.
- In New Mexico State’s past three contests, it has gone over the total twice.
- New Mexico State and its opponents have combined to score an average of 48.8 combined points in its last three games, 9.7 less than the 58.5 over/under in this matchup.
Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State Key Players
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- This year Huff has compiled 1,073 yards through the air (214.6 yards per game) while completing 67.2% of his passes, with five touchdowns and four interceptions. He also has 445 rushing yards on 63 carries (plus five scores), averaging 89.0 yards per game.
- So far this year Tre Stewart has run for 354 yards (70.8 per game), with eight touchdowns.
- Mike Pettway has 13 catches (20 targets) and paces his team with 248 receiving yards (49.6 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Cam Vaughn has contributed with 223 yards, on 18 catches plus one touchdown. He averages 44.6 receiving yards per game.
- Brock Rechsteiner has caught seven passes for 146 yards and one touchdown, averaging 29.2 yards per game.
- Jaylen Swain has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and has also added 2.0 TFL and eight tackles.
- Ky’Won McCray has totaled 17 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- Zechariah Poyser has picked off three passes to lead the team while adding 10 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.
New Mexico State Aggies
- Santino Marucci has passed for 268 yards (28-of-59), with two touchdowns and two interceptions (53.6 yards per game). He’s also rushed 18 times for 74 yards and one touchdown.
- Seth McGowan has taken 59 carries for a team-leading 334 rushing yards (66.8 per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- So far this season Mike Washington has run for 185 yards on 57 carries (37.0 yards per game), with two touchdowns.
- TJ Pride has hauled in 12 receptions for 123 yards, best on his team. He averages 24.6 receiving yards per game.
- Kordell David has hauled in nine catches for 72 yards (14.4 per game).
- PJ Johnson III is averaging 14.4 yards per game, with six catches for 72 yards.
- This season Buddha Peleti leads the team with 2.0 sacks and has added 1.0 TFL and nine tackles.
- Tyler Martinez’s 30 tackles and 1.0 TFL mean he’s the team’s top tackler.
- Josiah Cox has a team-high two interceptions and has tacked on 15 tackles and two passes defended in five games this season.