Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State odds: Week 9 Wednesday college football picks by proven model — SkimNews

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- Jacksonville State makes the trip to Las Cruces for an 8 p.m. ET Wednesday game at Aggie Memorial Stadium, entering the C-USA matchup at 5-2 overall and 3-0 in conference play against 3-4 New Mexico State.
- Jacksonville State is a 3-point favorite in the latest odds, with the game’s over/under set at 49.5 points.
- SportsLine Projection Model selected the Over 49.5 after 10,000 simulations, projecting 54 combined points and a 61% over rate; it also found one spread side above 50%, though the preview does not name it.
- Caden Creel anchors Jacksonville State’s offense as a dual-threat quarterback whose running ability extends plays, matching CBS Sports’ framing that running games are likely to determine the key CUSA matchup.
- New Mexico State’s last game went over the total, while Jacksonville State’s last two games went over and four of its last five did.
- Trey Hedden is New Mexico State’s quarterback as the 3-4 team fights to stay relevant in the C-USA race.
- SportsLine entered Week 9 on a 68-59 run across its top-rated college-football picks, with nearly $400 returned for every $100 played.
Why it matters: For bettors, the disclosed edge is on the total: SportsLine projects 54 points against a 49.5 line and produces Over in 61% of simulations, while recent games from both teams also trend over. Jacksonville State’s three-point favorite status is clear, but the model’s above-50% spread side is not named.
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