Saturday’s contest that pits the New Mexico State Aggies (11-8, 4-2 CUSA) against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (12-7, 4-2 CUSA) at Pan American Center has a projected final score of 73-69 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of New Mexico State, who is a small favorite in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 9:00 PM ET on January 25.

Based on our computer prediction, New Mexico State is projected to cover the spread (3.5) versus Jacksonville State. The two teams are expected to eclipse the 135.5 over/under.

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New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Venue: Pan American Center
• Line: New Mexico State -3.5
• Point total: 135.5
• Moneyline (to win): New Mexico State -170, Jacksonville State +140

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New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  New Mexico State 73, Jacksonville State 69

Spread & Total Prediction for New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State

• Pick ATS: New Mexico State (-3.5)
• Pick OU: Over (135.5)

New Mexico State has put together a 7-9-0 record against the spread this season, while Jacksonville State is 11-5-0. A total of six out of the Aggies’ games this season have hit the over, and seven of the Gamecocks’ games have gone over. The teams average 150.3 points per game, 14.8 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 games, New Mexico State has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall. Jacksonville State has gone 8-2 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 matches.

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New Mexico State Performance Insights

• The Aggies are outscoring opponents by 5.4 points per game with a +103 scoring differential overall. They put up 72.7 points per game (233rd in college basketball) and allow 67.3 per outing (63rd in college basketball).
• New Mexico State is 42nd in the nation at 35.7 rebounds per game. That’s 3.6 more than the 32.1 its opponents average.
• New Mexico State connects on 7.9 three-pointers per game (163rd in college basketball) at a 34.5% rate (145th in college basketball), compared to the 6.5 per game its opponents make at a 28.7% rate.
• The Aggies’ 93.1 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 244th in college basketball, and the 86.2 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 51st in college basketball.
• New Mexico State and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Aggies commit 11.4 per game (179th in college basketball) and force 10.6 (284th in college basketball action).

Jacksonville State Performance Insights

• The Gamecocks put up 77.6 points per game (104th in college basketball) while giving up 69.8 per contest (125th in college basketball). They have a +148 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 7.8 points per game.
• Jacksonville State comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 8.0 boards. It grabs 36.9 rebounds per game (18th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 28.9.
• Jacksonville State hits 7.9 three-pointers per game (163rd in college basketball), 1.5 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 36.5% from deep (59th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 33.5%.
• Jacksonville State has committed 2.3 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 9.6 (24th in college basketball) while forcing 7.3 (363rd in college basketball).

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