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Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

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New Mexico State (11-8) vs Jacksonville State (12-7)

January 25, 2025 at 09:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: New Mexico State -4 — Over/Under: 136

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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and New Mexico State Aggies meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Pan American Center. Here’s a Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Prediction. This article will include a Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Pick.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat Sam Houston and UTEP, and they play FIU, Liberty, and Middle Tennessee next. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 77.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Jaron Pierre Jr. is averaging 21.2 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Jamar Franklin is averaging 10.4 points and 2.5 rebounds. Michael Houge is the third double-digit scorer and Jao Ituka is grabbing 1.6 rebounds. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.

New Mexico State Aggies Betting Preview

The New Mexico State Aggies lost to Liberty and Kennesaw State, and they play Middle Tennessee, Western Kentucky, and UTEP next. The New Mexico State Aggies are averaging 72.8 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 67.4 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Christian Cook is averaging 15 points and 2.2 rebounds, while Peter Filipovity is averaging 11.6 points and 7.9 rebounds. Robert Carpenter is the third double-digit scorer and Zawdie Jackson is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The New Mexico State Aggies are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 67.4 percent from the free throw line. The New Mexico State Aggies are allowing 28.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.

Why the New Mexico State Aggies will win

  • New Mexico State has won 19 of its last 22 home games against Conference opponents.
  • Jacksonville State has lost the first half in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win

  • Jacksonville State has won each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • New Mexico State has lost three of its last four home night games against the Conference USA.

Matchup/League Facts

  • New Mexico State ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.4).
  • New Mexico State ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (68.5%).
  • Jacksonville State ranks T359th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.1).
  • Jacksonville State ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.1).

Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Injury Report

New Mexico State doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Jamar Franklin is questionable for Jacksonville State due to an undisclosed issue.

Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Prediction

The New Mexico State Aggies are arguably the more talented team, but they’re coming off a loss to Kennesaw State as a big favorite and have scored 60 or fewer points in three straight games. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have not only won seven of their last 10 games, but they’ve covered seven of their last nine games. Jacksonville State has an above-average offense, so if New Mexico State doesn’t pick it up, this could get ugly for the home team. Jacksonville State has four road wins on the season and is top-100 in offensive field goal percentage and three-point percentage. Jacksonville State has a chance if it hits shots at an average clip. Give me the Gamecocks and the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Jacksonville State +4

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