Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks go up against the New Mexico State, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, March 5.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 142.5. Expect Jacksonville State and New Mexico State to surpass this number at -110.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Liberty Flames by a 81-78 scoreline.

New Mexico State were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 86-85 (OT) reverse against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NM State have won the last two matchups against Jax State, landing 61-52 and 79-70 scorelines. Both triumphs came on the road. The previous 5 H2H meetings have involved NM State winning four times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Jacksonville State	14-15	2123	1982	141	10-8	4-7	1L
New Mexico State	13-15	2118	2020	98	9-6	4-9	2L

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Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Over 142.5 points are expected be scored during this college showdown, with this pick available at odds of -110 and this looks like a bet worth taking.

We only make our basketball picks after confirming the latest college hoops team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State stats:

• The 142.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Jax State games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Jax State games on the road.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 NM State games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 NM State games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in the last 2 NM State games.

Over 142.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

Over 142.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Jax State 73 - 75 NM State

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 75-73 win for the Aggies. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

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Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

New Mexico State are -238 favorites and that means a 70% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Jacksonville State are trading at +195.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 142.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Over 142.5, then the odds are -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Jax State

+195

NM State

-238

Point Spread

Jax State +4.5

-102

NM State -4.5

-120

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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Jacksonville State Stats

New Mexico State Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 77.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.50 pts and allowed 69.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	24-5	2282	2028	254	13-2	11-3	1W
Sam Houston	21-8	2420	2145	275	13-1	8-7	5W
Western Kentucky	18-11	2309	2161	148	13-5	5-6	6W
Kennesaw State	18-11	2441	2210	231	14-3	4-8	4W
Louisiana Tech	16-13	2009	1895	114	14-3	2-10	1L
Middle Tennessee	15-14	2197	2119	78	12-5	3-9	3W
Jacksonville State	14-15	2123	1982	141	10-8	4-7	1L
FIU	14-15	2349	2277	72	11-5	3-10	1W
New Mexico State	13-15	2118	2020	98	9-6	4-9	2L
Missouri State	13-16	2183	2143	40	10-6	3-10	7L
UTEP	10-19	2010	2109	-99	8-7	2-12	4L
Delaware	9-20	1977	2132	-155	5-10	4-10	4L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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