Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State betting: College basketball preview for February 20

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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (18-8, 10-3 CUSA) are 6-point favorites as they attempt to extend a nine-game home win streak when they square off against the New Mexico State Aggies (13-12, 6-6 CUSA) on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Pete Mathews Coliseum. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 135.5 points.

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Jacksonville State Cover -6 vs New Mexico State -110

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Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State betting lines

  • Jacksonville State moneyline odds to win: -255
  • New Mexico State moneyline odds to win: +207
  • Spread: Jacksonville State (-6)
  • Total: 135.5

Jacksonville State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Jacksonville State has done a better job covering the spread in away games (8-4-0) than it has in home games (5-3-0).
  • When it comes to point totals, the Gamecocks hit the over less consistently in home games, as they’ve exceeded the total one time in eight opportunities this season (12.5%). In road games, they have hit the over six times in 12 opportunities (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Jacksonville State has an identical winning percentage when playing at home compared to away from home (1.000).

Recent trends

  • On offense, the Gamecocks have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 70.7 points per contest over that span compared to the 76.0 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
  • Jacksonville State has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 65.6 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 69.0 it has surrendered per game this year.
  • The Gamecocks’ last 10 contests have seen them make 7.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 36.1% from deep. Both numbers are below their 2024-25 averages of 7.9 makes and 36.7%.

Jacksonville State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 15-8-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 8-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 6+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-3-0; As Underdog: 11-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-14-0 (Home: 1-7-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-0 (Home: 6-0; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-8 (Home: 2-0; Away: 4-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.0 (115th in nation) 40.7 (35th) 35.4 (35th) 29.3 (74th) 11.8 (306th) 9.5 (32nd)

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New Mexico State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This year, New Mexico State is 3-7-0 at home against the spread (.300 winning percentage). Away, it is 6-4-0 ATS (.600).
  • Looking at the over/under, Aggies games have finished over two of 10 times at home (20%), and four of 10 away (40%).
  • The Aggies’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .500 (1-1), and on the road it is .375 (3-5).

Recent trends

  • Over their last 10 games, the Aggies are putting up 64.2 points per game, compared to their season average of 70.6.
  • In its past 10 games, New Mexico State is surrendering 64.7 points per game, compared to its season average of 67.2 points allowed.
  • The Aggies are sinking 1.0 fewer treys per contest in their last 10 games (6.6) compared to their season average (7.6), and they are posting a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (29.3%) compared to their season mark (33.1%).

New Mexico State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-13-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 6-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 6+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-8-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-15-0 (Home: 2-8-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-6 (Home: 4-4; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-6 (Home: 1-1; Away: 3-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.1 (321st in nation) 40.1 (24th) 35.0 (49th) 32.3 (258th) 12.2 (284th) 10.8 (131st)
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