The Jacksonville State Gamecocks host the UTEP Miners on Saturday in the second game of the college football season. The Miners are looking to improve their play on the road this season. In 2022, UTEP went 2-5 on the road. Meanwhile, Jacksonville State, which is making its debut as a FBS team in Conference USA, owned a 3-1 record at JSU Stadium last season.
Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Miners are 1.5-point favorites in UTEP vs. Jacksonville State odds from the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 54.5. Before making any Jacksonville State vs. UTEP picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer simulation model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $2,500 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on UTEP vs. Jacksonville State and just revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several college football odds and trends for Jacksonville State vs. UTEP:
- UTEP vs. Jacksonville State spread: UTEP -1.5
- UTEP vs. Jacksonville State over/under: 54.5 points
- UTEP vs. Jacksonville State money line: UTEP -126, Jacksonville State +106
- UTEP: Over is 4-0 in Miners' last four road games
- JSU: Under is 10-4 in Gamecocks' last 14 games overall
- UTEP vs. Jacksonville State picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why UTEP can cover
Senior defensive lineman Praise Amaewhule is one of the top pass rushers for this group. Amaewhule has quick feet and will effectively use his hands against blockers. The Texas native also has a good understanding of angles. During his career at UTEP, Amaewhule has recorded 32 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks.
Junior safety Kobe Hylton does a great job hovering around the box. Hylton has great awareness and play recognition skills. The Georgia native totaled 91 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five quarterback hits and two forced fumbles last year. Sophomore cornerback Ilijah Johnson is a solid defender in the secondary. Johnson has good ball skills and instincts. The Arizona native logged 20 tackles, six breakups and two interceptions last campaign. See which team to pick here.
Why Jacksonville State can cover
Jacksonville State owned a solid defense in 2022, allowing 22.9 points per game. The Gamecocks forced their opponents to fewer than 20 points in six games last season. Junior defensive lineman Chris Hardie is an effective and evasive rusher. Hardie has good play recognition skills. Last season, the Alabama native led the team in tackles for loss (15.5) and sacks (5.5).
Hardie logged a tackle for loss in nine of the 11 games played in 2022. He also recorded a sack in four straight games to end the year. Junior defensive lineman Jaylen Swain is another solid pass-rusher. Swain has the quickness and violent hands to push the pocket. He registered 36 total stops, 8.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and a team-best two forced fumbles in 2022. See which team to pick here.
How to make UTEP vs. Jacksonville State picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 54 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins UTEP vs. Jacksonville State, and which side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that's up nearly $2,500 on its college football picks since its inception, and find out.
