UTEP vs. Jacksonville State odds, spread, line: 2023 college football picks, Week 0 predictions by top model
The UTEP Miners hit the road to take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on in a Week 0 college football matchup on Saturday afternoon. Last season the Miners went 5-7 including a 3-5 record in conference play. Meanwhile, Jacksonville State logged a 9-2 record. This will be the Gamecocks' first season at the FBS level in the Conference USA as they accepted an invitation in November of 2021.
Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Miners are 1-point favorites in UTEP vs. Jacksonville State odds from the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 54. 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 UTEP vs. Jacksonville State:
- UTEP vs. Jacksonville State spread: UTEP -1
- UTEP vs. Jacksonville State over/under: 53.5 points
- UTEP vs. Jacksonville State money line: UTEP -118, Jacksonville State -102
- 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
The Miners had a stifling defense in 2022. They were consistently flying around the ball while forcing opponents into difficult situations. UTEP was first in the CUSA in total defense (352.9), third in passing defense (216.9), and second in rush defense (136). Senior linebacker Tyrice Knight has terrific range and awareness.
Knight is effective in forcing turnovers as well. The Florida native led the team in total tackles (97) along with five pass deflections, three forced fumbles and one interception. In 2022, he had four games with double-digit spots. Junior safety Kobe Hylton made a big impact on the backend of the defense. Hylton is a reliable tackler with sound instincts on the field. The Georgia native totaled 91 total tackles, three pass breakups and two fumbles. See which team to pick here.
Why Jacksonville State can cover
Jacksonville State had a high-powered and exciting offense in 2022. They averaged 423.6 total yards of offense which was headlined by the ground attack. Jacksonville State racked up 251 rushing yards per game with a whopping 37 scores.
This unit had four players with 450-plus rushing yards on the year. Junior running back Anwar Lewis is a shifty ball carrier with good elusiveness. Lewis (5'8) is able to hide behind his offensive lineman behind the line of scrimmage before exploding to the next level. Lewis was first on the squad in rushing yards (818) with eight touchdowns. The Florida native had four games with at least 100 rushing yards. See which team to pick here.
How to make UTEP vs. Jacksonville State picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over 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.
