Arizona vs. SMU Holiday Bowl Prediction & Odds

The Arizona Wildcats and the SMU Mustangs play in the Holiday Bowl on January 2, 2026.

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Arizona vs. SMU Matchup Info

  • Game date: Friday, January 2, 2026
  • Game time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Location: San Diego, California
  • Venue: Snapdragon Stadium
  • TV channel: FOX

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Arizona vs. SMU Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Wildcats (-3)
  • Moneyline: Wildcats (-151), Mustangs (+126)
  • Total: 51.5 points
  • Pick ATS: Arizona (-3)
  • Pick OU: Over (51.5)
  • Prediction: Arizona 29, SMU 24

Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.

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Arizona vs. SMU Betting Records and Insights

  • Arizona is 7-4-0 ATS this season.
  • SMU has covered five times in 11 chances against the spread this year.
  • The Wildcats have an ATS record of 4-1 when playing as at least 3-point favorites this season.
  • The Mustangs have been an underdog by 3 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in two of those games.
  • So far this season, four of Arizona's 11 games have hit the over.
  • SMU games have hit the over four out of 11 times this year.