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 (-152), Mustangs (+127)
  • 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 has won seven games against the spread this season, while failing to cover four times.
  • SMU has compiled a 5-6-0 ATS record so far this year.
  • When playing as at least 3-point favorites this season, the Wildcats have an ATS record of 4-1.
  • The Mustangs have covered the spread twice this season (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
  • So far this season, four of Arizona's 11 games have gone over the point total.
  • SMU games have gone over the point total four out of 11 times this year.

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