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Arizona vs SMU: Momentum Clash in Holiday Bowl

In the Holiday Bowl, Arizona, with a 9-3 record and a five-game winning streak, faces SMU, who ended their season with an 8-4 record. Arizona is favored by 1.5 points, with a money line of -120, while SMU is at +100. The over-under is set at 51.5. Arizona has covered the spread in 8 out of 12 games, while SMU has done so in 5 out of 12. This game promises an exciting matchup between Arizonas momentum and SMUs resilience.

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