The Rebels are 7.5-point favorites when they open conference play at the Thomas & Mack tonight against Fresno State.
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The Rebels are 13-point favorites when they host South Dakota at the Thomas & Mack tonight.
Underdogs were 11-3 against the spread this season on “Monday Night Football” before the New York Giants covered as 2½-point favorites in last week’s 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins.
