NFL Trends

CAROLINA @ ARIZONA
Underdog is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Panthers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Arizona.
Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games as a favorite.
Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games overall.
Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. NFC.
Panthers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Arizona.

Las Vegas @ Indiana

Over is 4-0 in Fever last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-0 in Fever last 4 games as a favorite.
Over is 4-0 in Aces last 4 games as an underdog.
Over is 4-0 in Aces last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 4-0 in Fever last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 8-1 in Fever last 9 games as an underdog.
Over is 6-1 in Aces last 7 overall.
Fever are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.


Los Angeles @ Minnesota

Over is 7-0 in Lynx last 7 home games.
Over is 7-0 in Lynx last 7 games as a home favorite.
Sparks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Lynx are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog.
Sparks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog.
Sparks are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.
Sparks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Sparks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.


Toronto @ Portland

Over is 10-0 in Tempo last 10 road games.
Over is 10-0 in Tempo last 10 games as a road underdog.
Over is 7-1 in Fire last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 7-1 in Tempo last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-1 in Tempo last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Tempo last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 5-1 in Fire last 6 games as a home favorite.
Over is 5-1 in Tempo last 6 games as an underdog.

The 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game

Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton, Ohio

Early game snapshot
This is the first preseason game, so starters typically play very little or not at all.
Arizona rookie QB Carson Beck is expected to start and get significant playing time.
Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love will not play, with Arizona expected to be cautious in the Hall of Fame Game.


Hall of Fame Game Injury Report

Carolina Panthers
OUT / Not expected to play
LaBryan Ray (DL) — retired unexpectedly before the game, creating a depth loss on the defensive line.
Saahdiq Charles (G) — placed on injured reserve, removing an experienced interior offensive lineman from preseason action.

Players being monitored
Tershawn Wharton (DT) — dealing with a neck issue and not expected to participate.
Nic Scourton (OLB) — injury concern; depth players likely to receive more snaps.
Princely Umanmielen (OLB) — also among the outside linebacker group being monitored.

Practice/camp concern
Xavier Legette (WR) — had a recent practice setback after being carted off, but final status needs confirmation before kickoff.

Arizona Cardinals
OUT / Not expected to play
Jeremiyah Love (RB) — will not play in the Hall of Fame Game. Arizona is protecting its rookie running back investment.

Other RB situation
Arizona may also be cautious with its running back group. Tyler Allgeier is expected to see more work with Love sitting.

Players to monitor
Trey Benson (RB) — knee issue has limited him and could affect the running back rotation.


Here are the last 10 NFL Hall of Fame Games and a few betting trends that are useful when handicapping this year's Panthers vs. Cardinals matchup.

Year*************** Matchup*********** Final Score***********Total
2025------ -------Chargers vs. Lions--------34-7-----------------------41
2024-------------Bears vs. Texans-----------21-17---------------------38
2023-------------Browns vs. Jets------------ 21-16---------------------37
2022------------ Raiders vs. Jaguars------ 27-11---------------------38
2021------------ Steelers vs. Cowboys---- 16-3----------------------19
2020----------- Canceled (COVID-19) —--------------------------
2019----------- Broncos vs. Falcons------14-10--------------------24
2018----------- Ravens vs. Bears--------- 17-16-------------------33
2017----------- Cowboys vs. Cardinals---20-18------------------ 38
2016 Canceled (field conditions) — —

Betting trends
7 of the last 8 played Hall of Fame Games have finished with 38 points or fewer.
Only one of those games reached 40+ points (2025: Chargers 34, Lions 7).
Final scores are commonly decided by one possession because teams rotate through multiple backup quarterbacks.
Coaches generally prioritize evaluating players over game-planning, leading to conservative offenses early in the game.
Quarterback rotation is usually the single biggest factor in betting these games, often more important than team strength.

How that applies to Panthers vs. Cardinals
Current expectations
Panthers: Kenny Pickett is expected to start, with rookie Haynes King also seeing significant action.
Cardinals: Rookie Carson Beck is expected to receive extended playing time.
Arizona's rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is expected to sit out.

Current betting opinion

If the total closes at
36.5: like Under 36.5.
35.5: still lean Under, but it's a thinner edge because 20-16, 17-19, or 18-18 type outcomes can land close to the number.
35 or lower: would probably pass unless the late market and quarterback news become even more favorable to the Under.

Early professional betting breakdown for the Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals Hall of Fame Game (Thursday, Aug. 6).

Current market (Wednesday night)
Spread: Panthers -1.5
Total: 35.5–36.5
Moneyline: Panthers around -120 to -125; Cardinals around +100 to +105.

Quarterback rotation (most important preseason factor)

Panthers
Expected starter: Kenny Pickett
Rookie Haynes King is expected to receive significant second-half snaps.
Bryce Young is expected to sit.

Cardinals
Rookie Carson Beck is expected to start and play meaningful snaps.
Arizona wants an extended evaluation of Beck.

Injury report

Panthers
Several starters are expected to sit.
Depth has been affected by injuries during camp.
DL LaBryan Ray unexpectedly retired this week.

Cardinals
Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love will not play.
Veteran Tyler Allgeier is expected to handle much of the rushing workload.

Historical Hall of Fame trends
Hall of Fame Games are often low scoring because starters rarely play.
Underdogs have performed well historically against the spread, although recent totals have been more mixed than in past years.

Strongest leans (as of tonight)
Best Bet
Under 35.5 (or better)

Why:
Vanilla offensive playbooks.
Backup-heavy lineups.
Coaches are evaluating players more than trying to win.
Fewer explosive plays are typical in this game.

Side
Lean: Panthers ML

Reason:
Pickett brings more NFL experience than Arizona's rookie QB rotation.
Carolina's quarterback depth looks slightly more stable entering the game.

Projected score: Panthers 17 – Cardinals 16 (33 total)

As always, the most important information for a preseason game is the quarterback rotation and the final inactive list.
Those often move the line more than power ratings do.

MLB Trends

LA ANGELS @ BALTIMORE
Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 vs. American League West.
Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Under is 5-0 in Angels last 5 games as an underdog.
Orioles are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 5-0 in Youngs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 overall.
Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.

ATHLETICS @ CINCINNATI
Over is 4-0-1 in Greenes last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 vs. American League West.
Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League West.
Over is 5-0 in Additons last 5 games behind home plate.
Over is 2-0-2 in last 4 vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
Under is 3-0-1 in Barnetts last 4 starts as an underdog.
Under is 3-0-1 in Barnetts last 4 starts on grass.

NY METS @ CLEVELAND
Mets are 5-0 in McLeans last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
Over is 5-0 in Bacons last 5 games behind home plate.
Guardians are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games as an underdog.
Over is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 games as a road underdog.
Under is 5-1 in Guardians last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road favorite.

PITTSBURGH @ MILWAUKEE
Under is 6-0 in Brewers last 6 overall.
Pirates are 6-0 in Ashcrafts last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 6-0 in Ashcrafts last 6 starts as a favorite.
Over is 9-0 in Ashcrafts last 9 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Brewers last 6 on grass.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a favorite.
Pirates are 6-0 in Ashcrafts last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games as an underdog.

TORONTO @ CHI. CUBS
Blue Jays are 5-0 in Ceases last 5 starts as a road favorite.
Under is 4-0-1 in Imanagas last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Blue Jays are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
Blue Jays are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Petersons last 4 starts as a favorite.
Over is 9-0 in Marquezs last 9 interleague games behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games as a favorite.
Road team is 6-0 in Marquezs last 6 interleague games behind home plate.

DETROIT @ SEATTLE
Over is 6-0-1 in Tigers last 7 games as a favorite.
Over is 7-0-1 in Valdezs last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 3-0-1 in Millers last 4 starts as a favorite.
Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0 in Millers last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games following a loss.
Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 3-0-1 in Millers last 4 starts overall.

WASHINGTON @ PHILADELPHIA
Over is 6-0 in Mikolas' last 6 starts as an underdog.
Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
Phillies are 7-0 in Sanchezs last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 7-0 in Mikolas' last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 5-0 in Mikolas' last 5 starts as a road underdog.
Over is 7-0 in Mikolas' last 7 starts overall.
Over is 5-0 in Mikolas' last 5 road starts.
Over is 4-0 in Mikolas' last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

CHI. WHITE SOX @ BOSTON
Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Suarezs last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 vs. American League Central.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Suarezs last 4 starts.
Road team is 4-0 in Conroys last 4 games behind home plate.
Red Sox are 9-1 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2-1 in Red Sox last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.

MIAMI @ ATLANTA
Under is 8-0 in Marlins last 8 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 7-0 in their last 7 overall.
Braves are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Braves are 8-0 in their last 8 games as a favorite.
Under is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 vs. National League East.
Braves are 7-0 in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
Under is 6-0 in Marlins last 6 games as a road underdog.

MINNESOTA @ KANSAS CITY
Royals are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
Over is 6-0-1 in Twins last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 6-0 in Wachas last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Royals are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
Under is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 games following a win.
Under is 4-0-2 in Royals last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 6-0 in Wachas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

SAN DIEGO @ ARIZONA
Diamondbacks are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 6-0 in Padres last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-0 in Buehlers last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road underdog.
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
Padres are 4-0 in Buehlers last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Buehlers last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

NFL TRENDS AND WEDNESDAY BASEBALL
CJ Abrams hit a two-run triple in the 11th inning.
P Miles Mikolas then knocked in a run with a safety squeeze bunt.
Phillies have a one-game lead for the last Wild Card slot.

— Orioles 5, Angels 2
Trevor Rogers allow three hits in 6+ IP.
Tyler O’Neill/Coby Mayo hit back/back home runs.
Baltimore is 17-10 in its last 27 games; they’re half-game out of the last Wild Card slot.

— Red Sox 4, White Sox 0
Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games.
Sonny Gray gave up 3 hits in 6 IP; he is 14-2, 2.78 this season.
Boston has won 7 in a row, 30 of its last 35 games.

— Rays 4, Rockies 0
Tampa Bay swept a series for the 11th time this season.
Nick Martinez got 17 outs; he is 11-3, 2.55 this season.
Tyler Wells got four outs in relief, all strikeouts.

— Cubs 7, Dodgers 6
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice, had four RBI.
Shohei Ohtani homered twice, had three RBI.
Dodgers have lost their last six games.

— Blue Jays 5, Astros 4 (10)
Ernie Clement hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning.
Houston led this game 3-0 after five innings.
Astros still lead Texas by 1.5 games atop the AL West.

— Mets 6, Guardians 5 (10)
Mets tied game in 9th inning on a Cleveland error.
Bo Bichette knocked in winning run in the 10th inning.
Angel Genao went 4-for-5, in his first MLB game.

— Braves 4, Marlins 1
Bryce Elder allowed one hit in seven IP.
Drake Baldwin went 2-for-4 with two RBI
Atlanta has won seven in row, leads NL East by 8.5 games.

— Famous birthdays, August 6th:
Jerry Golsteyn, 72
Stephanie Kramer, 70
Dale Ellis, 66
David Robinson, 61
Vera Farmiga, 53
Seneca Wallace, 46
Hunter Greene, 27
Jared Jones, 25

NFL trends……..

— Last three years, Dallas is 11-6-1 ATS vs NFC East opponents.

— Chiefs are 0-5 ATS in their last five visits to Denver.

— Lions are 13-4 ATS in last 17 games as a road favorite.

— Last two years, Eagles were 6-0 ATS as an underdog.

— Under Dan Quinn, Washington is 8-3 ATS as a home favorite.

— Last two years, Chargers are 10-1-1 ATS vs AFC Went opponents.

— Last two years, Raiders are 11-17 ATS as an underdog.

— Buffalo covered its last five games against the Jets.

— If the baseball playoffs started today (they don’t):
AL: Rays, White Sox, Astros. Wild Cards: Bronx, Red Sox, Tex/Clev
NL: Braves, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Phillies, Arizona

3 keys to victory for Calgary, Toronto in Week 10​

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts are set to open their home schedule on Thursday night, welcoming the Calgary Stampeders to BMO Field to kick off Week 10.

Toronto enters the matchup with a 3-4 record following a bye week.

Calgary has a third straight win in their sights.

Here’s three keys to victory for each team ahead of Thursday’s 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff, which can be watched on TSN/RDS in Canada, and on CFL+ in the U.S. and internationally.

CALGARY STAMPEDERS​

1. THAT DANG D

The Stampeders received the type of defence versus the pass game they’ve been looking for in Week 9 when they held Hamilton to 223 yards through the air, while recording four sacks and an interception. The Argos offence will have to be weary of impact players in defensive linemen Jaylon Hutchings, Folarin Orimolade and linebacker’s Marquel Lee and Derrick Moncrief.

2. MULTIPLE OPTIONS DOWN FIELD

Over the past three games, it’s typically been one of former Argo Dejon Brissett or Jalen Philpot carrying the load. If they can get going in the same game consistently, it will spell trouble for opposing defensive backs. It’s quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.’s job to find them early and get in sync.

3. GROUND AND POUND

Running back Dedrick Mills has seen his average yards per rush decline over the past three games, a stat that’s likely been overshadowed by the strong play of Adams Jr. Mills will have to work for his yards again this week against an Argos’ front allowing 81.9 per game, but finding a way to ease the pressure on his pivot is important.

TORONTO ARGONAUTS
1. HOME COOKING

Quarterback Chad Kelly has spoken of the challenges of playing the first seven games of the season away from home. With a large crowd expected on Thursday, the team will look to leverage the energy to their advantage.

2. HEALTH OF CHAD KELLY

Kelly had an injury scare against the BC Lions in Week 8, but he appears to be all systems go for Thursday. Kelly’s been the leader of the Argos offence all season with 2,323 passing yards and 17 touchdowns, and should be on the attack against a Stampeders secondary that’s still surrendering 330 yards a game despite a strong showing last week.

3. FIND THE HOLES

Head coach Mike Miller needs someone to take the lead and produce in the ground game to help diversify the playbook. Running backs Samuel Hicks and Isaiah Smith will be the ones getting the opportunity to do it.

NEED TO KNOW:​

Vernon Adams Jr. is 5-5 against Toronto.
Chad Kelly is a career 1-2 versus Calgary.
Damonte Coxie needs five catches for 200.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, and can be watched on TSN/RDS in Canada, and on CFL+ in the U.S. and internationally.

2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game (Panthers vs. Cardinals), the expected starters

Carolina Panthers

Offense
QB: Kenny Pickett (expected to start, but likely only 1–2 series)
RB: Rico Dowdle
WR: David Moore
WR: Dan Chisena
TE: Ja'Tavion Sanders
LT: Yosh Nijman
LG: Brady Christensen
C: Cade Mays
RG: Chandler Zavala
RT: Taylor Moton (may sit after a brief appearance)

Most established starters expected to rest
Bryce Young (QB)
Chuba Hubbard (RB)
Tetairoa McMillan (WR)
Adam Thielen (WR)
Robert Hunt (G)
Ikem Ekwonu (LT)


Arizona Cardinals

Offense
QB: Carson Beck (rookie, expected to start)
RB: Michael Carter
WR: Zay Jones
WR: Xavier Weaver
TE: Tip Reiman
Most of the offensive line will consist of backups and players competing for roster spots.

Veteran starters expected to rest
Jacoby Brissett (veteran QB)
James Conner (RB)
Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR)
Trey McBride (TE)
Most projected starting offensive linemen.

How long will the starters play?

Historically in Hall of Fame Games:
Starting QBs usually play 1–2 offensive series (about 10–15 snaps).
Many veteran starters don't play at all.
The second-, third-, and fourth-string players typically play over 80% of the game, making depth more important than star talent for handicapping.