The 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game kicks off the preseason schedule from Canton, Ohio, with the Arizona Cardinals set to take on the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.
The Cardinals are looking to improve upon a 4-13 2025 campaign under new head coach Mike LaFleur, who makes his debut in the Hall of Fame Game.
Meanwhile, the Panthers are hoping to build on their surprise postseason berth after winning the NFC South last year, finishing with an 8-9 record.
NFL expert R.J. White, managing editor of betting and Fantasy content at CBS Sports, has made his pick for the game. White has delivered remarkable success on NFL picks since 2017, especially against the spread, and is now leaning on the Over 35 points in the Cardinals vs. Panthers matchup.
White pointed out that the last four Hall of Fame Games have trended Over, with the highest scoring game reaching 41 points. He notes, however, that there is a "margin for error," particularly if the Panthers coaching staff is on autopilot.
The game will be played at 8 p.m. ET from Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The latest Cardinals vs. Panthers odds have Carolina as a 1-point favorite, with the over/under for total points scored at 35.
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The Arizona Cardinals are set to make their debut under new head coach Mike LaFleur in the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game, and it will be interesting to see how the team performs under their new leadership.
The Carolina Panthers, meanwhile, are looking to build on their surprise postseason berth last year and will be hoping to continue their momentum in the Hall of Fame Game.
The game is set to be an exciting one, with the Over 35 points trend from recent Hall of Fame Games and the Panthers' hopes to build on their postseason success.
The outcome of the game will be crucial for both teams, with the Cardinals looking to improve upon their 4-13 record from last year and the Panthers hoping to continue their momentum.
The 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game is set to kick off the preseason schedule from Canton, Ohio, with the Arizona Cardinals taking on the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.
Source: CBS