First, I want to thank all the writers, hosts and — yes — VSiN Daily readers who got me through a summer of non-football topics.
As Adam Burke points out in his preview of tonight’s Hall of Fame Game, this begins a stretch of 21 consecutive Thursdays with football.
Before we get to tonight’s game, though, there’s a bigger question:
Should you even bet NFL preseason games?
Adam says yes, because preseason is the only time of year coaches actually tell bettors what they’re planning to do. Knowing quarterback rotations, playing time and coaching philosophies creates opportunities that disappear once the regular season begins.
Steve Makinen agrees preseason can offer value and notes one Hall of Fame Game trend that jumped off the page:
Despite totals in the mid-30s, the Over has cashed in four consecutive Hall of Fame Games.
Burke also likes Carolina’s quarterback situation, pointing to the mobility of Haynes King compared with Arizona’s more traditional passers.
Tonight’s Betting Market
🏈 Panthers -1.5
📈 Total: 35.5
💰 More than 75% of the handle is on Carolina, while more than 80% of the money is backing the Under at DraftKings Sportsbook.
👉 Adam’s Preseason Betting Tips (Encore presentation from last year) →
📊 Steve’s Hall of Fame Game Trends →
Pete Crow-Armstrong has overtaken Shohei Ohtani as the National League MVP favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook following the Cubs’ sweep of the Dodgers. Both hit two home runs.
⭐ Pete Crow-Armstrong: -110
⭐ Shohei Ohtani: +100
Thursday’s getaway-day schedule features several intriguing matchups, and Greg Peterson has projections and best bets for every game.
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Yesterday’s results are now posted, and today’s AI-generated plays will be available a few hours before first pitch.
Note: VOLT’s plays were posted later than intended yesterday because of an automation issue. We’ve fixed the problem, and today’s plays will publish on schedule (2-3 hours before the first pitch).
⚡ VOLT: Yesterday’s Results • Today’s Plays →
🏈 College Football: The 345-page VSiN College Football Betting Guide is available now for VSiN Pro subscribers.
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⛳ PGA Tour: Wes Reynolds has his Best Bets for the Wyndham Championship.
👉 Wes’ outright picks →
🎾 Tennis: Zach Cohen has today’s Best Bets from the ATP and WTA events in Montreal and Toronto.
👉 Zach’s top plays →
🏇 Horse Racing: Daily Racing Form handicapper Mike Beer has selections and projected finishers for today’s Saratoga card.
👉 Mike’s Saratoga Picks →
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