Updated
Updated · SportsLine · Aug 5
R.J. White Backs Over 35.5 in Cardinals-Panthers Hall of Fame Game
Updated
Updated · SportsLine · Aug 5

R.J. White Backs Over 35.5 in Cardinals-Panthers Hall of Fame Game

3 articles · Updated · SportsLine · Aug 5

Summary

  • SportsLine's R.J. White said he is leaning to the over in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game, with the total set at 35.5 points for Arizona vs. Carolina.
  • Carolina enters as a 1.5-point favorite for the 8 p.m. ET preseason opener at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, though White's full spread pick is being kept behind SportsLine's paywall.
  • Mike LaFleur will make his debut as Cardinals head coach after Arizona's 4-13 2025 season, while the Panthers come off an 8-9 campaign that still produced an NFC South title and playoff berth.
  • The matchup opens the 2026 NFL preseason and is being framed around betting interest rather than team news, with the report centered on White's track record and subscription pitch.

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