Top NFL Hall of Fame Game Betting Picks: Raiders vs. Jaguars Preview and Analysis
The NFL preseason kicks off with the Las Vegas Raiders facing the Jacksonville Jaguars in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton. Here are the top betting picks for this matchup:
Under 30.5 Points (-120)
- New head coaches Doug Pederson (JAX) and Josh McDaniels (LV) likely won't reveal key offensive plays
- 6 of last 8 Hall of Fame Games went under by average of 9 points
- Second and third-string offenses typically struggle to score
- Conservative playcalling expected from both sides
Raiders First Quarter Touchdown Over 0.5 (+170)
- Raiders return most of their 2021 playoff roster
- More experienced team compared to rebuilding Jaguars
- Local connection: McDaniels from nearby McKinley High School
- Early aggression expected despite backup players
Jaguars Moneyline (+115)
- More roster spots up for grabs, players have extra motivation
- Pederson brings head coaching experience (Eagles 2016-20)
- Won Super Bowl as head coach
- McDaniels hasn't been head coach since 2010 Broncos stint
- Point spread recently at +1, good value at plus money
- Preseason games often come down to depth and coaching
The combination of motivated players and experienced coaching gives Jacksonville slight edge in what should be a low-scoring affair typical of early preseason games.
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