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 key betting picks to consider:

Under 30.5 Points (-120)

• New head coaches Doug Pederson (Jaguars) and Josh McDaniels (Raiders) likely to be conservative with playcalling
• 6 of last 8 Hall of Fame Games went under by average of 9 points
• Second and third-string offenses typically struggle to score
• Both coaches unlikely to reveal complex plays in preseason

Raiders 1Q Touchdowns Over 0.5 (+170)

• Raiders return most of 2021 playoff roster
• More experienced roster compared to rebuilding Jaguars
• McDaniels' hometown connection to Canton could lead to early aggression
• Strong value despite potential starter rest

Jaguars Moneyline (+115)

• More roster spots up for grabs means higher player motivation
• Pederson has more head coaching experience than McDaniels
• Better game management expected from Pederson
• Point spread recently at just +1, indicating good value
• Preseason games with backups typically close to 50/50

The Jaguars offer the best overall betting value, with motivated players fighting for roster spots and an experienced head coach in Pederson leading the way.

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