Preseason games can be unpredictable, but this matchup sets up well for points. Both teams are expected to give extended reps to backup quarterbacks, with Kenny Pickett and Haynes King seeing significant action for Carolina, while Carson Beck headlines Arizona’s quarterback rotation. 

Arizona enters the game with one of the deeper preseason quarterback rooms, featuring Beck, Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew II, and Kedon Slovis, while Carolina has multiple capable options behind Bryce Young. Quarterback depth is often one of the biggest drivers of preseason scoring. 

A projected simulation from Covers forecasts a 20-17 final score, totaling 37 points, comfortably above this number. The same projection estimates nearly 560 combined offensive yards and 35 total first downs. 

The betting market has also shown support for points, with reports indicating 73% of the money backing the over in this Hall of Fame Game matchup. 

With multiple quarterbacks expected to play, depth on both offenses, and a total sitting at just 34, there’s value on the over.