Football returns tonight as the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals clash in the Hall of Fame Game (8 p.m. ET, NBC). While the Panthers hold a slight edge in the Hall of Fame Game odds, the real betting value lies in the prop market.
My best Hall of Fame Game player props and NFL picks are backing Trevor Etienne, Kenny Pickett, and Bam Knight to start the preseason with a bang.
Hall of Fame Game player prop picks
| Pick |  Probabillity |
|---|---|
 Trevor Etienne anytime touchdown |
16% |
| Kenny Pickett 50+ passing yards |
50% |
 Bam Knight 25+ rushing yards |
67% |
Percentages courtesy of Kalshi, one of the best prediction market apps.
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Trevor Etienne anytime touchdown (16%)
Sophomore running back Trevor Etienne heads into the 2026 season as the likely third-string option for the Carolina Panthers. Most of the starters won't play tonight, and that means limited touches for RB1 Chuba Hubbard and RB2 Jonathan Brooks.
This contest is an opportunity for Etienne to get a heavier workload. The former Florida Gator had 20 carries for 94 yards last season, and while opportunities may be limited in the regular season, Etienne is likely to be the top option tonight.
In red-zone opportunities, he has a real shot at finding paydirt.
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Kenny Pickett 50+ passing yards (50%)
The Panthers already announced that Kenny Pickett will start under center, with QB1 Bryce Young watching from the sidelines. While rookie signal-caller Haynes King is likely to get snaps as well, Pickett will be the main man.
The quarterback hasn't played much over the last couple of seasons, but this is an opportunity to make his presence felt against a Cardinals defense that has struggled at times.
Pickett has starter experience from his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and getting to 50 passing yards shouldn't be difficult as the main man under center.
Bam Knight 25+ rushing yards (67%)
The Arizona Cardinals won't have Jeremiyah Love or Tyler Allgeier in the backfield, which means a couple of different backups will be getting carries.
Bam Knight is one of those names. He had 82 carries for 269 yards last year before a season-ending injury. Alongside James Conner and Trey Benson, he'll be getting touches tonight.
There's no guarantee he'll get a roster spot for the upcoming season, but tonight's matchup allows him the chance to prove his worth. A couple of good chunks on the ground could have him well clear of this number in no time.
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Uncertainty around playing time—and which players will even play tonight—limits the prop options from what we might expect for NFL regular season games next month.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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