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August 11, 2023

It’s a busy NFL preseason night with six games, as several big-name rookies and veteran quarterbacks are set to play. It’s always important to pay attention ???? to line moves for any sport you bet on, and the NFL preseason is no exception.

We brought in strategy and trading analyst Jake Fisher to help explain the biggest spread and total shifts for this upcoming slate.

BIGGEST SPREAD SHIFT: Broncos -2.5 to -6 at Cardinals (10 p.m. ET)
FISHER:Sean Payton wants to make a strong first impression after deciding to play his starters for a brief showing. Russell Wilson will then pass the torch to experienced backups Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci. Arizona’s new HC Jonathan Gannon mentioned his starters will be on a case-by-case basis, with Clayton Tune expected to get the most QB work.

BIGGEST TOTAL SHIFT: Giants at Lions — 36.5 to 34.5 (7 p.m. ET)
FISHER: “This total flirted with 37.5 on Monday but continues to fall with mentions of key starters sitting for both teams. Expect to see newly signed Detroit QB Teddy Bridgewater and veteran New York signal-caller Tyrod Taylor early on before lots of playing time for guys fighting ???? for roster spots.”