The Green Bay Packers host the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. Green Bay (4-3) looks to rebound from a 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions, while Carolina (3-3) aims to recover from a 43-13 defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Packers are 3.5-point favorites at Lambeau Field, with Jordan Love leading the NFL's second-ranked passing attack (1,958 yards). Running back Josh Jacobs made his season debut last week, rushing for 36 yards and adding a 25-yard touchdown reception. The SportsLine Projection Model favors Green Bay to cover the spread in 65% of simulations, while expert Zack Cimini backs Panthers wideout Jalen Coker to exceed 61.5 receiving yards.
NBA: Kings at Pelicans
In New Orleans, the winless Sacramento Kings (0-4) face the also winless Pelicans (0-4). New Orleans is a 5.5-point favorite, with the SportsLine Model projecting a Pelicans cover in 66% of simulations. Kings center Domantas Sabonis, averaging 16.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists, is tipped by expert Mike Barner to combine for over 20.5 rebounds and assists.
NHL: Canucks at Sharks
The Vancouver Canucks visit the San Jose Sharks in a late-night matchup. Both teams have struggled defensively, with Vancouver allowing a league-high 65 goals and San Jose tied for sixth-most at 44. The SportsLine Model favors the under 6.5 total goals, hitting in over 62% of simulations.
College Football: Florida Atlantic at North Texas
North Texas (second nationally at 43.1 points per game) hosts Florida Atlantic (17th at 37.3). Despite recent high-scoring affairs, the SportsLine Model projects the under 77.5 total points, with simulations hitting the under over 85% of the time.
