Cardinals vs. Raiders odds: Las Vegas priced as 60% favorite in preseason opener

The Arizona Cardinals travel to Allegiant Stadium to face the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m. PT. Kalshi has Las Vegas as a 60% favorite to beat Arizona, as of this writing, in the Raiders' preseason opener and Arizona's second exhibition game of the summer.

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Each team finished last season 3-14, tied for the two worst records in the league. Arizona is under first-year coach Mike LaFleur after the finish ended the Kyler Murray era, while Las Vegas begins its first season under Klint Kubiak. The Raiders clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft on a tiebreaker over the Jets, Titans and Cardinals.

Kalshi traders give Las Vegas a 54% probability of winning by more than 2.5 points, as of this writing.

Kalshi traders price a 51% probability the two teams combine for more than 41.5 points, as of this writing.

The clearest angle heading into kickoff is that both staffs are actually playing their teams. Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur has said Arizona's starters will play a drive or two, meaning quarterback Jacoby Brissett is expected to see the field. Las Vegas coach Klint Kubiak is doing the same, though he's said No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will "get plenty" of snaps regardless of how long starters stay in.

The night doubles as an early look at a possible rematch of last year's College Football Playoff national title-game quarterback matchup, with Arizona's Carson Beck and Las Vegas's Mendoza both in the building, though it's unclear when either rookie enters. Beck is not in line to start from the jump after a strong Hall of Fame Game showing last week, and neither is Mendoza. It will also be Kubiak's first game running an NFL sideline as a head coach.

Beyond the quarterbacks, this is the first live look at two of the league's more talked-about rookie classes. Las Vegas was credited with one of the top draft hauls in football this spring, and Thursday gives both fan bases their first game action from this year's picks.

Kalshi has the Cardinals at 2% to win the NFC West Division, as of this writing.

Kalshi has the Raiders at 6% to win the AFC West Division, as of this writing.

Kalshi markets now predict:

When is Cardinals vs. Raiders? Thursday, August 13, 2026, with kickoff at 5:00 p.m. PT.
Where is the game? Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How can I watch? Nationally on ESPN; regionally on Arizona's Family and the Raiders+ app.
What is Kalshi's current number? Las Vegas is a 60% favorite over Arizona, as of this writing.

Las Vegas enters as a clear favorite in a game where both first-year coaches plan to play their starters.

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