Browns vs. Cardinals odds, prediction: Arizona will suffer first loss

The Wildcat returns for his 25th season in the Bettor’s Guide. Cat’s record in print stands at 652-561 (53.8 percent) against the spread.

Sunday

CLEVELAND BROWNS (-3) over Arizona Cardinals:

Enticing matchup, with both sides peaking at the right time. the Cards have painstakingly crafted a spotless résumé to this point, and the roster has earned every bit of the acclaim it has gotten — but greater pressures typically accompany sustained seasonal perfection. We’re suckers for ball-control run games, and Cleveland is deploying just that, in spades. Swing with the Browns, for one unit.

Monday

TENNESSEE TITANS (+5.5) over Buffalo Bills

Those league operatives who craft each annual NFL schedule are pretty sharp. The Bills are a juggernaut — but they’re not necessarily the only one in the league … not to mention that among the worst things an NFL coach can do is permit a hot squad to peak prematurely. Titans coach Mike Vrabel has a tremendous rapport with his players, and the best is almost certainly yet to come. Titans make most of chances, for one unit.

Last week: 0-1-1. Bengals (Push). Panthers (L)
Season: 6-3-1