The Wildcat returns for his 25th season in The Post. including the 1997-2020 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 652-561 (53.8 percent) against the spread.
Las Vegas Raiders (+5.5) over PITTSBURGH STEELERS
During their opening-week Monday nighter, Vegas lost its security blanket when backup quarterback Marcus Mariota was knocked out for an indefinite period. But the visitors will be psyched to put up a maximum effort, even given the challenge of the 1 p.m. Eastern start time. Coach Jon Gruden has coaxed stout early-season performance levels throughout his Silver and Black stint. Vegas for one unit.
Derek Carr, Ben RoethlisbergerGetty Images (2)Dallas Cowboys (+3) over LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Not always thrilled by Dallas coach Mike McCarthy’s strategic calls, but given the matchups, it’s no cinch first-year Bolts coach Brandon Staley will manage to stage a rout in this spot. The Dallas franchise managed to engineer meaningful improvement off 2015’s 4-12 record, and have the chance to snap back no less forcefully after 2020’s 6-10 showing. Not sold the Chargers are clearly superior to Dak Prescott’s now-healthier Cowboys crew. Dallas squares its seasonal record, for one unit.
Last week: 2-0. Texans (W). Rams (W).
