The Wildcat returns for his 24th season in The Post. Including the 1997-2019 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 636-537 (54.2 percent) against the spread.
Miami Dolphins (+4.5) over ARIZONA CARDINALS
Sometimes you have to step in and take on an “obvious” side, which just may happen to be more than a shade overdue for a measure of regression. The Dolphins were fortunate to catch what was a mistake-prone Rams squad, but don’t expect high Miami draft pick Tua Tagovailoa to be a wild and crazy passer here. Mr. T. needed just 22 passes to subdue the Rams. Surprise! Miami squeezes foes in vise, for one unit.
Carolina Panthers (+10.5) over KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Potent RB Christian McCaffrey returns at running back for Carolina, after his month-long-plus injury-compelled absence. Visiting QB Teddy Bridgewater will be more than happy to see him back, and the road hasn’t seemed to bother Teddy much over the years. K.C. is surely a handful, especially in Arrowhead, but price is right. Carolina 60-minute factor, for one unit.
Last week: 1-1. Bengals (W). 49ers (L).
2020 season: 6-10.