The Wildcat returns for his 22nd season in The Post. Including the 1997-2017 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 595-498 (54.4 percent) against the spread.
Sunday
BROWNS (+1) over Chargers: After accumulating quality in the ’16 and ’17 drafts, Brownies aced this year’s springtime renewal (with 14 rookies on the roster) and are vastly improved — though marketmakers (and public) grant them but modest respect, factoring in their lost 21st century. Currently 2-2-1, they’ve been unlucky, the lowlight being their violation by the zebras in overtime at Oakland. The Chargers are respectable, but this is first leg of a four-game road trip, virtually unheard of in the modern NFL, which includes next Sunday’s London joust vs. the Titans. Promising rookie QB Baker Mayfield — and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams’ white-hot blitzes — should lessen the effects of Philip Rivers and his passing-reliant offense. Browns maintain ascent, for one unit.
Seahawks (-3) over RAIDERS (Wembley Stadium, London): Right now, this is as bad a good coach/ineffective coach contrast as you’ll find. Even with a diminished talent base, Pete Carroll’s Seahawks show up virtually every week, finishing games to the extent of their respectable abilities. That’s more than you can say about Jon Gruden’s Raiders. ’Hawks sail on, for one unit.
Last week: 0-2
Season: 5-6
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