Including the 1997-2008 seasons in The Post, Cat’s 14-year record in print stands at 375-320 (54 percent) against the spread.

TODAY

Texans (+3) over DOLPHINS: Sea Mammals have provided their fans copious hope for 2010, but late-season surge figures to end here. Bad turnover habits are tough to overcome when favored. Houston took Rams for granted, and almost paid with their lives. Lesson learned, and capable Texans respond (+3) for one unit.

LAST WEEK: 2-0-1. Cowboys (plus one unit). (Dolphins (push), BYU (plus one unit).

SEASON: 23-24-1 (minus one unit).

THURSDAY: SMU.

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