8/18 Nflx

[Dark Horse]

ARI 1H -0.5

Leinart will play into 2Q, followed by Warner. Schaub will get 20-30 snaps.

Two winless new head coaches remaining. ARI should be able to make that one (SD), but I'm taking the 1H, because ex Boise St. Zabransky is slotted for the 4Q, and he could do well against ARI's 3rd and 4th stringers. This is the same place where Boise St had its miracle comeback last bowl season.

Since 1990, ARI is 15-9 ATS as a preseason favorite; HOU is 6-10 as dog.

[Dark Horse]

Only preseason, but the first dim signs of a continuing Cardinals curse. I almost bet on score in first 7:30 minutes. Five minutes into game, Cardinals go for it on 4th and 1 on HOU 15. Don't get it. Why don't they just kick the FG? First home game, get on the board. Keep it simple. They always make it too hard on themselves.