CFL
Dunkel
Winnipeg at Toronto
The Blue Bombers head to Toronto on Tuesday night to face an Argonauts team that is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 home games. Winnipeg is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Bombers favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+3). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
Game 121-122: Winnipeg at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 113.628; Toronto 112.122
Dunkel Line: Winnipeg by 1 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: Toronto by 3; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+3); Over
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
Game 123-124: Edmonton at Ottawa (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 112.080; Ottawa 107.869
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 4; 47
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 7; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+7); Under
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Game 125-126: Calgary at Hamilton (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.554; Edmonton 114.036
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 6 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Calgary by 4; 51
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-4); Under
Game 127-128: Montreal at Saskatchewan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 103.872; Saskatchewan 120.826
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 17; 44
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 13 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-13 1/2); Under
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 8
Tuesday, August 12
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WINNIPEG (5 - 2) at TORONTO (2 - 4) - 8/12/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-3 against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-2 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Friday, August 15
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EDMONTON (5 - 1) at OTTAWA (1 - 5) - 8/15/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 69-96 ATS (-36.6 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
EDMONTON is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) when playing on a Friday since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 1-0 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Saturday, August 16
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CALGARY (5 - 1) at HAMILTON (1 - 5) - 8/16/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-2 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-0 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MONTREAL (1 - 5) at SASKATCHEWAN (4 - 2) - 8/16/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) off a win over a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-0 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 3-1 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, August 17
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BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 - 3) at TORONTO (2 - 4) - 8/17/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Week 8
Winnipeg (5-2) @ Toronto (2-4)-- Bizarre CFL scheduling here. Argos haven't played in 11 days; Bombers lost 23-17 at home to Saskatchewan five nights ago- they haven't had their bye yet. Toronto has home game with Lions this Sunday night. Winnipeg (+7) opened season with 45-21 home win over Argos, averaging 11.3 yards per pass attempt in just their second win in last nine games vs Toronto, with four of last five going over total. First Argo home game since July 12; their wins are by 33-26 points. last four Toronto games stayed under, as did three of last four Bomber games. Winnipeg is 4-1 vs spread as an underdog, Toronto 0-2 as favorite.
CFL
Week 8
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Trend Report
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Tuesday, August 12
7:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. TORONTO
Winnipeg is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Toronto is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Friday, August 15
7:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. OTTAWA
Edmonton is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Edmonton's last 11 games on the road
Ottawa is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Edmonton
Ottawa is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Saturday, August 16
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. HAMILTON
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Calgary is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Hamilton
Hamilton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Hamilton's last 15 games
7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. SASKATCHEWAN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Montreal is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Sunday, August 17
7:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. TORONTO
British Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of British Columbia's last 22 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing at home against British Columbia
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CFL
Week 7
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Game of the Day: Blue Bombers at Argonauts
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto Argonauts (Pick, 50)
The Toronto Argonauts could not have imagined they would still hold sole possession of the top spot in the CFL's East Division after enjoying a much-needed bye week. But that's exactly where they sit - despite struggling to a 2-4 start - as they prepare to face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a rare Tuesday night affair at the Rogers Centre. The Blue Bombers come in looking for answers after dropping a 23-17 home decision to Saskatchewan on Thursday.
The Argonauts have been the best of a remarkably bad bunch so far, with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Ottawa Renegades and Montreal Alouettes all losing their Week 7 games to remain in a three-way tie for second at 1-5. The Blue Bombers, meanwhile, share the top spot in the West with Calgary and Edmonton but will look to break the deadlock while hoping to improve to 4-0 on the road. Winnipeg opened the season with a 45-21 home victory over Toronto.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: Bet365 opened this game as a Pick with a total of 50.
INJURY REPORT: Blue Bombers - SB Nick Moore (Questionable, foot), Argonauts - SB Andre Durie (Indefinitely, collarbone), SB Jason Barnes (Indefinitely, knee), SB Chad Owens (Indefinitely, foot).
ABOUT THE BLUE BOMBERS (5-2): Winnipeg's impressive showing masks a significant concern centered around the team's non-existent run game. Nic Grigsby finished with seven yards on 10 carries in the loss to the Roughriders, the latest in a string of unimpressive performances that has first-year coach Mike O'Shea concerned. "It's never one thing," he told the Winnipeg Sun. "That's the issue, is generally a few mistakes on the same play that cost us, that allow us to get caught in the backfield."
ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS (2-4): The Toronto passing game has struggled mightily in 2014, but the blame can hardly be placed on the shoulders of quarterback Ricky Ray. The Argonauts have just two players ranked in the top 20 in receiving yardage through the first seven weeks - and both players are out of the lineup due to injury. Star wideout Chad Owens is still recovering from a mid-foot injury and isn't expected back until early September, while running back Anthony Coombs is out indefinitely with a shoulder ailment that may require surgery.
TRENDS:
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Argonauts are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall.
* Under is 6-1 in Argonauts last seven games in Week 8.
* Blue Bombers are 9-19 ATS in their last 28 meetings in Toronto.
CONSENSUS: 51.52 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the visiting Blue Bombers.
Dunkel
Winnipeg at Toronto
The Blue Bombers head to Toronto on Tuesday night to face an Argonauts team that is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 home games. Winnipeg is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Bombers favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+3). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
Game 121-122: Winnipeg at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 113.628; Toronto 112.122
Dunkel Line: Winnipeg by 1 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: Toronto by 3; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+3); Over
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
Game 123-124: Edmonton at Ottawa (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 112.080; Ottawa 107.869
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 4; 47
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 7; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+7); Under
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Game 125-126: Calgary at Hamilton (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.554; Edmonton 114.036
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 6 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Calgary by 4; 51
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-4); Under
Game 127-128: Montreal at Saskatchewan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 103.872; Saskatchewan 120.826
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 17; 44
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 13 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-13 1/2); Under
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 8
Tuesday, August 12
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WINNIPEG (5 - 2) at TORONTO (2 - 4) - 8/12/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-3 against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-2 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Friday, August 15
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EDMONTON (5 - 1) at OTTAWA (1 - 5) - 8/15/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 69-96 ATS (-36.6 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
EDMONTON is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) when playing on a Friday since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 1-0 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Saturday, August 16
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CALGARY (5 - 1) at HAMILTON (1 - 5) - 8/16/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-2 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-0 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MONTREAL (1 - 5) at SASKATCHEWAN (4 - 2) - 8/16/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) off a win over a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-0 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 3-1 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, August 17
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BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 - 3) at TORONTO (2 - 4) - 8/17/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Week 8
Winnipeg (5-2) @ Toronto (2-4)-- Bizarre CFL scheduling here. Argos haven't played in 11 days; Bombers lost 23-17 at home to Saskatchewan five nights ago- they haven't had their bye yet. Toronto has home game with Lions this Sunday night. Winnipeg (+7) opened season with 45-21 home win over Argos, averaging 11.3 yards per pass attempt in just their second win in last nine games vs Toronto, with four of last five going over total. First Argo home game since July 12; their wins are by 33-26 points. last four Toronto games stayed under, as did three of last four Bomber games. Winnipeg is 4-1 vs spread as an underdog, Toronto 0-2 as favorite.
CFL
Week 8
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Trend Report
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Tuesday, August 12
7:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. TORONTO
Winnipeg is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Toronto is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Friday, August 15
7:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. OTTAWA
Edmonton is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Edmonton's last 11 games on the road
Ottawa is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Edmonton
Ottawa is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Saturday, August 16
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. HAMILTON
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Calgary is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Hamilton
Hamilton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Hamilton's last 15 games
7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. SASKATCHEWAN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Montreal is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Sunday, August 17
7:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. TORONTO
British Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of British Columbia's last 22 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing at home against British Columbia
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CFL
Week 7
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Game of the Day: Blue Bombers at Argonauts
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto Argonauts (Pick, 50)
The Toronto Argonauts could not have imagined they would still hold sole possession of the top spot in the CFL's East Division after enjoying a much-needed bye week. But that's exactly where they sit - despite struggling to a 2-4 start - as they prepare to face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a rare Tuesday night affair at the Rogers Centre. The Blue Bombers come in looking for answers after dropping a 23-17 home decision to Saskatchewan on Thursday.
The Argonauts have been the best of a remarkably bad bunch so far, with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Ottawa Renegades and Montreal Alouettes all losing their Week 7 games to remain in a three-way tie for second at 1-5. The Blue Bombers, meanwhile, share the top spot in the West with Calgary and Edmonton but will look to break the deadlock while hoping to improve to 4-0 on the road. Winnipeg opened the season with a 45-21 home victory over Toronto.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: Bet365 opened this game as a Pick with a total of 50.
INJURY REPORT: Blue Bombers - SB Nick Moore (Questionable, foot), Argonauts - SB Andre Durie (Indefinitely, collarbone), SB Jason Barnes (Indefinitely, knee), SB Chad Owens (Indefinitely, foot).
ABOUT THE BLUE BOMBERS (5-2): Winnipeg's impressive showing masks a significant concern centered around the team's non-existent run game. Nic Grigsby finished with seven yards on 10 carries in the loss to the Roughriders, the latest in a string of unimpressive performances that has first-year coach Mike O'Shea concerned. "It's never one thing," he told the Winnipeg Sun. "That's the issue, is generally a few mistakes on the same play that cost us, that allow us to get caught in the backfield."
ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS (2-4): The Toronto passing game has struggled mightily in 2014, but the blame can hardly be placed on the shoulders of quarterback Ricky Ray. The Argonauts have just two players ranked in the top 20 in receiving yardage through the first seven weeks - and both players are out of the lineup due to injury. Star wideout Chad Owens is still recovering from a mid-foot injury and isn't expected back until early September, while running back Anthony Coombs is out indefinitely with a shoulder ailment that may require surgery.
TRENDS:
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Argonauts are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall.
* Under is 6-1 in Argonauts last seven games in Week 8.
* Blue Bombers are 9-19 ATS in their last 28 meetings in Toronto.
CONSENSUS: 51.52 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the visiting Blue Bombers.
CFL Betting Notes - Week 8
August 12, 2014
The disparity between the East and the West in the CFL regular season standings continued to widen after Week 7’s results. Saskatchewan’s game against Winnipeg last Thursday night was the only divisional matchup on the slate and the Roughriders came away with a 23-17 victory as three-point road favorites. The total stayed UNDER the 54 ½-point closing line.
Friday’s action started off with Edmonton beating Montreal 33-23 as a 4 ½-point favorite on the road and the total went OVER the 46 ½-point line. Later that day, Hamilton fell to British Columbia 36-29 as a 6 ½-point road underdog. That total went way OVER the 49-point closing line. Week 7 closed things out on Saturday with a 38-17 romp of Calgary over Ottawa as a heavy 14-point favorite at home. The total went OVER the closing line of 49 points.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Winnipeg (5-2 SU, 5-2 ATS) at Toronto (2-4 SU, 2-4 ATS)
Point-spread: PICK
Total: 49 ½
Game Overview
The Blue Bombers will look to quickly bounce-back from Thursday’s loss on a short week. Both losses this season have come at home so they will put a three-game road winning streak on the line both straight-up and against the spread. Winnipeg remains the second-highest scoring team in the CFL with an average 26.4 points per game.
It will be double duty for Toronto in Week 8 following last week’s bye which could spell trouble for a team that has been decimated by injuries. Three slotbacks including Chad Owens are out indefinitely. The Argonauts still have four defensive players listed on the Six-Game IR list.
Betting Trends
These two first met in Week 1 with Winnipeg rolling to a 45-21 victory as a seven-point home underdog. The road team had won five of the last seven meetings SU with a 5-1-1 record ATS. The total has gone OVER in four of the last five meetings.
Friday, Aug. 15
Edmonton (5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS) at Ottawa (1-5 SU, 1-5 ATS)
Point-spread: Edmonton -6
Total: 52 ½
Game Overview
Edmonton remains in the thick of the West Division title race after finishing last in 2013. The Eskimos are the highest scoring team in the league this season with 27.2 PPG and their defense is ranked second in points allowed (17.8).
The RedBlacks have looked like an expansion team the past two weeks by getting outscored 76-31 by the other two powers in the West (Saskatchewan and Calgary). Quarterback Henry Burris completed almost 70 percent of his 29 throws this past Saturday, but he got doubled-up 2-1 in interceptions verse touchdowns in the lopsided loss.
Betting Trends
The Eskimos beat Ottawa 27-11 in Week 3 as five-point home favorites. The total stayed UNDER the 53-point closing line. Edmonton is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games and the total has stayed UNDER in five of its first six games this season.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Calgary (5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS) at Hamilton (1-5 SU, 3-3 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -4
Total: 52
Game Overview
Calgary continues to establish itself as the team to beat in the CFL this season with an offense that is scoring an average of 26.1 PPG complimenting the stingiest defense in the league. This unit has only allowed 23 points or more once this season.
The Tiger-Cats have done a complete reversal from last year’s run to the Grey Cup title game with a 1-5 SU start, but they remain just on game off the pace in the watered-down East. They have to be encouraged with the 29 points they tallied against BC last week after scoring an average of 20 points in their first five games.
Betting Trends
The Stampeders grinded-out a 10-7 victory over Hamilton as 9 ½-point home favorites in the first meeting this season. The total for that game closed at 50 ½ points. This followed a two-game SU sweep in 2013 with the total staying UNDER in both games.
Montreal (1-5 SU, 1-5 ATS) at Saskatchewan (4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS)
Point-spread: Saskatchewan -13 ½
Total: 47 ½
Game Overview
Montreal quarterback Troy Smith showed some signs of life in last week’s loss to Edmonton with 231 yards passing and one touchdown throw, but he still only completed 44.4 percent of his 45 attempts. The Alouettes got a decent effort from running back Brandon Whitaker with 79 yards rushing on 15 attempts.
The Roughriders are starting to find their form as defending CFL champs with a three-game SU winning streak after a 1-2 SU start. Running back Jerome Messam rushed for 126 of the 186 yards Saskatchewan gained on the ground against Winnipeg last Thursday.
Betting Trends
This will be the first meeting this season after splitting last year’s series 1-1 SU with the home team winning both times. Montreal did cover ATS in both games and the total stayed UNDER each time. It is 4-1 ATS in its last five trips to Saskatchewan.
Sunday, Aug. 17
British Columbia (4-3 SU, 4-3 ATS) at Toronto (2-4 SU, 2-4 ATS)
Point-spread: TBD
Total: TBD
Game Overview
The Lions will get the advantage of both an extra few days rest as well as facing a team that played just five days earlier. BC’s passing game is starting to become a force with three different players ranked in the top five of the CFL in total receiving yards. Quarterback Kevin Glenn made a strong play to keep his starting role with 407 yards passing against Hamilton even though Travis Lulay has been cleared to play.
Toronto’s main goal will be to stay healthy during this brutal two-game stretch. They will also need a big effort from quarterback Ricky Ray to try and pull-off the Week 8 sweep. His numbers have been impressive so far with 1,687 yards passing and eight touchdown throws while completing 68.1 percent of his passes, but his team’s overall record both SU and ATS has not.
Betting Trends
Looking back at last season’s series, the Lions beat Toronto once at home both SU and ATS and they lost both ways on the road. The total was split 1-1 but it did go OVER in the Argonauts’ 38-12 victory in Week 5 at home on a closing line of 49. BC has covered ATS in five of the last seven meetings overall.
August 12, 2014
The disparity between the East and the West in the CFL regular season standings continued to widen after Week 7’s results. Saskatchewan’s game against Winnipeg last Thursday night was the only divisional matchup on the slate and the Roughriders came away with a 23-17 victory as three-point road favorites. The total stayed UNDER the 54 ½-point closing line.
Friday’s action started off with Edmonton beating Montreal 33-23 as a 4 ½-point favorite on the road and the total went OVER the 46 ½-point line. Later that day, Hamilton fell to British Columbia 36-29 as a 6 ½-point road underdog. That total went way OVER the 49-point closing line. Week 7 closed things out on Saturday with a 38-17 romp of Calgary over Ottawa as a heavy 14-point favorite at home. The total went OVER the closing line of 49 points.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Winnipeg (5-2 SU, 5-2 ATS) at Toronto (2-4 SU, 2-4 ATS)
Point-spread: PICK
Total: 49 ½
Game Overview
The Blue Bombers will look to quickly bounce-back from Thursday’s loss on a short week. Both losses this season have come at home so they will put a three-game road winning streak on the line both straight-up and against the spread. Winnipeg remains the second-highest scoring team in the CFL with an average 26.4 points per game.
It will be double duty for Toronto in Week 8 following last week’s bye which could spell trouble for a team that has been decimated by injuries. Three slotbacks including Chad Owens are out indefinitely. The Argonauts still have four defensive players listed on the Six-Game IR list.
Betting Trends
These two first met in Week 1 with Winnipeg rolling to a 45-21 victory as a seven-point home underdog. The road team had won five of the last seven meetings SU with a 5-1-1 record ATS. The total has gone OVER in four of the last five meetings.
Friday, Aug. 15
Edmonton (5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS) at Ottawa (1-5 SU, 1-5 ATS)
Point-spread: Edmonton -6
Total: 52 ½
Game Overview
Edmonton remains in the thick of the West Division title race after finishing last in 2013. The Eskimos are the highest scoring team in the league this season with 27.2 PPG and their defense is ranked second in points allowed (17.8).
The RedBlacks have looked like an expansion team the past two weeks by getting outscored 76-31 by the other two powers in the West (Saskatchewan and Calgary). Quarterback Henry Burris completed almost 70 percent of his 29 throws this past Saturday, but he got doubled-up 2-1 in interceptions verse touchdowns in the lopsided loss.
Betting Trends
The Eskimos beat Ottawa 27-11 in Week 3 as five-point home favorites. The total stayed UNDER the 53-point closing line. Edmonton is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games and the total has stayed UNDER in five of its first six games this season.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Calgary (5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS) at Hamilton (1-5 SU, 3-3 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -4
Total: 52
Game Overview
Calgary continues to establish itself as the team to beat in the CFL this season with an offense that is scoring an average of 26.1 PPG complimenting the stingiest defense in the league. This unit has only allowed 23 points or more once this season.
The Tiger-Cats have done a complete reversal from last year’s run to the Grey Cup title game with a 1-5 SU start, but they remain just on game off the pace in the watered-down East. They have to be encouraged with the 29 points they tallied against BC last week after scoring an average of 20 points in their first five games.
Betting Trends
The Stampeders grinded-out a 10-7 victory over Hamilton as 9 ½-point home favorites in the first meeting this season. The total for that game closed at 50 ½ points. This followed a two-game SU sweep in 2013 with the total staying UNDER in both games.
Montreal (1-5 SU, 1-5 ATS) at Saskatchewan (4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS)
Point-spread: Saskatchewan -13 ½
Total: 47 ½
Game Overview
Montreal quarterback Troy Smith showed some signs of life in last week’s loss to Edmonton with 231 yards passing and one touchdown throw, but he still only completed 44.4 percent of his 45 attempts. The Alouettes got a decent effort from running back Brandon Whitaker with 79 yards rushing on 15 attempts.
The Roughriders are starting to find their form as defending CFL champs with a three-game SU winning streak after a 1-2 SU start. Running back Jerome Messam rushed for 126 of the 186 yards Saskatchewan gained on the ground against Winnipeg last Thursday.
Betting Trends
This will be the first meeting this season after splitting last year’s series 1-1 SU with the home team winning both times. Montreal did cover ATS in both games and the total stayed UNDER each time. It is 4-1 ATS in its last five trips to Saskatchewan.
Sunday, Aug. 17
British Columbia (4-3 SU, 4-3 ATS) at Toronto (2-4 SU, 2-4 ATS)
Point-spread: TBD
Total: TBD
Game Overview
The Lions will get the advantage of both an extra few days rest as well as facing a team that played just five days earlier. BC’s passing game is starting to become a force with three different players ranked in the top five of the CFL in total receiving yards. Quarterback Kevin Glenn made a strong play to keep his starting role with 407 yards passing against Hamilton even though Travis Lulay has been cleared to play.
Toronto’s main goal will be to stay healthy during this brutal two-game stretch. They will also need a big effort from quarterback Ricky Ray to try and pull-off the Week 8 sweep. His numbers have been impressive so far with 1,687 yards passing and eight touchdown throws while completing 68.1 percent of his passes, but his team’s overall record both SU and ATS has not.
Betting Trends
Looking back at last season’s series, the Lions beat Toronto once at home both SU and ATS and they lost both ways on the road. The total was split 1-1 but it did go OVER in the Argonauts’ 38-12 victory in Week 5 at home on a closing line of 49. BC has covered ATS in five of the last seven meetings overall.
CFL
Dunkel
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
Game 123-124: Edmonton at Ottawa (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 112.080; Ottawa 107.869
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 4; 47
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 7; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+7); Under
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Game 125-126: Calgary at Hamilton (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.554; Edmonton 114.036
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 6 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Calgary by 4; 51
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-4); Under
Game 127-128: Montreal at Saskatchewan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 103.872; Saskatchewan 120.826
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 17; 44
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 13 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-13 1/2); Under
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 8
Friday, August 15
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EDMONTON (5 - 1) at OTTAWA (1 - 5) - 8/15/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 69-96 ATS (-36.6 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
EDMONTON is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) when playing on a Friday since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 1-0 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Saturday, August 16
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CALGARY (5 - 1) at HAMILTON (1 - 5) - 8/16/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-2 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-0 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MONTREAL (1 - 5) at SASKATCHEWAN (4 - 2) - 8/16/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) off a win over a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-0 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 3-1 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, August 17
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BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 - 3) at TORONTO (2 - 4) - 8/17/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
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Trend Report
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Friday, August 15
7:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. OTTAWA
Edmonton is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Edmonton's last 11 games on the road
Ottawa is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Edmonton
Ottawa is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Saturday, August 16
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. HAMILTON
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Calgary is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Hamilton
Hamilton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Hamilton's last 15 games
7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. SASKATCHEWAN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Montreal is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Sunday, August 17
7:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. TORONTO
British Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of British Columbia's last 22 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing at home against British Columbia
Dunkel
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
Game 123-124: Edmonton at Ottawa (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 112.080; Ottawa 107.869
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 4; 47
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 7; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+7); Under
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Game 125-126: Calgary at Hamilton (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.554; Edmonton 114.036
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 6 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Calgary by 4; 51
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-4); Under
Game 127-128: Montreal at Saskatchewan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 103.872; Saskatchewan 120.826
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 17; 44
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 13 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-13 1/2); Under
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 8
Friday, August 15
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EDMONTON (5 - 1) at OTTAWA (1 - 5) - 8/15/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 69-96 ATS (-36.6 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
EDMONTON is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) when playing on a Friday since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 1-0 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Saturday, August 16
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CALGARY (5 - 1) at HAMILTON (1 - 5) - 8/16/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-2 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-0 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MONTREAL (1 - 5) at SASKATCHEWAN (4 - 2) - 8/16/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) off a win over a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-0 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 3-1 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, August 17
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BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 - 3) at TORONTO (2 - 4) - 8/17/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
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Trend Report
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Friday, August 15
7:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. OTTAWA
Edmonton is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Edmonton's last 11 games on the road
Ottawa is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Edmonton
Ottawa is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Saturday, August 16
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. HAMILTON
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Calgary is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Hamilton
Hamilton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Hamilton's last 15 games
7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. SASKATCHEWAN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Montreal is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Sunday, August 17
7:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. TORONTO
British Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of British Columbia's last 22 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing at home against British Columbia
CFL
Dunkel
Calgary at Hamilton
The Stampeders head to Hamilton this afternoon and come into the contest with a 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 road games. Calgary is the pick (-4) according to Dunkel, which has the Stampeders favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-4). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Game 125-126: Calgary at Hamilton (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.554; Edmonton 114.036
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 6 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Calgary by 4; 51
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-4); Under
Game 127-128: Montreal at Saskatchewan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 103.872; Saskatchewan 120.826
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 17; 44
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 13 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-13 1/2); Under
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 8
Saturday, August 16
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CALGARY (5 - 1) at HAMILTON (1 - 5) - 8/16/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-2 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-0 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MONTREAL (1 - 5) at SASKATCHEWAN (4 - 2) - 8/16/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) off a win over a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-0 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 3-1 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, August 17
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BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 - 3) at TORONTO (2 - 4) - 8/17/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
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Trend Report
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Saturday, August 16
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. HAMILTON
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Calgary is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Hamilton
Hamilton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Hamilton's last 15 games
7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. SASKATCHEWAN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Montreal is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Sunday, August 17
7:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. TORONTO
British Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of British Columbia's last 22 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing at home against British Columbia
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CFL
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Game of the Day: CFL Doubleheader
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Calgary Stampeders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+3, 51.5)
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats play their final home game at Ron Joyce Stadium when they host the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. Hamilton has been playing at the McMaster University field while construction is completed on Tim Hortons Field, which the Tiger-Cats are scheduled to open by hosting the Toronto Argonauts on Labour Day. The Stampeders are on a brief East Division road trip looking to build on a 2-0 away record.
Calgary’s defense allows a league-low 76.3 rushing yards per contest, which could pose big problems for Hamilton quarterback Dan LeFevour, who has more touchdowns rushing (four) than passing (two). Bo Levi Mitchell has been a model of consistency under centre for the Stampeders and he could be in for a big game against a Tiger-Cats' defense that averages 278.8 passing yards allowed. Calgary manhandled the Ottawa Redblacks last week to improve to 4-0 against East Division foes, while Hamilton is 0-5 against the West.
TV: 3 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The Stampeders opened as 4-point home faves and now sit at -3.0 The total currently sits at 51.5.
INJURY REPORT: Calgary: OL Brander Craighead - questionable Saturday (ankle), RB Matt Walter - doubtful Saturday (concussion), RB Jon Cornish - Six-Game IR (concussion). Hamilton: OL Joel Reinders -questionable Saturday (undisclosed), DE Brandon Thurmond - questionable Saturday (undisclosed), DL Sam Scott - questionable Saturday (undisclosed), DL Terrance Moore - questionable Saturday (undisclosed).
ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (5-1, 4-2 ATS): Running back Matt Walter was back at practice after clearing concussion protocols but his status for Saturday remains uncertain. The status of kick returner Jock Sanders is also uncertain. Defensive lineman Charleston Hughes added his team-leading sixth sack in Week 7.
ABOUT THE TIGER-CATS (1-5, 3-3 ATS): Linebackers Marc Beswick and Simoni Lawrence were fined by the league for making comments critical of officials after Week 7. Kick returner Brandon Banks was named special teams player of the week after returning a punt 97 yards for a touchdown. Hamilton’s defense is last in the league with 10 sacks.
TRENDS:
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Stampeders are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Hamilton.
* Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Hamilton.
* Stampeders are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games.
CONSENSUS: Almost 59 percent of the bets are on the Stampeders -3.
Montreal Alouettes at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-13.5, 48.5)
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are riding a three-game winning streak as they prepare to host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday. Montreal is heading in the opposite direction with four consecutive losses and no answers for its sputtering offense, which has produced a league-low 98 points. The Roughriders have 98 points in their last three contests and are looking a lot more like the team that won the Grey Cup in 2013.
Saskatchewan’s offense leads the league in average rushing yards with 135.7 despite using a series of different running backs, allowing quarterback Darian Durant to have a quiet start to the season with just six touchdown passes to five interceptions. Montreal allows an East Division worst 115.8 rushing yards per contest and the Alouettes’ offense will have a difficult time keeping pace if the Roughriders establish their running game. Montreal will reportedly start Alex Brink at quarterback, relegating Troy Smith to backup duty.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The Roughriders opened as a whole two touchdown favorite in this game and now sit at -13.5. The total opened at 47.5 and is up to 48.5.
INJURY REPORT: Saskatchewan: DB Marshay Green - questionable Saturday (undisclosed), WR Dan DePalama - questionable Saturday (undisclosed).
ABOUT THE ALOUETTES (1-5, 1-5 ATS): Brink’s last start was in Week 19 of 2012 and he is 9-for-23 for 60 yards this season. Montreal added former CFL star Jeff Garcia to its coaching staff in an effort to solve its quarterback search. Running back Brandon Whitaker has provided a measure of stability on offense with 378 rushing yards.
ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (4-2, 4-2 ATS): Defensive end John Chick was named defensive player of the week after recording a career-high three sacks in Week 7. Running back Jerome Messam earned Canadian player of the week honours after rushing for 126 yards. Defensive back Mark LeGree leads the league with three interceptions in his first CFL season.
TRENDS:
* Alouettes are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Saskatchewan.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Alouettes are 4-1 in the last five meetings in Saskatchewan.
CONSENSUS: Almost 55 percent of wagers are on the Roughriders -13.5.
Dunkel
Calgary at Hamilton
The Stampeders head to Hamilton this afternoon and come into the contest with a 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 road games. Calgary is the pick (-4) according to Dunkel, which has the Stampeders favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-4). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Game 125-126: Calgary at Hamilton (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.554; Edmonton 114.036
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 6 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Calgary by 4; 51
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-4); Under
Game 127-128: Montreal at Saskatchewan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 103.872; Saskatchewan 120.826
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 17; 44
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 13 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-13 1/2); Under
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 8
Saturday, August 16
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CALGARY (5 - 1) at HAMILTON (1 - 5) - 8/16/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-2 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-0 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MONTREAL (1 - 5) at SASKATCHEWAN (4 - 2) - 8/16/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) off a win over a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-0 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 3-1 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, August 17
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BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 - 3) at TORONTO (2 - 4) - 8/17/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
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Trend Report
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Saturday, August 16
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. HAMILTON
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Calgary is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Hamilton
Hamilton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Hamilton's last 15 games
7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. SASKATCHEWAN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Montreal is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Sunday, August 17
7:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. TORONTO
British Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of British Columbia's last 22 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing at home against British Columbia
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CFL
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Game of the Day: CFL Doubleheader
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Calgary Stampeders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+3, 51.5)
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats play their final home game at Ron Joyce Stadium when they host the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. Hamilton has been playing at the McMaster University field while construction is completed on Tim Hortons Field, which the Tiger-Cats are scheduled to open by hosting the Toronto Argonauts on Labour Day. The Stampeders are on a brief East Division road trip looking to build on a 2-0 away record.
Calgary’s defense allows a league-low 76.3 rushing yards per contest, which could pose big problems for Hamilton quarterback Dan LeFevour, who has more touchdowns rushing (four) than passing (two). Bo Levi Mitchell has been a model of consistency under centre for the Stampeders and he could be in for a big game against a Tiger-Cats' defense that averages 278.8 passing yards allowed. Calgary manhandled the Ottawa Redblacks last week to improve to 4-0 against East Division foes, while Hamilton is 0-5 against the West.
TV: 3 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The Stampeders opened as 4-point home faves and now sit at -3.0 The total currently sits at 51.5.
INJURY REPORT: Calgary: OL Brander Craighead - questionable Saturday (ankle), RB Matt Walter - doubtful Saturday (concussion), RB Jon Cornish - Six-Game IR (concussion). Hamilton: OL Joel Reinders -questionable Saturday (undisclosed), DE Brandon Thurmond - questionable Saturday (undisclosed), DL Sam Scott - questionable Saturday (undisclosed), DL Terrance Moore - questionable Saturday (undisclosed).
ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (5-1, 4-2 ATS): Running back Matt Walter was back at practice after clearing concussion protocols but his status for Saturday remains uncertain. The status of kick returner Jock Sanders is also uncertain. Defensive lineman Charleston Hughes added his team-leading sixth sack in Week 7.
ABOUT THE TIGER-CATS (1-5, 3-3 ATS): Linebackers Marc Beswick and Simoni Lawrence were fined by the league for making comments critical of officials after Week 7. Kick returner Brandon Banks was named special teams player of the week after returning a punt 97 yards for a touchdown. Hamilton’s defense is last in the league with 10 sacks.
TRENDS:
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Stampeders are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Hamilton.
* Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Hamilton.
* Stampeders are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games.
CONSENSUS: Almost 59 percent of the bets are on the Stampeders -3.
Montreal Alouettes at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-13.5, 48.5)
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are riding a three-game winning streak as they prepare to host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday. Montreal is heading in the opposite direction with four consecutive losses and no answers for its sputtering offense, which has produced a league-low 98 points. The Roughriders have 98 points in their last three contests and are looking a lot more like the team that won the Grey Cup in 2013.
Saskatchewan’s offense leads the league in average rushing yards with 135.7 despite using a series of different running backs, allowing quarterback Darian Durant to have a quiet start to the season with just six touchdown passes to five interceptions. Montreal allows an East Division worst 115.8 rushing yards per contest and the Alouettes’ offense will have a difficult time keeping pace if the Roughriders establish their running game. Montreal will reportedly start Alex Brink at quarterback, relegating Troy Smith to backup duty.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The Roughriders opened as a whole two touchdown favorite in this game and now sit at -13.5. The total opened at 47.5 and is up to 48.5.
INJURY REPORT: Saskatchewan: DB Marshay Green - questionable Saturday (undisclosed), WR Dan DePalama - questionable Saturday (undisclosed).
ABOUT THE ALOUETTES (1-5, 1-5 ATS): Brink’s last start was in Week 19 of 2012 and he is 9-for-23 for 60 yards this season. Montreal added former CFL star Jeff Garcia to its coaching staff in an effort to solve its quarterback search. Running back Brandon Whitaker has provided a measure of stability on offense with 378 rushing yards.
ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (4-2, 4-2 ATS): Defensive end John Chick was named defensive player of the week after recording a career-high three sacks in Week 7. Running back Jerome Messam earned Canadian player of the week honours after rushing for 126 yards. Defensive back Mark LeGree leads the league with three interceptions in his first CFL season.
TRENDS:
* Alouettes are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Saskatchewan.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Alouettes are 4-1 in the last five meetings in Saskatchewan.
CONSENSUS: Almost 55 percent of wagers are on the Roughriders -13.5.
CFL
Saturday, August 16
This team has been a hot Under bet on the road
The Under has gone a remarkable 8-0 in the Calgary Stampeders last eight road games heading into their Week 8 visit to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Saturday.
The Stamps have posted an Over/Under record of 2-4 this season and are 0-2 O/U on the road.
The LV Superbook opened the total for this matchup at 51 which is where it still stands. Books online opened it anywhere from 51 or 52.
Saturday, August 16
This team has been a hot Under bet on the road
The Under has gone a remarkable 8-0 in the Calgary Stampeders last eight road games heading into their Week 8 visit to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Saturday.
The Stamps have posted an Over/Under record of 2-4 this season and are 0-2 O/U on the road.
The LV Superbook opened the total for this matchup at 51 which is where it still stands. Books online opened it anywhere from 51 or 52.
CFL Betting Recap - Week 8
August 17, 2014
League Betting Notes
-- Favorites went 4-0 straight up in Week 8
-- Favorites/underdogs went 2-2 ATS in Week 8
-- Home/road teams posted a 2-2 SU record in Week 8
-- Home/road teams posted a 2-2 ATS record in Week 8
-- The 'under' went 3-1 in Week 8
Team Betting Notes
-- Toronto (3-4) has won back-to-back games for the first time this season, and they have also covered two straight outings. The Argonauts have opened up a two-game lead in the East Division. The Argos have a rare two-game week, meeting the BC Lions (4-3).
-- Montreal (1-6) slipped up for the fifth consecutive game Saturday againts Saskatchewan (5-2), but they covered the nearly two-touchdown spread in the 16-11 loss against the defending champs.
-- The win for the Roughriders was their fourth straight, but they failed to cover for the first time since July 12. The 'under' has also cashed in four of their past five outings.
-- Calgary (6-1) covered on the road at Hamilton (1-6), maintaining a tie for first place with Edmonton (6-1). The Stamps have covered three of the past four, and seven of their seven this season. The 'under' is also 5-2 for Calgary, as the under hit against the TiCats after two straight overs.
-- The Esks struggled against expansion Ottawa (1-6), winning just 10-8. Edmonton has alternated covers and non-covers in each of the past four games. The constant with the Esks is the 'under' cashing in six of their seven outings.
-- After being in first place two weeks ago, Winnipeg (5-3) has fallen on hard time and dropped back-to-back games. After starting out 3-0 ATS, the Blue Bombers are 2-3 ATS over the past five.
August 17, 2014
League Betting Notes
-- Favorites went 4-0 straight up in Week 8
-- Favorites/underdogs went 2-2 ATS in Week 8
-- Home/road teams posted a 2-2 SU record in Week 8
-- Home/road teams posted a 2-2 ATS record in Week 8
-- The 'under' went 3-1 in Week 8
Team Betting Notes
-- Toronto (3-4) has won back-to-back games for the first time this season, and they have also covered two straight outings. The Argonauts have opened up a two-game lead in the East Division. The Argos have a rare two-game week, meeting the BC Lions (4-3).
-- Montreal (1-6) slipped up for the fifth consecutive game Saturday againts Saskatchewan (5-2), but they covered the nearly two-touchdown spread in the 16-11 loss against the defending champs.
-- The win for the Roughriders was their fourth straight, but they failed to cover for the first time since July 12. The 'under' has also cashed in four of their past five outings.
-- Calgary (6-1) covered on the road at Hamilton (1-6), maintaining a tie for first place with Edmonton (6-1). The Stamps have covered three of the past four, and seven of their seven this season. The 'under' is also 5-2 for Calgary, as the under hit against the TiCats after two straight overs.
-- The Esks struggled against expansion Ottawa (1-6), winning just 10-8. Edmonton has alternated covers and non-covers in each of the past four games. The constant with the Esks is the 'under' cashing in six of their seven outings.
-- After being in first place two weeks ago, Winnipeg (5-3) has fallen on hard time and dropped back-to-back games. After starting out 3-0 ATS, the Blue Bombers are 2-3 ATS over the past five.
CFL
Dunkel
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
Game 129-130: BC at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BC 115.791; Toronto 107.923
Dunkel Line: BC by 8; 56
Vegas Line: BC by 3; 51
Dunkel Pick: BC (-3); Over
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 8
Sunday, August 17
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BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 - 3) at TORONTO (2 - 4) - 8/17/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Week 8
BCLions (4-3) @ Toronto (3-4)-- Lions won four of last five games after 0-2 start; underdogs covered all three of their road games. BC is 2-1 on road, scoring 20 ppg (they average 25.8 ppg at home). Toronto won last two games after 1-4 start; they're 2-1 at home, with all three games decided by 17+ points. Western teams are 18-4 SU vs eastern teams this year; BC is 16-2 in its last 18 games with Toronto, splitting last four visits here- they lost 38-12 (-6.5) in LY's visit. Eight of BC's last ten games here stayed under total, as have five of seven Lionn games and four of last five Toronto games. Argos just played five days ago, beating Winnipeg 38-21.
CFL
Week 8
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Trend Report
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Sunday, August 17
7:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. TORONTO
British Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of British Columbia's last 22 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing at home against British Columbia
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CFL
Week 8
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Game of the Day: Lions at Argonauts
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B.C. Lions at Toronto Argonauts (+3, 51)
The Toronto Argonauts bookend a long Week 8 by hosting the BC Lions on Sunday. Toronto is the only East Division team with multiple victories over West Division foes, while the Lions are rounding into form with a two-game winning streak as they prepare to play two of their next three games on the road. Toronto started the week with a convincing home win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Tuesday and can take a commanding lead in the East with another victory.
Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray is 16 yards shy of reaching 2,000 passing yards - something he has done in each of his previous 11 CFL seasons. Ray faces a stingy Lions' defence, though, that averages 206.7 passing yards allowed, but has a West Division-worst 14 sacks. BC quarterback Kevin Glenn threw for more than 400 yards in Week 7, but still has eight touchdown passes to 11 interceptions and could see his time under centre come to an end with the impending return of Travis Lulay.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The LV Superbook opened the Lions as 1-point road faves, but that currently sits Lions -3. The total has held at 51.
INJURY REPORT: Lions - DB Josh Johnson (Questionable, knee), WR Ernest Jackson (Questionable, ankle), QB Kevin Glenn (Questionable, quad). Argonauts - SB Jason Barnes (Questionable, knee), RB Chad Owens (Indefinitely, foot), RB Andre Durie (Indefinitely, foot).
ABOUT THE LIONS (4-3): Lulay could make his season debut as soon as Sunday, but Glenn was named offensive player of the week after his 407-yard performance and the veteran does not appear to be going quietly. Linebacker Solomon Elimimian continues to terrorize opposing offences with a league-leading 54 tackles. Rookie defensive tackle Alex Bazzie has six of the team’s 14 sacks.
ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS (3-4): Ray is making the most of his injury-depleted offence, passing to 10 different players and hitting four of them for touchdowns in Week 7. Chad Owens, Andre Durie, Jason Barnes and John Chiles all remain out with injuries, but running back Curtis Steele is taking some of the pressure off Ray after a 92 rushing yard performance last week. Defensive lineman Tristan Okpalaugo leads the team with five sacks.
TRENDS:
* Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Toronto.
* Lions are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings.
* Argonauts are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.
* Over is 4-0 in Lions last four games in August.
CONSENSUS: 53 percent of wagers on Consensus are behind the Lions.
Dunkel
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
Game 129-130: BC at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BC 115.791; Toronto 107.923
Dunkel Line: BC by 8; 56
Vegas Line: BC by 3; 51
Dunkel Pick: BC (-3); Over
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 8
Sunday, August 17
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BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 - 3) at TORONTO (2 - 4) - 8/17/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Week 8
BCLions (4-3) @ Toronto (3-4)-- Lions won four of last five games after 0-2 start; underdogs covered all three of their road games. BC is 2-1 on road, scoring 20 ppg (they average 25.8 ppg at home). Toronto won last two games after 1-4 start; they're 2-1 at home, with all three games decided by 17+ points. Western teams are 18-4 SU vs eastern teams this year; BC is 16-2 in its last 18 games with Toronto, splitting last four visits here- they lost 38-12 (-6.5) in LY's visit. Eight of BC's last ten games here stayed under total, as have five of seven Lionn games and four of last five Toronto games. Argos just played five days ago, beating Winnipeg 38-21.
CFL
Week 8
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Trend Report
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Sunday, August 17
7:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. TORONTO
British Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of British Columbia's last 22 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing at home against British Columbia
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CFL
Week 8
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Game of the Day: Lions at Argonauts
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B.C. Lions at Toronto Argonauts (+3, 51)
The Toronto Argonauts bookend a long Week 8 by hosting the BC Lions on Sunday. Toronto is the only East Division team with multiple victories over West Division foes, while the Lions are rounding into form with a two-game winning streak as they prepare to play two of their next three games on the road. Toronto started the week with a convincing home win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Tuesday and can take a commanding lead in the East with another victory.
Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray is 16 yards shy of reaching 2,000 passing yards - something he has done in each of his previous 11 CFL seasons. Ray faces a stingy Lions' defence, though, that averages 206.7 passing yards allowed, but has a West Division-worst 14 sacks. BC quarterback Kevin Glenn threw for more than 400 yards in Week 7, but still has eight touchdown passes to 11 interceptions and could see his time under centre come to an end with the impending return of Travis Lulay.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The LV Superbook opened the Lions as 1-point road faves, but that currently sits Lions -3. The total has held at 51.
INJURY REPORT: Lions - DB Josh Johnson (Questionable, knee), WR Ernest Jackson (Questionable, ankle), QB Kevin Glenn (Questionable, quad). Argonauts - SB Jason Barnes (Questionable, knee), RB Chad Owens (Indefinitely, foot), RB Andre Durie (Indefinitely, foot).
ABOUT THE LIONS (4-3): Lulay could make his season debut as soon as Sunday, but Glenn was named offensive player of the week after his 407-yard performance and the veteran does not appear to be going quietly. Linebacker Solomon Elimimian continues to terrorize opposing offences with a league-leading 54 tackles. Rookie defensive tackle Alex Bazzie has six of the team’s 14 sacks.
ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS (3-4): Ray is making the most of his injury-depleted offence, passing to 10 different players and hitting four of them for touchdowns in Week 7. Chad Owens, Andre Durie, Jason Barnes and John Chiles all remain out with injuries, but running back Curtis Steele is taking some of the pressure off Ray after a 92 rushing yard performance last week. Defensive lineman Tristan Okpalaugo leads the team with five sacks.
TRENDS:
* Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Toronto.
* Lions are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings.
* Argonauts are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.
* Over is 4-0 in Lions last four games in August.
CONSENSUS: 53 percent of wagers on Consensus are behind the Lions.
CFL Betting Notes - Week 9
August 18, 2014
The West Division continued its dominance over the East this past week in the CFL with a 4-1 straight-up record in a rare five-game inter-division schedule. Toronto had to pull double duty coming off a Week 7 bye starting with last Tuesday’s 38-21 rout of Winnipeg as a three-point home favorite. The total in that game went OVER the 51-point closing line.
Last Friday’s lone game saw Edmonton claw its way to a 10-8 victory over Ottawa as a six-point road favorite. The total came nowhere close to the 49-point line. This past Saturday, Calgary continued to impress with a 30-20 win against Hamilton as a 2 ½-point road favorite with the total staying UNDER the 53-point closing line. Later in the day, Saskatchewan ran its SU winning streak to four games with a 16-11 victory over Montreal as a hefty 13-point home favorite. That total stayed UNDER as well against a closing betting line of 49 ½ points.
Toronto was back at it on Sunday as a three-point home underdog and it came up well short against British Columbia in a 33-17 loss that stayed UNDER the 53-point closing line.
Friday, Aug. 22
Montreal (1-6 SU, 2-5 ATS) at Winnipeg (5-3 SU, 5-3 ATS)
Point-spread: Winnipeg -6 ½
Total: 50
Game Overview
It has been a dismal start to what appears to be a dismal season for the once proud Alouettes, who were the class of the CFL just a few years back. They are the lowest scoring team in the league with an average of just 15.6 points a game and their defense has allowed 30 or more points in four of their last five games.
Winnipeg posted a fast start out of the gate, but that pace has slowed quite a bit with back-to-back losses to Saskatchewan and Toronto the last two weeks. Drew Willy continues to light it up at quarterback with a CFL-high 2,158 passing yards wrapped around a solid completion rate of 65.5 percent.
Betting Trends
The Blue Bombers won the first meeting this season 34-33 in early July as three-point road underdogs with the total going OVER the 48 ½-point closing line. They are now 5-1 both SU and against the spread against their former East Division rivals in the last six meetings and the total has gone OVER in three of the last four games in this series.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Toronto (3-5 SU, 3-5 ATS) at Edmonton (6-1 SU, 4-3 ATS)
Point-spread: Edmonton -7.5
Total: 48
Game Overview
Despite just three SU wins in its first eight games, Toronto is the toast of the East Division with a two-game lead over the other three teams. Ricky Ray continues to play at a high level with 1,984 passing yards and a league-high 12 touchdown throws, but the Argonauts’ defense has not held up its end of the bargain by allowing an average of 26 points a game.
Edmonton has kept pace with Calgary in the West title race behind an offense that has the top receiver in the CFL in slotback Adarius Bowman and the highest scoring kicker in Grant Shaw. Bowman has 532 yards in catches and Shaw has accounted for 76 points with his leg so far. The Eskimos do have some depth concerns up front with offensive linemen Selvish Capers and Justin Sorensen both listed as questionable for this game.
Betting Trends
The will be the first meeting between these two this season, but Toronto brings a SU three-game (2-1 ATS) winning streak against Edmonton into Saturday’s matchup. The total went OVER in all three contests. The total has actually gone OVER in five of the last seven meetings in this series.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Calgary (6-1 SU, 5-2 ATS) at Ottawa (1-6 SU, 2-5 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -8
Total: 49
Game Overview
The Stampeders have been stomping their way through the league by outscoring their opponents by a combined 77 points in their first seven games. They are averaging 27.3 PPG behind a bruising running game and their defense has been the stingiest in the league by allowing just 16.3 PPG. Jock Sanders has been a force on special teams with 617 return yards on the year.
Things have gone pretty much as expected for the expansion RedBlacks with a 1-6 SU start, but they have looked especially bad against the teams from the West. Just two weeks ago they were more than doubled-up in a 38-17 loss to Calgary after getting torched by Stamps’ quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell for 289 passing yards and three scoring strikes.
Betting Trends
Calgary easily covered the 14-point spread at home in that first meeting and the total went OVER the 49-point number. The total has stayed UNDER in five of the Stampeders first seven games this season and it has gone OVER in three of Ottawa’s last four games.
Saskatchewan (5-2 SU, 4-3 ATS) at British Columbia (5-3 SU, 5-3 ATS)
Point-spread: BC -3 ½
Total: 52
Game Overview
Do not look now, but the defending Grey Cup Champs are building-up a head of steam heading into this critical matchup in the West Division title race. The Roughriders have won their last four games by a combined score of 114-51 and they have not allowed more than 17 points in any of the four contests.
BC has won its last three games including an impressive 25-24 victory over Calgary as a four-point underdog on the road to start this run. Quarterback Travis Lulay is close to 100 percent after missing the first six games with a shoulder injury, but so far Kevin Glenn has been able to hold onto the starting job. He teamed up with Emmanuel Arceneaux for a 53-yard scoring strike this past Sunday to seal the win over Toronto.
Betting Trends
The Lions beat Saskatchewan 26-13 on the road in mid-July as five-point underdogs to improve to 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. The total has stayed UNDER in the last five meetings in BC and overall it has stayed UNDER in 11 of the last 12 games between the two division rivals.
August 18, 2014
The West Division continued its dominance over the East this past week in the CFL with a 4-1 straight-up record in a rare five-game inter-division schedule. Toronto had to pull double duty coming off a Week 7 bye starting with last Tuesday’s 38-21 rout of Winnipeg as a three-point home favorite. The total in that game went OVER the 51-point closing line.
Last Friday’s lone game saw Edmonton claw its way to a 10-8 victory over Ottawa as a six-point road favorite. The total came nowhere close to the 49-point line. This past Saturday, Calgary continued to impress with a 30-20 win against Hamilton as a 2 ½-point road favorite with the total staying UNDER the 53-point closing line. Later in the day, Saskatchewan ran its SU winning streak to four games with a 16-11 victory over Montreal as a hefty 13-point home favorite. That total stayed UNDER as well against a closing betting line of 49 ½ points.
Toronto was back at it on Sunday as a three-point home underdog and it came up well short against British Columbia in a 33-17 loss that stayed UNDER the 53-point closing line.
Friday, Aug. 22
Montreal (1-6 SU, 2-5 ATS) at Winnipeg (5-3 SU, 5-3 ATS)
Point-spread: Winnipeg -6 ½
Total: 50
Game Overview
It has been a dismal start to what appears to be a dismal season for the once proud Alouettes, who were the class of the CFL just a few years back. They are the lowest scoring team in the league with an average of just 15.6 points a game and their defense has allowed 30 or more points in four of their last five games.
Winnipeg posted a fast start out of the gate, but that pace has slowed quite a bit with back-to-back losses to Saskatchewan and Toronto the last two weeks. Drew Willy continues to light it up at quarterback with a CFL-high 2,158 passing yards wrapped around a solid completion rate of 65.5 percent.
Betting Trends
The Blue Bombers won the first meeting this season 34-33 in early July as three-point road underdogs with the total going OVER the 48 ½-point closing line. They are now 5-1 both SU and against the spread against their former East Division rivals in the last six meetings and the total has gone OVER in three of the last four games in this series.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Toronto (3-5 SU, 3-5 ATS) at Edmonton (6-1 SU, 4-3 ATS)
Point-spread: Edmonton -7.5
Total: 48
Game Overview
Despite just three SU wins in its first eight games, Toronto is the toast of the East Division with a two-game lead over the other three teams. Ricky Ray continues to play at a high level with 1,984 passing yards and a league-high 12 touchdown throws, but the Argonauts’ defense has not held up its end of the bargain by allowing an average of 26 points a game.
Edmonton has kept pace with Calgary in the West title race behind an offense that has the top receiver in the CFL in slotback Adarius Bowman and the highest scoring kicker in Grant Shaw. Bowman has 532 yards in catches and Shaw has accounted for 76 points with his leg so far. The Eskimos do have some depth concerns up front with offensive linemen Selvish Capers and Justin Sorensen both listed as questionable for this game.
Betting Trends
The will be the first meeting between these two this season, but Toronto brings a SU three-game (2-1 ATS) winning streak against Edmonton into Saturday’s matchup. The total went OVER in all three contests. The total has actually gone OVER in five of the last seven meetings in this series.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Calgary (6-1 SU, 5-2 ATS) at Ottawa (1-6 SU, 2-5 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -8
Total: 49
Game Overview
The Stampeders have been stomping their way through the league by outscoring their opponents by a combined 77 points in their first seven games. They are averaging 27.3 PPG behind a bruising running game and their defense has been the stingiest in the league by allowing just 16.3 PPG. Jock Sanders has been a force on special teams with 617 return yards on the year.
Things have gone pretty much as expected for the expansion RedBlacks with a 1-6 SU start, but they have looked especially bad against the teams from the West. Just two weeks ago they were more than doubled-up in a 38-17 loss to Calgary after getting torched by Stamps’ quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell for 289 passing yards and three scoring strikes.
Betting Trends
Calgary easily covered the 14-point spread at home in that first meeting and the total went OVER the 49-point number. The total has stayed UNDER in five of the Stampeders first seven games this season and it has gone OVER in three of Ottawa’s last four games.
Saskatchewan (5-2 SU, 4-3 ATS) at British Columbia (5-3 SU, 5-3 ATS)
Point-spread: BC -3 ½
Total: 52
Game Overview
Do not look now, but the defending Grey Cup Champs are building-up a head of steam heading into this critical matchup in the West Division title race. The Roughriders have won their last four games by a combined score of 114-51 and they have not allowed more than 17 points in any of the four contests.
BC has won its last three games including an impressive 25-24 victory over Calgary as a four-point underdog on the road to start this run. Quarterback Travis Lulay is close to 100 percent after missing the first six games with a shoulder injury, but so far Kevin Glenn has been able to hold onto the starting job. He teamed up with Emmanuel Arceneaux for a 53-yard scoring strike this past Sunday to seal the win over Toronto.
Betting Trends
The Lions beat Saskatchewan 26-13 on the road in mid-July as five-point underdogs to improve to 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. The total has stayed UNDER in the last five meetings in BC and overall it has stayed UNDER in 11 of the last 12 games between the two division rivals.
CFL
Dunkel
Montreal at Winnipeg
The Alouettes head to Winnipeg this week to face a Blue Bombers team that is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 home games. Montreal is the pick (+7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Bombers favored by only 4. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+7 1/2). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
Game 291-292: Montreal at Winnipeg (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 105.318; Winnipeg 109.414
Dunkel Line: Winnipeg by 4; 46
Vegas Line: Winnipeg by 7 1/2; 50
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+7 1/2); Under
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
Game 293-294: Toronto at Edmonton (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.662; Edmonton 121.882
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 11; 53
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 8; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-8); Over
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
Game 295-296: Calgary at Ottawa (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.005; Ottawa 106.237
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 14; 53
Vegas Line: Calgary by 8 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-8 1/2); Over
Game 297-298: Saskatchewan at BC (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 116.826; BC 117.979
Dunkel Line: BC by 1; 55
Vegas Line: BC by 3 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (+3 1/2); Over
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 9
Friday, August 22
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MONTREAL (1 - 6) at WINNIPEG (5 - 3) - 8/22/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in road games when playing on a Friday since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-3 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 5-3 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Saturday, August 23
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TORONTO (3 - 5) at EDMONTON (6 - 1) - 8/23/2014, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
EDMONTON is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-2 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, August 24
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CALGARY (6 - 1) at OTTAWA (1 - 6) - 8/24/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in a road game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 since 1996.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 1-0 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SASKATCHEWAN (5 - 2) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (5 - 3) - 8/24/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 68-43 ATS (+20.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 114-74 ATS (+32.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 61-40 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 103-68 ATS (+28.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-4 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-4 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Week 9
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Trend Report
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Friday, August 22
8:30 PM
MONTREAL vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
Winnipeg is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Saturday, August 23
4:00 PM
TORONTO vs. EDMONTON
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games at home
Edmonton is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home
Sunday, August 24
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. OTTAWA
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 9 games when playing Ottawa
Ottawa is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
Ottawa is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of British Columbia's last 12 games when playing Saskatchewan
Dunkel
Montreal at Winnipeg
The Alouettes head to Winnipeg this week to face a Blue Bombers team that is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 home games. Montreal is the pick (+7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Bombers favored by only 4. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+7 1/2). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
Game 291-292: Montreal at Winnipeg (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 105.318; Winnipeg 109.414
Dunkel Line: Winnipeg by 4; 46
Vegas Line: Winnipeg by 7 1/2; 50
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+7 1/2); Under
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
Game 293-294: Toronto at Edmonton (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.662; Edmonton 121.882
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 11; 53
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 8; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-8); Over
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
Game 295-296: Calgary at Ottawa (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.005; Ottawa 106.237
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 14; 53
Vegas Line: Calgary by 8 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-8 1/2); Over
Game 297-298: Saskatchewan at BC (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 116.826; BC 117.979
Dunkel Line: BC by 1; 55
Vegas Line: BC by 3 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (+3 1/2); Over
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 9
Friday, August 22
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MONTREAL (1 - 6) at WINNIPEG (5 - 3) - 8/22/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in road games when playing on a Friday since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-3 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 5-3 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Saturday, August 23
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TORONTO (3 - 5) at EDMONTON (6 - 1) - 8/23/2014, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
EDMONTON is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-2 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, August 24
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CALGARY (6 - 1) at OTTAWA (1 - 6) - 8/24/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in a road game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 since 1996.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 1-0 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SASKATCHEWAN (5 - 2) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (5 - 3) - 8/24/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 68-43 ATS (+20.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 114-74 ATS (+32.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 61-40 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 103-68 ATS (+28.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-4 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-4 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
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Trend Report
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Friday, August 22
8:30 PM
MONTREAL vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
Winnipeg is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Saturday, August 23
4:00 PM
TORONTO vs. EDMONTON
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games at home
Edmonton is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home
Sunday, August 24
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. OTTAWA
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 9 games when playing Ottawa
Ottawa is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
Ottawa is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of British Columbia's last 12 games when playing Saskatchewan
CFL
Dunkel
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
Game 293-294: Toronto at Edmonton (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.662; Edmonton 121.882
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 11; 53
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 8; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-8); Over
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
Game 295-296: Calgary at Ottawa (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.005; Ottawa 106.237
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 14; 53
Vegas Line: Calgary by 8 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-8 1/2); Over
Game 297-298: Saskatchewan at BC (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 116.826; BC 117.979
Dunkel Line: BC by 1; 55
Vegas Line: BC by 3 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (+3 1/2); Over
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 9
Saturday, August 23
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TORONTO (3 - 5) at EDMONTON (6 - 1) - 8/23/2014, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
EDMONTON is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-2 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, August 24
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CALGARY (6 - 1) at OTTAWA (1 - 6) - 8/24/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in a road game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 since 1996.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 1-0 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SASKATCHEWAN (5 - 2) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (5 - 3) - 8/24/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 68-43 ATS (+20.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 114-74 ATS (+32.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 61-40 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 103-68 ATS (+28.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-4 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-4 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Week 9
Toronto (3-5) @ Edmonton (6-1)-- Argonauts won last three series games by 16-3-12 points;, as underdogs covered five of last seven in series. Toronto scored 42-36-34 points in last three series tilts. Argos lost three of four road games, losing by 24-1-28 points; they're 2-3 as underdogs, 1-1 on road. Edmonton turned ball eight times (-6) in last three games but is still 6-1, 2-1 at home, 1-1 as home favorites, winning by 4-16, losing to Calgary. In two wins since their bye, Eskimos ran ball for 197-181 yards; Argos gave up 167 in their loss to BC last week. Six of seven Eskimo games, five of last six Toronto games stayed under total.
Calgary (6-1) @ Ottawa (1-6)-- Stampeders (-13) led 28-7 at half two weeks ago in a 38-17 home win over Ottawa; Stamps held RedBlacks to 39 rushing yards- they're 3-0 as road favorites, with wins on foreign soil by 19-4-10 points (+5 turnover ratio on road). Ottawa lost its last four games but covered two of three as home underdog, upsetting Toronto, losing by 24-2 points- they lost to Eskimos 10-8 last week, after leading at half for 4th time in seven games- they've averaged 13 ppg in last thee games, after averaging 19.8 ppg in first four. Three of last four games for both sides went over total.
Saskatchewan (5-2) @ BCLions (5-3)-- Lions (+5) upset defending champs 26-13 in Regina back in Week 3, avenging loss from LY's playoffs. Riders' 31-17 (+3) win here LY snapped four-game skid in this building. BC had 186 rushing yards first meeting; Saskatchewan hasn't allowed 100+ on ground since- they're 4-0 since that loss, wnning last two weeks by 6-5 points. Lions won last three games, five of six since 0-2 start; they're 2-2 SU at home, but covered three of last four when favoried. 19 of last 24 series games stayed under total, as have six of eight Lion games, four of last five Roughrider games.
CFL
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Trend Report
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Saturday, August 23
4:00 PM
TORONTO vs. EDMONTON
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games at home
Edmonton is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home
Sunday, August 24
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. OTTAWA
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 9 games when playing Ottawa
Ottawa is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
Ottawa is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of British Columbia's last 12 games when playing Saskatchewan
Dunkel
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
Game 293-294: Toronto at Edmonton (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.662; Edmonton 121.882
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 11; 53
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 8; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-8); Over
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
Game 295-296: Calgary at Ottawa (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.005; Ottawa 106.237
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 14; 53
Vegas Line: Calgary by 8 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-8 1/2); Over
Game 297-298: Saskatchewan at BC (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 116.826; BC 117.979
Dunkel Line: BC by 1; 55
Vegas Line: BC by 3 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (+3 1/2); Over
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 9
Saturday, August 23
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TORONTO (3 - 5) at EDMONTON (6 - 1) - 8/23/2014, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
EDMONTON is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-2 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, August 24
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CALGARY (6 - 1) at OTTAWA (1 - 6) - 8/24/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in a road game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 since 1996.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 1-0 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SASKATCHEWAN (5 - 2) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (5 - 3) - 8/24/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 68-43 ATS (+20.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 114-74 ATS (+32.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 61-40 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 103-68 ATS (+28.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-4 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-4 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Week 9
Toronto (3-5) @ Edmonton (6-1)-- Argonauts won last three series games by 16-3-12 points;, as underdogs covered five of last seven in series. Toronto scored 42-36-34 points in last three series tilts. Argos lost three of four road games, losing by 24-1-28 points; they're 2-3 as underdogs, 1-1 on road. Edmonton turned ball eight times (-6) in last three games but is still 6-1, 2-1 at home, 1-1 as home favorites, winning by 4-16, losing to Calgary. In two wins since their bye, Eskimos ran ball for 197-181 yards; Argos gave up 167 in their loss to BC last week. Six of seven Eskimo games, five of last six Toronto games stayed under total.
Calgary (6-1) @ Ottawa (1-6)-- Stampeders (-13) led 28-7 at half two weeks ago in a 38-17 home win over Ottawa; Stamps held RedBlacks to 39 rushing yards- they're 3-0 as road favorites, with wins on foreign soil by 19-4-10 points (+5 turnover ratio on road). Ottawa lost its last four games but covered two of three as home underdog, upsetting Toronto, losing by 24-2 points- they lost to Eskimos 10-8 last week, after leading at half for 4th time in seven games- they've averaged 13 ppg in last thee games, after averaging 19.8 ppg in first four. Three of last four games for both sides went over total.
Saskatchewan (5-2) @ BCLions (5-3)-- Lions (+5) upset defending champs 26-13 in Regina back in Week 3, avenging loss from LY's playoffs. Riders' 31-17 (+3) win here LY snapped four-game skid in this building. BC had 186 rushing yards first meeting; Saskatchewan hasn't allowed 100+ on ground since- they're 4-0 since that loss, wnning last two weeks by 6-5 points. Lions won last three games, five of six since 0-2 start; they're 2-2 SU at home, but covered three of last four when favoried. 19 of last 24 series games stayed under total, as have six of eight Lion games, four of last five Roughrider games.
CFL
Week 9
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Trend Report
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Saturday, August 23
4:00 PM
TORONTO vs. EDMONTON
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games at home
Edmonton is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home
Sunday, August 24
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. OTTAWA
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 9 games when playing Ottawa
Ottawa is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
Ottawa is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of British Columbia's last 12 games when playing Saskatchewan
CFL
Week 9
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Game of the Day: Argonauts at Eskimos
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Toronto Argonauts at Edmonton Eskimos (-8, 49.5)
The Edmonton Eskimos return home for the first time since Week 5 to host the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday. Edmonton won both its road games to keep pace at the top of the West Division, while Toronto sits atop the East despite its 3-5 record. The Argonauts split their two Week 8 contests and Saturday’s game will be their third in 12 days, so fatigue could become a factor for the injury-depleted roster.
The Eskimos will be looking to shut down Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray by doing something similar to the BC Lions. Ray was held to less than 200 passing yards against the Lions after throwing for 297 on the previous Tuesday and Edmonton is likely to give him more headaches with 24 sacks and a league-leading 10 interceptions. Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly will be facing the best pass defense in the East as the Argonauts average 227.5 passing yards allowed.
TV: 4 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The majority of books opened the Eskimos as 7.5-point home faves, but that has moved to -8. The total opened 48.5 but is up to 49.
INJURY REPORT: Argonauts - SB Chad Owens (Questionable, foot), WR Jarred Fayson (Questionable, undisclosed). Eskimos - SB Fred Stamps (Questionable, lower body).
ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS (3-5): Slotback Jason Barnes returned to the lineup Sunday but fellow receivers Chad Owens, Andre Durie, Maurice Mann and John Chiles all remained out. Linebacker Antwaun Molden returned to the lineup and led the defense with nine tackles against the Lions. Molden, who also has two interceptions in 2014, and Tristan Okpalaugo are key parts of a defense that has 23 sacks and is growing stronger as the season progresses.
ABOUT THE ESKIMOS (6-1): Slotback Adarius Bowman leads the league with 532 receiving yards. Edmonton has been very good at generating turnovers by the opposition, but committed three turnovers of its own in Week 8’s 10-8 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks, severely limiting the Eskimos’ effectiveness on offense. Reilly is second on the team in rushing with 320 yards - 14 behind John White - but Edmonton has only recorded two rushing touchdowns.
TRENDS:
* Argonauts are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 meetings in Edmonton.
* Under is 4-0 in Eskimos last four home games.
* Argonauts are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six road games.
* Eskimos are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games.
CONSENSUS: 54 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the visiting Argonauts.
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Game of the Day: Argonauts at Eskimos
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Toronto Argonauts at Edmonton Eskimos (-8, 49.5)
The Edmonton Eskimos return home for the first time since Week 5 to host the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday. Edmonton won both its road games to keep pace at the top of the West Division, while Toronto sits atop the East despite its 3-5 record. The Argonauts split their two Week 8 contests and Saturday’s game will be their third in 12 days, so fatigue could become a factor for the injury-depleted roster.
The Eskimos will be looking to shut down Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray by doing something similar to the BC Lions. Ray was held to less than 200 passing yards against the Lions after throwing for 297 on the previous Tuesday and Edmonton is likely to give him more headaches with 24 sacks and a league-leading 10 interceptions. Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly will be facing the best pass defense in the East as the Argonauts average 227.5 passing yards allowed.
TV: 4 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The majority of books opened the Eskimos as 7.5-point home faves, but that has moved to -8. The total opened 48.5 but is up to 49.
INJURY REPORT: Argonauts - SB Chad Owens (Questionable, foot), WR Jarred Fayson (Questionable, undisclosed). Eskimos - SB Fred Stamps (Questionable, lower body).
ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS (3-5): Slotback Jason Barnes returned to the lineup Sunday but fellow receivers Chad Owens, Andre Durie, Maurice Mann and John Chiles all remained out. Linebacker Antwaun Molden returned to the lineup and led the defense with nine tackles against the Lions. Molden, who also has two interceptions in 2014, and Tristan Okpalaugo are key parts of a defense that has 23 sacks and is growing stronger as the season progresses.
ABOUT THE ESKIMOS (6-1): Slotback Adarius Bowman leads the league with 532 receiving yards. Edmonton has been very good at generating turnovers by the opposition, but committed three turnovers of its own in Week 8’s 10-8 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks, severely limiting the Eskimos’ effectiveness on offense. Reilly is second on the team in rushing with 320 yards - 14 behind John White - but Edmonton has only recorded two rushing touchdowns.
TRENDS:
* Argonauts are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 meetings in Edmonton.
* Under is 4-0 in Eskimos last four home games.
* Argonauts are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six road games.
* Eskimos are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games.
CONSENSUS: 54 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the visiting Argonauts.
CFL
Dunkel
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
Game 295-296: Calgary at Ottawa (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.005; Ottawa 106.237
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 14; 53
Vegas Line: Calgary by 8 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-8 1/2); Over
Game 297-298: Saskatchewan at BC (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 116.826; BC 117.979
Dunkel Line: BC by 1; 55
Vegas Line: BC by 3 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (+3 1/2); Over
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 9
Sunday, August 24
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CALGARY (6 - 1) at OTTAWA (1 - 6) - 8/24/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in a road game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 since 1996.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 1-0 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SASKATCHEWAN (5 - 2) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (5 - 3) - 8/24/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 68-43 ATS (+20.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 114-74 ATS (+32.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 61-40 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 103-68 ATS (+28.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-4 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-4 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Week 9
Calgary (6-1) @ Ottawa (1-6)-- Stampeders (-13) led 28-7 at half two weeks ago in a 38-17 home win over Ottawa; Stamps held RedBlacks to 39 rushing yards- they're 3-0 as road favorites, with wins on foreign soil by 19-4-10 points (+5 turnover ratio on road). Ottawa lost its last four games but covered two of three as home underdog, upsetting Toronto, losing by 24-2 points- they lost to Eskimos 10-8 last week, after leading at half for 4th time in seven games- they've averaged 13 ppg in last thee games, after averaging 19.8 ppg in first four. Three of last four games for both sides went over total.
Saskatchewan (5-2) @ BCLions (5-3)-- Lions (+5) upset defending champs 26-13 in Regina back in Week 3, avenging loss from LY's playoffs. Riders' 31-17 (+3) win here LY snapped four-game skid in this building. BC had 186 rushing yards first meeting; Saskatchewan hasn't allowed 100+ on ground since- they're 4-0 since that loss, wnning last two weeks by 6-5 points. Lions won last three games, five of six since 0-2 start; they're 2-2 SU at home, but covered three of last four when favoried. 19 of last 24 series games stayed under total, as have six of eight Lion games, four of last five Roughrider games.
CFL
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Trend Report
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Sunday, August 24
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. OTTAWA
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 9 games when playing Ottawa
Ottawa is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
Ottawa is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of British Columbia's last 12 games when playing Saskatchewan
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CFL
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Game of the Day: CFL Doubleheader
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Calgary Stampeders at Ottawa Redblacks (+9, 48)
The Ottawa Redblacks aim to halt their four-game losing skid when they host the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday. The Stampeders boast arguably the best defense in the league, surrendering fewer than 17 points per contest, which is concerning for a Redblacks' offense that has not scored more than 17 points since Week 5. Calgary is 3-0 on the road and 5-0 against East Division opponents.
The Stampeders defeated Ottawa 38-17 in Calgary in Week 7, when Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns. The Redblacks surrender a league-worst average of 300 passing yards, so Mitchell could be in for another strong game. Ottawa was limited to 38 rushing yards against Calgary’s defense, which averages a league-low 81.1 rushing yards allowed.
TV: 3 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The majority of books opened the Redblacks as 9-point home dogs, which is where they currently remain. The total opened and presently sits at 48.
INJURY REPORT: Stampeders - OL Brander Craighead (Questionable, ankle), RB Matt Walter (Questionable, concussion), LS Randy Chevrier (Questionable, undisclosed), RB Jon Cornish (Probable, concussion). Redblacks - DL Chris McCoy (Questionable, wrist), DB Jovon Johnson (Probable, bicep).
ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (6-1): Star running back Jon Cornish could return to the lineup Sunday for his first action since suffering a concussion in Week 1. Calgary has fared well in the running game without Cornish, averaging 115.1 rushing yards. The Stampeders will likely be without receiver Jeff Fuller, who dislocated his shoulder, and defensive lineman Micah Johnson, who suffered a knee injury, for the foreseeable future.
ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (1-6): Jovon Johnson returned to practice this week and could rejoin Ottawa’s defense sooner than expected after being placed on the six-game injured list. Quarterback Henry Burris is struggling with his lowest completion percentage (58.9) since 2006, when he was a member of the Stampeders. Defensive back Antoine Pruneau has recorded 18 of his 21 tackles in the last two games.
TRENDS:
* Stampeders are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games.
* Redblacks are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall.
* Under is 10-1 in Calgary's last 11 road games.
* Under is 9-2 in Calgary's last 11 games overall.
CONSENSUS: 56 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the visiting Stampeders.
Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions (-3, 50.5)
Two of the hottest teams in the CFL meet Sunday when the BC Lions host the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Saskatchewan is riding a four-game winning streak, while BC has won its last three. The Lions defeated the host Roughriders in Week 3 and Saskatchewan looks to return the favour as the Lions enter their bye week.
Kevin Glenn has BC’s offense humming with 94 points in three games, but will be in tough against a Roughriders' defense that has not allowed more than 17 points in a contest since a Week 4 bye. Saskatchewan leads the league in sacks with 29 thanks to 12 from John Chick, and the quarterback pressure has led to nine interceptions for the Roughriders - bad news for Glenn, who has already tossed 11. Saskatchewan’s offense has been most effective on the ground, averaging 131.9 rushing yards.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The majority of books opened the Lions as 3-point home faves, and after slight movement in both directions the line is presently back where it opened. The total opened 51 but has slightly gone down to 50.5.
INJURY REPORT: Roughriders - DB Marshay Green (Questionable, undisclosed), Dan DePalma (Questionable, undisclosed). Lions - LB Alex Hoffman-Ellis (Questionable, undisclosed), T Andre Ramsey (Questionable, ankle), RB Andrew Harris (Questionable, ankle), T Jermarcus Hardrick (Questionable, knee), DB Josh Johnson (Questionable, knee), CB Dante Marsh (Questionable, hamstring).
ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (3-5): Chick was named defensive player of the week after recording three sacks in a win over the Montreal Alouettes, while receiver Rob Bagg was named Canadian player of the week. Jerome Messam is the latest running back to take the lead for Saskatchewan, rushing for 180 yards over the last two games. The Roughriders signed kicker Justin Palardy, putting pressure on Chris Milo, who is 15-for-21 on field goal attempts.
ABOUT THE LIONS (6-1): Stefan Logan earned offensive player of the week honours after recording a career-high 145 rushing yards in a road victory against the Toronto Argonauts, while Tim Brown earned special teams player of the week with 249 combined return yards. Andrew Harris is expected to return to the lineup Sunday, bumping Logan back to backup and kick-return duties with Brown. Travis Lulay took a few snaps against Toronto as he is eased back into action following shoulder surgery.
TRENDS:
* Under is 8-2 in Roughriders last 10 games versus the West.
* Lions are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Under is 6-2 in Lions last eight games overall.
* Roughriders are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in BC.
CONSENSUS: 55 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the Lions.
Dunkel
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
Game 295-296: Calgary at Ottawa (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 120.005; Ottawa 106.237
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 14; 53
Vegas Line: Calgary by 8 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-8 1/2); Over
Game 297-298: Saskatchewan at BC (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 116.826; BC 117.979
Dunkel Line: BC by 1; 55
Vegas Line: BC by 3 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (+3 1/2); Over
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 9
Sunday, August 24
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CALGARY (6 - 1) at OTTAWA (1 - 6) - 8/24/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in a road game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 since 1996.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 1-0 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SASKATCHEWAN (5 - 2) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (5 - 3) - 8/24/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 68-43 ATS (+20.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 114-74 ATS (+32.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 61-40 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 103-68 ATS (+28.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-4 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-4 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Week 9
Calgary (6-1) @ Ottawa (1-6)-- Stampeders (-13) led 28-7 at half two weeks ago in a 38-17 home win over Ottawa; Stamps held RedBlacks to 39 rushing yards- they're 3-0 as road favorites, with wins on foreign soil by 19-4-10 points (+5 turnover ratio on road). Ottawa lost its last four games but covered two of three as home underdog, upsetting Toronto, losing by 24-2 points- they lost to Eskimos 10-8 last week, after leading at half for 4th time in seven games- they've averaged 13 ppg in last thee games, after averaging 19.8 ppg in first four. Three of last four games for both sides went over total.
Saskatchewan (5-2) @ BCLions (5-3)-- Lions (+5) upset defending champs 26-13 in Regina back in Week 3, avenging loss from LY's playoffs. Riders' 31-17 (+3) win here LY snapped four-game skid in this building. BC had 186 rushing yards first meeting; Saskatchewan hasn't allowed 100+ on ground since- they're 4-0 since that loss, wnning last two weeks by 6-5 points. Lions won last three games, five of six since 0-2 start; they're 2-2 SU at home, but covered three of last four when favoried. 19 of last 24 series games stayed under total, as have six of eight Lion games, four of last five Roughrider games.
CFL
Week 9
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Trend Report
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Sunday, August 24
3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. OTTAWA
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 9 games when playing Ottawa
Ottawa is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
Ottawa is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of British Columbia's last 12 games when playing Saskatchewan
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CFL
Week 9
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Game of the Day: CFL Doubleheader
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Calgary Stampeders at Ottawa Redblacks (+9, 48)
The Ottawa Redblacks aim to halt their four-game losing skid when they host the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday. The Stampeders boast arguably the best defense in the league, surrendering fewer than 17 points per contest, which is concerning for a Redblacks' offense that has not scored more than 17 points since Week 5. Calgary is 3-0 on the road and 5-0 against East Division opponents.
The Stampeders defeated Ottawa 38-17 in Calgary in Week 7, when Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns. The Redblacks surrender a league-worst average of 300 passing yards, so Mitchell could be in for another strong game. Ottawa was limited to 38 rushing yards against Calgary’s defense, which averages a league-low 81.1 rushing yards allowed.
TV: 3 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The majority of books opened the Redblacks as 9-point home dogs, which is where they currently remain. The total opened and presently sits at 48.
INJURY REPORT: Stampeders - OL Brander Craighead (Questionable, ankle), RB Matt Walter (Questionable, concussion), LS Randy Chevrier (Questionable, undisclosed), RB Jon Cornish (Probable, concussion). Redblacks - DL Chris McCoy (Questionable, wrist), DB Jovon Johnson (Probable, bicep).
ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (6-1): Star running back Jon Cornish could return to the lineup Sunday for his first action since suffering a concussion in Week 1. Calgary has fared well in the running game without Cornish, averaging 115.1 rushing yards. The Stampeders will likely be without receiver Jeff Fuller, who dislocated his shoulder, and defensive lineman Micah Johnson, who suffered a knee injury, for the foreseeable future.
ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (1-6): Jovon Johnson returned to practice this week and could rejoin Ottawa’s defense sooner than expected after being placed on the six-game injured list. Quarterback Henry Burris is struggling with his lowest completion percentage (58.9) since 2006, when he was a member of the Stampeders. Defensive back Antoine Pruneau has recorded 18 of his 21 tackles in the last two games.
TRENDS:
* Stampeders are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games.
* Redblacks are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall.
* Under is 10-1 in Calgary's last 11 road games.
* Under is 9-2 in Calgary's last 11 games overall.
CONSENSUS: 56 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the visiting Stampeders.
Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions (-3, 50.5)
Two of the hottest teams in the CFL meet Sunday when the BC Lions host the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Saskatchewan is riding a four-game winning streak, while BC has won its last three. The Lions defeated the host Roughriders in Week 3 and Saskatchewan looks to return the favour as the Lions enter their bye week.
Kevin Glenn has BC’s offense humming with 94 points in three games, but will be in tough against a Roughriders' defense that has not allowed more than 17 points in a contest since a Week 4 bye. Saskatchewan leads the league in sacks with 29 thanks to 12 from John Chick, and the quarterback pressure has led to nine interceptions for the Roughriders - bad news for Glenn, who has already tossed 11. Saskatchewan’s offense has been most effective on the ground, averaging 131.9 rushing yards.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The majority of books opened the Lions as 3-point home faves, and after slight movement in both directions the line is presently back where it opened. The total opened 51 but has slightly gone down to 50.5.
INJURY REPORT: Roughriders - DB Marshay Green (Questionable, undisclosed), Dan DePalma (Questionable, undisclosed). Lions - LB Alex Hoffman-Ellis (Questionable, undisclosed), T Andre Ramsey (Questionable, ankle), RB Andrew Harris (Questionable, ankle), T Jermarcus Hardrick (Questionable, knee), DB Josh Johnson (Questionable, knee), CB Dante Marsh (Questionable, hamstring).
ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (3-5): Chick was named defensive player of the week after recording three sacks in a win over the Montreal Alouettes, while receiver Rob Bagg was named Canadian player of the week. Jerome Messam is the latest running back to take the lead for Saskatchewan, rushing for 180 yards over the last two games. The Roughriders signed kicker Justin Palardy, putting pressure on Chris Milo, who is 15-for-21 on field goal attempts.
ABOUT THE LIONS (6-1): Stefan Logan earned offensive player of the week honours after recording a career-high 145 rushing yards in a road victory against the Toronto Argonauts, while Tim Brown earned special teams player of the week with 249 combined return yards. Andrew Harris is expected to return to the lineup Sunday, bumping Logan back to backup and kick-return duties with Brown. Travis Lulay took a few snaps against Toronto as he is eased back into action following shoulder surgery.
TRENDS:
* Under is 8-2 in Roughriders last 10 games versus the West.
* Lions are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Under is 6-2 in Lions last eight games overall.
* Roughriders are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in BC.
CONSENSUS: 55 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the Lions.
