Saturday, August 1
Winnipeg at Toronto (-4, 44.5)
After a pair of disastrous defensive outings, Toronto (2-2 SU & ATS) got back on track. The Argonauts had allowed 90 points in consecutive losses, but held Winnipeg to just five last week. Toronto only scored 19 points themselves, with Arland Bruce III sidelined by the head coach for discipline reasons. Evidently, first year coach Bart Andrus didn’t appreciate Bruce’s behavior and he was traded to Hamilton this week. That takes a good chunk out of the Argos arsenal and they are 0-6 ATS off a spread win.
Winnipeg (1-3, 2-2 ATS) can’t find a quarterback to move the chains let alone make the scoreboard hum. The Blue Bombers are last in the CFL in points, passing and total offense, not a great formula in a league that thrives on offense. The biggest positive for Winnipeg is 5-1 ATS record off a loss.
It might be unfair to call Rogers Centre a “house of horrors” for Winnipeg, yet the fact remains they are 5-15-1 and 9-12 ATS in Toronto. The price could be right for the Argos who are 6-0 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points.
Saskatchewan at Calgary (-10, 61.5)
Pending the outcome of Edmonton, this showdown could be for outright lead in the West. After offensive miscues and missed defensive assignments, Calgary (2-2 SU & ATS) has blistered last two opponents by a combined score of 92-19. The defense is forcing almost four turnovers a game, playing back to the level of defending Grey Cup champions. Though the Stampeders passing game hasn’t clicked completely this season, they are 10-1 ATS versus poor passing defenses allowing a completion percentage of 61 percent or worse.
Saskatchewan (2-2 SU & ATS) has gone the complete opposite of Calgary, losing last two tilts after starting 2-0. The loss to Montreal only hurt because of the final score, however blowing a 22-0 lead at home to Edmonton, left a mark. Road trips have cleared the Roughriders’ minds and they are 14-5 ATS as visitors.
The play here looks like the total. Saskatchewan is 11-3 UNDER as road dog and Calgary 10-1 UNDER in home games after scoring 34 points or more in two straight games.
Winnipeg at Toronto (-4, 44.5)
After a pair of disastrous defensive outings, Toronto (2-2 SU & ATS) got back on track. The Argonauts had allowed 90 points in consecutive losses, but held Winnipeg to just five last week. Toronto only scored 19 points themselves, with Arland Bruce III sidelined by the head coach for discipline reasons. Evidently, first year coach Bart Andrus didn’t appreciate Bruce’s behavior and he was traded to Hamilton this week. That takes a good chunk out of the Argos arsenal and they are 0-6 ATS off a spread win.
Winnipeg (1-3, 2-2 ATS) can’t find a quarterback to move the chains let alone make the scoreboard hum. The Blue Bombers are last in the CFL in points, passing and total offense, not a great formula in a league that thrives on offense. The biggest positive for Winnipeg is 5-1 ATS record off a loss.
It might be unfair to call Rogers Centre a “house of horrors” for Winnipeg, yet the fact remains they are 5-15-1 and 9-12 ATS in Toronto. The price could be right for the Argos who are 6-0 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points.
Saskatchewan at Calgary (-10, 61.5)
Pending the outcome of Edmonton, this showdown could be for outright lead in the West. After offensive miscues and missed defensive assignments, Calgary (2-2 SU & ATS) has blistered last two opponents by a combined score of 92-19. The defense is forcing almost four turnovers a game, playing back to the level of defending Grey Cup champions. Though the Stampeders passing game hasn’t clicked completely this season, they are 10-1 ATS versus poor passing defenses allowing a completion percentage of 61 percent or worse.
Saskatchewan (2-2 SU & ATS) has gone the complete opposite of Calgary, losing last two tilts after starting 2-0. The loss to Montreal only hurt because of the final score, however blowing a 22-0 lead at home to Edmonton, left a mark. Road trips have cleared the Roughriders’ minds and they are 14-5 ATS as visitors.
The play here looks like the total. Saskatchewan is 11-3 UNDER as road dog and Calgary 10-1 UNDER in home games after scoring 34 points or more in two straight games.
