Actually he just took down the total I bet but I guess it is a form of respect early in the season.
<TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#800000 height=20><TD width=225>Thursday, June 26, 2008</TD><TD width=75 bgColor=#ffffff>Game/2ndH</TD><TD align=middle width=55>1stH</TD><TD align=middle width=55>1stQ</TD><TD align=middle width=55>2ndQ</TD><TD align=middle width=55>3rdQ</TD><TD align=middle width=55>4thQ</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" bgColor=#003366 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle width=35>#</TD><TD width=200>Team Name </TD><TD align=right width=95>Spread </TD><TD align=middle width=95>Total</TD><TD align=middle width=55>MoneyLn</TD><TD align=right width=85>T1 Total </TD><TD align=right width=85>T2 Total </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#363636><TD width="100%"><SMALL>6:05 pm Week 1 </SMALL></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle width=35>401</TD><TD width=185>Montreal Alouettes</TD><TD align=middle width=85></TD><TD align=middle width=85></TD><TD width=45></TD><TD width=85></TD><TD width=85></TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width=35>402</TD><TD width=185>Hamilton Tigercats</TD><TD align=middle width=85>-2½</TD><TD align=middle width=85>47</TD><TD width=45></TD><TD width=85></TD><TD width=85></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#363636><TD width="100%"><SMALL>9:05 pm Week 1 </SMALL></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle width=35>403</TD><TD width=185>British Columbia Lions</TD><TD align=middle width=85>-3</TD><TD align=middle width=85>55</TD><TD width=45></TD><TD width=85></TD><TD width=85></TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width=35>404</TD><TD width=185>Calgary Stampeders</TD><TD align=middle width=85></TD><TD align=middle width=85></TD><TD width=45></TD><TD width=85></TD><TD width=85></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#800000 height=20><TD width=225>Friday, June 27, 2008</TD><TD width=75 bgColor=#ffffff>Game/2ndH</TD><TD align=middle width=55>1stH</TD><TD align=middle width=55>1stQ</TD><TD align=middle width=55>2ndQ</TD><TD align=middle width=55>3rdQ</TD><TD align=middle width=55>4thQ</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" bgColor=#003366 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle width=35>#</TD><TD width=200>Team Name </TD><TD align=right width=95>Spread </TD><TD align=middle width=95>Total</TD><TD align=middle width=55>MoneyLn</TD><TD align=right width=85>T1 Total </TD><TD align=right width=85>T2 Total </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#363636><TD width="100%"><SMALL>7:00 pm Week 1 </SMALL></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle width=35>405</TD><TD width=185>Toronto Argonauts</TD><TD align=middle width=85></TD><TD align=middle width=85></TD><TD width=45></TD><TD width=85></TD><TD width=85></TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width=35>406</TD><TD width=185>Winnipeg Blue Bombers</TD><TD align=middle width=85>-2½</TD><TD align=middle width=85></TD><TD width=45></TD><TD width=85></TD><TD width=85></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#800000 height=20><TD width=225>Saturday, June 28, 2008</TD><TD width=75 bgColor=#ffffff>Game/2ndH</TD><TD align=middle width=55>1stH</TD><TD align=middle width=55>1stQ</TD><TD align=middle width=55>2ndQ</TD><TD align=middle width=55>3rdQ</TD><TD align=middle width=55>4thQ</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" bgColor=#003366 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle width=35>#</TD><TD width=200>Team Name </TD><TD align=right width=95>Spread </TD><TD align=middle width=95>Total</TD><TD align=middle width=55>MoneyLn</TD><TD align=right width=85>T1 Total </TD><TD align=right width=85>T2 Total </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#363636><TD width="100%"><SMALL>6:30 pm Week 1 </SMALL></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 width="98%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle width=35>407</TD><TD width=185>Edmonton Eskimos</TD><TD align=middle width=85></TD><TD align=middle width=85></TD><TD width=45></TD><TD width=85></TD><TD width=85></TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width=35>408</TD><TD width=185>Saskatchewan Roughriders</TD><TD align=middle width=85>-6</TD><TD align=middle width=85>53½</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Interesting take on the under in that Toronto game, KC. Stegall being out could really cause the offense to falter. You're banking on Toronto's defense being able to contain Blink though with just the 3 down lineman. If he runs wild, Winnipeg could reach 30 by themselves... That being said, it may STILL go under 45.5 
Pat,
My highest posted wager on a straight play was for 150 units. It was the superbowl and I laid 15 dimes on the Giants. If I really love a play, I will probably 4-5 times a year lay 100 units. My teasers that I really like, I will normally lay 50 units. My normal wagers are about 10 units in Arena and CFL. If I am not 100% sure, I will lay 5 units and it is more like entertainment. In this case, the under was the best play on the board for me and since I am only laying one other game, I upped the wager to 15 units. If I was playing more of the card, it would have been a 10 unit wager. So this is a slightly above average play for me. Hope that helps and let me know if I can provide any more clarity if needed. Good luck to you this season. :toast:
Interesting take on the under in that Toronto game, KC. Stegall being out could really cause the offense to falter. You're banking on Toronto's defense being able to contain Blink though with just the 3 down lineman. If he runs wild, Winnipeg could reach 30 by themselves... That being said, it may STILL go under 45.5
Guru, the last three times Blink has faced the 3-4 Toronto defense, Winny scored, 15 points, 23 points and 8 points. Then in the playoffs in their victory, they score 19 points. Not sure based on these stats how you could even assume Winny could score almost 10 more points than what they averaged against the 3-4 when Roberts was healthy for all of these games against the Argos last year. Could Winny pop 30? Obviously anything can happen. Based on history and proven stats, I would say mid 20's is stretching it but I see someone in this game in the teens and the winner with low 20's or mid 20's. Only time will tell and it is a new season.
KC, here's the link on Milty
http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=241498&lid=sublink08&lpos=topRelated_cfl
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http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=241498&lid=sublink08&lpos=topRelated_cfl
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Thanks Buck. I am about to pop the game you like most I think. Tell me if I am right or wrong after I post it. Good luck this week, look forward to sharing thoughts on the CFL this season with you.
Rob: I think you got the Hamilton/Montreal game dude. That game opened at 48 and is hovering around 47. Toronto line is down to 43 at some shops. If that is the line you got for the Argo's game, you have great value. :toast:
Well, they always said if there was a hole in Toronto's defense, it was on the ground. If memory serves me, Toronto has always been in the middle of the pack against the run, but always TERRIFIC against the pass.
Not saying that I think you're wrong, but it wasn't what I necessarily expected with the rest of these lines on the board. Somehow I don't think I'm going to be awfully surprised at the other game you're looking at.
Without Milt, Toronto will be able to stack the box and let Glenn and Armstrong try and beat them. Unless some of the other WR are able to step up, they should be able to key on Charles Roberts. Roberts will probably still get his yards, but it's clear Winnipeg will not be passing or kicking as dangerously as they would be with Milt and a reliable kicker.
I've been against Toronto all preseason, and really think their offence is overrated. Kerry Joseph is not a top 3 QB, and he is coming to a new offence with a new coach, while there is so much turnover on the offensive side of the ball that things will most likely take a few weeks to get going.
GL
Okay so if I was to ask everyone who are the two best offenses in the league, what would you tell me? I would assume some would say BC and others would say Calgary. Well I would have to agree with anyone that mentioned these two teams. They pretty much have the same teams as last year and outside of rust and a little bit of timing, you should expect similar play from both squads.
Calgary is no cake walk at home and in this case they are being spotted 3 points. Calgary averaged 38 points a game at home last year and I don't expect that offense to miss a beat. Great news about both of these teams, they have servicable back ups with Dickenson and Jackson.
In Calgary's two home games against BC last year, they lost 32-25 (57 points) and tied 45-45 (90 points). I think you guys know where I am going with this. I see a battle with the last team to have the ball winning this game and essentially a coin flip. I alsp see fireworks but I just don't know who will win this game nor do I like to hang 55 points in a season opener. I really hate teasing the same game but these are somewhat correlated. Calgary scores even 10 points under their home season average from last year, I should easily win this wager.
Official Play:
Teaser
Calgary +10 & Cal/BC Over 48.5 -120 (25 units)
Calgary is no cake walk at home and in this case they are being spotted 3 points. Calgary averaged 38 points a game at home last year and I don't expect that offense to miss a beat. Great news about both of these teams, they have servicable back ups with Dickenson and Jackson.
In Calgary's two home games against BC last year, they lost 32-25 (57 points) and tied 45-45 (90 points). I think you guys know where I am going with this. I see a battle with the last team to have the ball winning this game and essentially a coin flip. I alsp see fireworks but I just don't know who will win this game nor do I like to hang 55 points in a season opener. I really hate teasing the same game but these are somewhat correlated. Calgary scores even 10 points under their home season average from last year, I should easily win this wager.
Official Play:
Teaser
Calgary +10 & Cal/BC Over 48.5 -120 (25 units)
Good luck with your pick. By coincidence, I posted a similar play days earlier at covers website. But I was hoping for Toronto - Winnipeg under 50. Easy to agree with your pick. Although Joseph and Glenn are MVP finalists in 2007, both quarterbacks have been rusty in the preseason. Both defenses are strong. In the first month, defenses normally outplay offenses. In the past, 6 of 8 previous meetings have been low scoring. For Toronto, 5 of 6 previous road games have low scores. For Winnipeg, all 5 previous home games are low scoring. Also Winnipeg best receiver is injured.
Good luck on the teaser KC, it looks pretty solid. I think the over is nearly a given, and I don't see Calgary losing by more than 10.
As you may expect, I am on the other side of this game (HoMeR AlErT!). The way I see it, BC is clearly the best team in the entire league, solid on both sides of the ball, with individuals who are no less than top 3 in the league at most positions. Anytime I can get the best team in the league at less than a FG (-2.5), I will take it. I never liked Henry Burris, and his ability to turn over the ball has always scared me. The guy loves to take risks, and BC has plenty of corners who have better hands than some of the Tiger Cats' wideouts. I'll admit that Burris absolutely torched the BC secondary last season, but he still had 3 INTs to go along with the 5 TDs he threw.
Conversely, Buck Pierce was right with Burris in the 45-45 game (after struggling in the first meeting). He threw for 252 yards before being injured in the 4th quarter. I'm not sure if you remember that game, but I'm pretty sure he was injured in the red zone (4th Q) when BC was up 4 and on the verge of putting the game out of reach. After his injury it took a last minute Calgary TD to send the game to OT. If Pierce is not injured, and a raw Jackson isn't thrown to the wolves, I think BC handily wins both games in Calgary. BC has a front 4 strong enough to cause tons of havoc with Burris and stop the run without having to stack the box, allowing the DBs to focus on Lewis and Rambo. IMO the only way Calgary has a chance is if Lewis and Rambo combine for over 200 yards.
I will definitely lay the -2.5 for a 2 unit wager. (5 being my personal max).
I'll be throwing down a couple units on that Argos/Bombers under as well... got a favourable number.
Also pondering the over for Edmonton/Sask and under for Hamilton/Montreal. That Eskies defense could be worse than Calgary's.
BOL
As you may expect, I am on the other side of this game (HoMeR AlErT!). The way I see it, BC is clearly the best team in the entire league, solid on both sides of the ball, with individuals who are no less than top 3 in the league at most positions. Anytime I can get the best team in the league at less than a FG (-2.5), I will take it. I never liked Henry Burris, and his ability to turn over the ball has always scared me. The guy loves to take risks, and BC has plenty of corners who have better hands than some of the Tiger Cats' wideouts. I'll admit that Burris absolutely torched the BC secondary last season, but he still had 3 INTs to go along with the 5 TDs he threw.
Conversely, Buck Pierce was right with Burris in the 45-45 game (after struggling in the first meeting). He threw for 252 yards before being injured in the 4th quarter. I'm not sure if you remember that game, but I'm pretty sure he was injured in the red zone (4th Q) when BC was up 4 and on the verge of putting the game out of reach. After his injury it took a last minute Calgary TD to send the game to OT. If Pierce is not injured, and a raw Jackson isn't thrown to the wolves, I think BC handily wins both games in Calgary. BC has a front 4 strong enough to cause tons of havoc with Burris and stop the run without having to stack the box, allowing the DBs to focus on Lewis and Rambo. IMO the only way Calgary has a chance is if Lewis and Rambo combine for over 200 yards.
I will definitely lay the -2.5 for a 2 unit wager. (5 being my personal max).
I'll be throwing down a couple units on that Argos/Bombers under as well... got a favourable number.
Also pondering the over for Edmonton/Sask and under for Hamilton/Montreal. That Eskies defense could be worse than Calgary's.
BOL
