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CFL Betting Notes - Week 7
August 6, 2013
The CFL enters its second and final bye week of the year so once again there are only two games on the Week 7 slate. Last Friday night, Hamilton squeezed-out a 30-29 victory over Edmonton as a three-point underdog on the road. The total in that game went OVER the 52 ½-point line. This past Monday night, British Columbia beat Winnipeg 27-20 as an 11-point home favorite. The total for that game stayed UNDER the 48-point line.
The following is a brief betting preview for the two games in the CFL this week with the opening pointspread and 'over/under' lines provided by The Greek.
Thursday, August 8
Toronto Argonauts vs. Montreal Alouettes
Pointspread: Montreal -1 ½
Total Line: 54
Toronto went into its bye week with a two-game winning streak that improved its record to 3-2 both straight-up and against the spread. It knocked-off Winnipeg 35-19 on the road in Week 4 as a 3 ½-point favorite and last Tuesday night it stunned BC 38-12 as a 7 ½-point underdog at home. The total has gone OVER in four of its five games this year.
The Argonauts could have their hands full against their East Division rivals if quarterback Ricky Ray is unable to go. Zach Collaros played well in his place in the victory over the Lions, but Ray was off to another great start with 1,203 yards passing while completing 75.4 percent of his throws.
Montreal used its bye week to shake things up after a disappointing 2-3 start SU and ATS. It fired head coach Dan Hawkins and replaced him with Jim Popp. The Alouettes beat Edmonton 32-27 as four-point home favorites their last time out, but this followed three-straight losses in which they were outscored 79-52. The total has gone OVER in three of their first five games.
The change at the top could work in long-time veteran quarterback Anthony Calvillo's favor as Popp brings some familiarity back into the offense. Calvillo has really struggled in what should be his final season in the CFL with a completion percentage of just 60.1 and four interceptions verse five touchdown throws.
The Argonauts are 4-14 SU and 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games against Montreal and the total has stayed UNDER in the last five meetings. This will be the first meeting this season after splitting their four games in 2012 both SU and ATS.
Friday, August 9
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Calgary Stampeders
Pointspread: Calgary -3
Total Line: 56
The upstart Roughriders will put their five-game winning streak on the line this Friday night in a crucial early season West Division showdown. They already beat the Stampeders 36-21 in Week 2 as 2 ½-point home favorites with the total going OVER the 55 ½-point line. Saskatchewan is also a perfect 5-0 ATS and the total has gone OVER in three of the five games.
This team has gotten it done on both sides of the ball this season with the highest scoring offense in the league (36.6 points a game) complementing a defense that is holding its opponents to an average of 17.4 points a game. Darian Durant has thrown for 1,021 yards and 12 touchdowns while completing 69.2 percent of his passes.
Calgary is 4-1 both SU and ATS on the year following a 37-24 victory over the Blue Bombers in Week 5 as a 5 ½-point road favorite. The total went OVER the 48 ½-point line and it has now gone OVER in four of its five games. The Stampeders are averaging 32.4 points a game while allowing 26.6 points a game on defense.
Look for Drew Tate to get the start at quarterback on Friday night. He missed some time due to injury, but appears to be ready to go after using the bye week to get healthy. Tate's numbers on the year are an impressive 38-for-52 for 468 yards and five touchdowns. The Stampeders have also gotten a solid effort from Jon Cornish running the ball. He has racked-up 501 yards on 77 carries.
The Roughriders have lost seven of their last nine games against Calgary SU but they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The total has gone OVER in four of those five games. The Stampeders are 5-1 SU in its last six home games against Saskatchewan.
August 6, 2013
The CFL enters its second and final bye week of the year so once again there are only two games on the Week 7 slate. Last Friday night, Hamilton squeezed-out a 30-29 victory over Edmonton as a three-point underdog on the road. The total in that game went OVER the 52 ½-point line. This past Monday night, British Columbia beat Winnipeg 27-20 as an 11-point home favorite. The total for that game stayed UNDER the 48-point line.
The following is a brief betting preview for the two games in the CFL this week with the opening pointspread and 'over/under' lines provided by The Greek.
Thursday, August 8
Toronto Argonauts vs. Montreal Alouettes
Pointspread: Montreal -1 ½
Total Line: 54
Toronto went into its bye week with a two-game winning streak that improved its record to 3-2 both straight-up and against the spread. It knocked-off Winnipeg 35-19 on the road in Week 4 as a 3 ½-point favorite and last Tuesday night it stunned BC 38-12 as a 7 ½-point underdog at home. The total has gone OVER in four of its five games this year.
The Argonauts could have their hands full against their East Division rivals if quarterback Ricky Ray is unable to go. Zach Collaros played well in his place in the victory over the Lions, but Ray was off to another great start with 1,203 yards passing while completing 75.4 percent of his throws.
Montreal used its bye week to shake things up after a disappointing 2-3 start SU and ATS. It fired head coach Dan Hawkins and replaced him with Jim Popp. The Alouettes beat Edmonton 32-27 as four-point home favorites their last time out, but this followed three-straight losses in which they were outscored 79-52. The total has gone OVER in three of their first five games.
The change at the top could work in long-time veteran quarterback Anthony Calvillo's favor as Popp brings some familiarity back into the offense. Calvillo has really struggled in what should be his final season in the CFL with a completion percentage of just 60.1 and four interceptions verse five touchdown throws.
The Argonauts are 4-14 SU and 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games against Montreal and the total has stayed UNDER in the last five meetings. This will be the first meeting this season after splitting their four games in 2012 both SU and ATS.
Friday, August 9
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Calgary Stampeders
Pointspread: Calgary -3
Total Line: 56
The upstart Roughriders will put their five-game winning streak on the line this Friday night in a crucial early season West Division showdown. They already beat the Stampeders 36-21 in Week 2 as 2 ½-point home favorites with the total going OVER the 55 ½-point line. Saskatchewan is also a perfect 5-0 ATS and the total has gone OVER in three of the five games.
This team has gotten it done on both sides of the ball this season with the highest scoring offense in the league (36.6 points a game) complementing a defense that is holding its opponents to an average of 17.4 points a game. Darian Durant has thrown for 1,021 yards and 12 touchdowns while completing 69.2 percent of his passes.
Calgary is 4-1 both SU and ATS on the year following a 37-24 victory over the Blue Bombers in Week 5 as a 5 ½-point road favorite. The total went OVER the 48 ½-point line and it has now gone OVER in four of its five games. The Stampeders are averaging 32.4 points a game while allowing 26.6 points a game on defense.
Look for Drew Tate to get the start at quarterback on Friday night. He missed some time due to injury, but appears to be ready to go after using the bye week to get healthy. Tate's numbers on the year are an impressive 38-for-52 for 468 yards and five touchdowns. The Stampeders have also gotten a solid effort from Jon Cornish running the ball. He has racked-up 501 yards on 77 carries.
The Roughriders have lost seven of their last nine games against Calgary SU but they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The total has gone OVER in four of those five games. The Stampeders are 5-1 SU in its last six home games against Saskatchewan.
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