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Posted : July 6, 2015 9:33 pm
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OTTAWA vs. EDMONTON
Ottawa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Edmonton's last 10 games when playing Ottawa

MONTREAL vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Montreal's last 11 games on the road
Montreal is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Winnipeg is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Winnipeg is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Saskatchewan's last 15 games on the road
British Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of British Columbia's last 13 games when playing Saskatchewan

TORONTO vs. CALGARY
Toronto is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
Calgary is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto

 
Posted : July 6, 2015 9:34 pm
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CFL underdogs and Unders have oddsmakers on their toes in Week 3
ByJason Logan

The CFL was a one-sided league in 2014, with the West dominating the East. That may not be the case in 2015, and early underdog bettors are making plenty of bacon – Canadian bacon that is – two weeks in.

Entering Week 3 of the schedule, CFL underdogs are an unblemished 7-0 ATS (8-0 ATS if you got Hamilton as a dog instead of pick'em versus Winnipeg in Week 2) with six of those paydays coming from East Division teams covering the spread against squads from the West Division. In fact, the East holds a 5-1 SU edge over the West after going 12-28 SU in non-divisional clashes last season.

“Bettors generally like to back favorites and when you combine that with the West's dominance from last season, it is no wonder that these early results have been unexpected,” renowned CFL oddsmaker Randall “The Handle” tells Covers.

Week 2 featured four non-divisional matchups and all four went to teams from the East. Hamilton knocked off Winnipeg 52-26 after closing as big as a 1.5-point underdog at most books, Montreal dropped defending Grey Cup champ Calgary 29-11 as a 9.5-point home dog, Ottawa stunned B.C. 27-13 as a 3-point home pup, and Toronto capped the week with a 42-40 OT win in Saskatchewan as a field-goal underdog.

The Week 3 slate has three of its four games between non-divisional opponents, with Ottawa at Edmonton, Montreal at Winnipeg, and Toronto at Calgary. Randall says this week’s CFL spreads will not be shaded toward this trend but he does say he’ll be closely monitoring the betting patterns for Week 3 action.

“It truly is a small sample although we cannot ignore some of the things we are seeing,” he says. “We will gauge both the teams competing and the marketplace but it remains business as usual. As a linemaker, my objective is always to draw good two-way action and week to week action is a component.”

“Faves will start covering some games at some point but no one knows when that may start,” he adds. “We'll see if action dwindles at all this week or if bettors feel that this is the week where things start to balance out. Lines have been sent out. We'll see how it goes.”

Sportsbooks aren't complaining, that's for sure. As Randall mentioned, the betting market usually backs the favorite which means all those underdog ATS victories have opened CFL betting season in style for bookmakers. However, while they are celebrating that profitable kickoff to 2015, they do expect this trend to balance out in the coming weeks.

"Underdogs can be a good bet early in the season in any football league really. With all of the roster changes, there is a bit of an adjustment period for both the books and the bettors to get a feel for how the teams will actually perform," Greg Sindall of SportsInteraction tells Covers. "7-0 ATS is definitely not normal though. It’s been pretty good for the book though since the favorites usually see more action in any sport."

Another trend, which has carried over from last season, is the rate Unders have cashed in for total bettors. So far, through two weeks, CFL games have finished 3-5 Over/Under – on the heels of the 2014 season in which CFL games went 34-51 O/U on the year for a 60 percent winning rate for Under players.

Entering 2015, the CFL changed rules regarding pass interference and punt returns, hoping to jumpstart scoring following a 2014 campaign that saw team’s average scoring drop from 26.21 points per game in 2013 to just 22.74 points. So far in 2015, CFL teams are averaging 26.18 points per game but that increase in production hasn’t paid out for the Over.

“Scoring was down a year ago and not too much has changed, despite the rule changes. That said, the new rules are creating more opportunities for scoring but teams have not taken full advantage quite yet,” Randall says. “A slew of quarterback injuries could be a contributing factor. Again, we'll monitor and respond accordingly.”

As of the third week of the CFL calendar, more than half of the league’s teams are missing their designated No. 1 quarterback with Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, and now Winnipeg - QB Drew Willy questionable for Friday’s home stand against the Alouettes – looking down the depth chart at pivot.

Books have started releasing Week 3 odds with the Eskimos opening as 5-point home faves against Ottawa, Montreal opening +3.5 at Winnipeg, BC opening as a 3.5-point home fave against Saskatchewan and the Argos +6.5 at the Stampeders.

 
Posted : July 6, 2015 9:37 pm
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CFL Betting Notes - Week 3
By David Schwab
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As the CFL heads into Week 3, upsets continue to be the biggest story of the new season. In last week’s action Hamilton rolled over Winnipeg 52-26 on Thursday as a two-point road underdog to get things started. On Friday night, Montreal stunned Calgary 29-11 as a heavy 9½-point underdog at home.

The upstart Ottawa RedBlacks have already equaled last season’s straight-up win total of just two games with a 27-16 victory against British Columbia as three-point home underdogs and this past Sunday, Toronto completed the sweep with a stunning 42-40 upset of Saskatchewan as a three-point underdog on the road.

Opening Odds provided by 5Dimes.eu.

Thursday, July 9

Ottawa RedBlacks (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS) vs. Edmonton Eskimos (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS)

Point-spread: Edmonton -6
Total: 46½

Game Overview

The RedBlacks have won their first two games behind a defense that has allowed a combined 32 points. This is a vast improvement from a unit that was ranked seventh in the league last season in points allowed. Veteran quarterback Henry Burris has also played well with a combined 559 yards passing in the two games.

Edmonton is coming off a Week 2 bye after losing its season opener to Toronto by the score of 26-11 as a 7½-point road favorite. The Eskimos only managed 178 yards through the air and 81 yards on the ground in that loss. Quarterback Mike Reilly injured his knee in Week 1 and he will be out until late October. Matt Nichols is expected to get the start in his place.

Betting Trends

The RedBlacks are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 road games, while the Eskimos are a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last five games at home. Edmonton won last year’s series 2-0 SU and both games stayed UNDER the total.

Friday, July 10

Montreal Alouettes (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS) vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS)

Point-spread: OFF
Total: OFF

Game Overview

Montreal bounced-back from a 20-16 loss to Ottawa in its opener as an eight-point home favorite. In last Friday’s win against Calgary at home, Rakeem Cato got the start at quarterback and made the most of the opportunity with 241 yards passing and three touchdown throws while completing an impressive 80 percent of his 25 attempts.

The Blue Bombers closed-out the 2014 season with just one SU victory in their last nine games. They appeared to revert back to that form in Week 2 after stunning Saskatchewan 30-26 in their season opener as six-point road underdogs. Brian Brohm and Drew Willy combined for less than 200 yards passing and three interceptions in this past week’s loss to Hamilton. Willy remains questionable with a hand injury.

Betting Trends

Winnipeg is a perfect 4-0 both SU and ATS in the last four meetings with the total evenly split 2-2. Montreal is just 2-6 ATS in its last eight road games against the Blue Bombers.

Saskatchewan Roughriders (0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS) vs. British Columbia Lions (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS)

Point-spread: BC -4
Total: 47

Game Overview

Saskatchewan had to turn to Kevin Glenn as its starting quarterback after Darian Durant was lost for the season with a torn Achilles in the season-opening loss to Winnipeg. Last week in a losing cause against Montreal, Glenn threw for 477 yards and two touchdowns while completing 33-of-40 attempts.

BC came off a Week 1-bye showing some serious signs of rust in last Saturday’s loss to Ottawa. Travis Lulay was back under center and while he did throw for 254 yards and a score, he completed just 18-of-32 attempts and he was picked-off once. The Lions could only muster a total of 59 yards on the ground.

Betting Trends

The home team is 4-2 SU in the last six meetings and Saskatchewan has a slight 3-1-1 edge ATS in the last five games between these two West Division rivals. The total has stayed UNDER in nine of the last 10 meetings overall.

Monday, July 13

Toronto Argonauts (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS) vs. Calgary Stampeders (1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS)

Point-spread: Calgary -6½
Total: 51½

Game Overview

Toronto will be gunning for a third-straight win behind an offense that has piled-up a total of 68 points in its first two games. The biggest surprise has been the play of quarterback Trevor Harris in place of an injured Ricky Ray. The four-year CFL vet has the second-most passing yards in the league with 614 and the most touchdown throws with seven. He has completed 83.1 percent of his 65 attempts.

The defending champion Stampeders lost for just the third time SU in their last 17 games and it was their worst margin of defeat since late September of last year. Running back Jon Cornish accounted for 59 of Calgary’s 68 yards of rushing in last Friday’s loss to Montreal and Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 244 yards while completing 19-of-31 throws.

Betting Trends

Toronto is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games against the Stampeders and the total has stayed UNDER in six of the last eight meetings in Calgary. The Argonauts have lost three of the last four meetings SU.

 
Posted : July 6, 2015 9:40 pm
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CFL Week 3

Edmonton (0-1) @ Ottawa (2-0) -- RedBlacks went 2-16 LY, are 2-0 already now, outgaining first two opponents by 180-223 yards, winning SU as underdogs, outscoring foes 32-12 in second half. Ottawa lost both games with Edmonton LY, 27-11/10-8, with both games going under total. Eskimos had bye last week, after losing opener 26-11 (-4.5) at Toronto, in game they were outgained 484-259 and turned ball over four times (-2).

Montreal (1-1) @ Winnipeg (1-1) -- First road game for Alouettes, who outscored first two opponents 29-5 in first half, were +1 in turnovers both games, but lost to Ottawa before they upset defending champ Calgary last week. Winnipeg agev up 952 yards in splitting first two games, winning in Regina, losing 52-26 at home to Hamilton last week. Blue Bombers won four in row, six of last seven against Montreal; road team won four of last five series games.

Toronto (2-0) @ Calgary (1-1) -- Defending champ Stampeders slept-walked thru first couple games, nipping TiCats 24-23 then getting whacked in Montreal; they were outscored 34-10 in first half of those games. Calgary won three of last four with Toronto; Argonauts are 3-1 in last four visits here. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games. Toronto is 2-0 after winning in OT in Regina Sunday; they gained 1,071 yards behind backup QB Harris.

Saskatchewan (0-2) @ British Columbia (0-1) -- Big early game for pair of winless teams in a series where underdog won SU in six of last ten meetings. Roughriders won 31-17/20-16 last two visits here, but they've given up 72 points in losing first two games this year, by total of six points- they gained 1,084 yards and still lost both games. Lions lost in Ottawa last week after a first-week bye. Under is 14-2 in last sixteen BC-Saskatchewan games.

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Posted : July 9, 2015 2:31 am
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Game of the day: Redblacks at Eskimos
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Ottawa Redblacks at Edmonton Eskimos (-6, 45.5)

The Ottawa Redblacks look to stay unbeaten when they hit the road to face the Edmonton Eskimos on Thursday. The Redblacks have already equaled their win total from last season following back-to-back victories over the Montreal Alouettes and BC Lions.

Ottawa holds the top spot in the East Division for the first time in franchise history and hopes veteran quarterback Henry Burris can continue his renaissance after throwing for 559 yards and four touchdowns in the first two games. Edmonton looks to bounce back from a disappointing 26-11 loss to the Toronto Argonauts in Week 1. The Eskimos will have to turn things around without their starting quarterback Mike Reilly, who is sidelined for the next 10-to-12 weeks with a knee injury, and Matt Nichols will be tasked with trying to salvage Edmonton's season. "I know I can go in and win games," Nichols told reporters. "I think I've played pretty well every time that I've gone in and played, so I don't look for anything different."

LINE HISTORY: The Eskies initially opened as 6-point favorites before shifting down to -6. The total dropped from 46 to 45.5 since open.

INJURY REPORT: Redblacks - WR Khalil Paden (Ques-Undisclosed), DB Travell Dixon (Out-Suspension) Eskimos - QB Mike Reilly (Out-Knee), OL Greg Wojt (Ques-Neck)

WHAT ODDSMAKERS SAY: "The Redblacks off to a surprising 2-0 start while the Eskimos lost both their starting quarterback and their first game in opening week loss to the Argonauts. It seems that bettors aren't quite buying it. Edmonton opened as a 5-point favorite in this one but early money pushed it up to -6 rather quickly and that's where the number currently sits. Equally surprising to Ottawa's strong start is the East's 5-1 record over its Western rivals. Scoring is up from a year ago (52.4 points per game compared to 45.5 in 2014) but with Ottawa allowing just 32 points in its first pair of games, the total has dropped from an opener of 47 to current 45.5" - CFL Oddsmaker Randall 'The Handle'

ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS, 0-2 O/U): Wide receiver Brad Sinopoli, who played quarterback for the Ottawa Gee-Gees in college, caught nine passes for 99 yards and a touchdown - his first TD since joining the Redblacks from the Calgary Stampeders in the offseason. "I spent so much time here in university," Sinopoli told reporters. "Just the way it is now with the crowd and the new stadium is amazing and hey we're 2-0." Free agent acquisitions Ernest Jackson and Greg Ellingson each caught touchdown passes against the Lions as Ottawa's revamped receiving corps continues to impress.

ABOUT THE ESKIMOS (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS, 0-1 O/U): Nichols went 94-of-151 for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns, but threw five interceptions in five games last season. Wide receiver Kenny Stafford was one of the lone bright spots in Week 1 as he hauled in four passes for 66 yards and a touchdown. Edmonton should get a big boost with the news that offensive lineman Greg Wojt, safety Otha Foster, cornerback Marcell Young and fullback Mike Miller are ready to go after missing the season opener with various injuries.

TRENDS:

*RedBlacks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games.
*Eskimos are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a bye week.
*Under is 5-1-1 in RedBlacks last 7 games overall.
*Under is 4-0 in Eskimos last 4 games in July.

CONSENSUS: 50.47 percent of the Covers public is on the Eskimos with 52.5 percent on the over.

 
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Game of the day: CFL Doubleheader
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Montreal Alouettes at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-3, 53)

The Montreal Alouettes look to build off their impressive Week 2 victory over the defending Grey Cup champions when they travel to Winnipeg to face the Blue Bombers on Friday. Rookie quarterback Rakeem Cato made it look easy in his CFL debut, throwing for 241 yards and three touchdowns as the Alouettes stunned the Calgary Stampeders 29-11.

Montreal has won four consecutive games against West Division opponents - playoffs included - dating back to last season, but has dropped four straight meetings to the Blue Bombers. Winnipeg hopes to recover mentally and physically from a 52-26 defeat to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Blue Bombers lost Drew Willy in the first quarter after he took a vicious hit to the head and lay motionless for several moments before wobbling off the field, but the 28-year-old quarterback is ready to go after returning to practice Monday. "I feel good and I was glad to be out there competing with my teammates," Willy told reporters. "I'm looking forward to looking at the practice film and keep working this week."

LINE HISTORY: Most books opened the Blue Bombers at -3 and have yet to move. The total climbed from 52.5 to 53.

INJURY REPORT: Alouettes - LB Bear Woods (Ques-Shoulder), OL Philip Blake (Ques-Hand), DB Chris Ackie (Ques-Hamstring) Blue Bombers - QB Drew Willy (Prob-Head), DB Maurive Leggett (Ques-Upper Body), DL Keshawn Fraser (Ques-Toe)

WHAT ODDSMAKERS SAY: "Bettors are divided on this one as the Bombers opened as a 3.5 or 4 point choice with little movement off that number. Although both teams 1-1 at the moment, the ‘what have you done for me lately’ theory may apply here as Winnipeg comes off a 52-26 home thumping at the hands of the Ti-Cats while the Alouettes were impressive in a 29-11 victory as hosts to the Stampeders. Montreal QB Rakeem Cato may have some sex appeal to bettors after his inspiring debut in last week’s upset win. The total also held fairly steady at a current 52½ as bettors try to figure out if Montreal’s defence (31 points in two games) is that good or Winnipeg’s ‘D’ is that bad (78 points in two games)." - CFL Oddsmaker Randall "The Handle"

ABOUT THE ALOUETTES (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS, 0-2 O/U): Cato finished 20-of-25 and completed his first five passes as he led Montreal on a nine-play, 95-yard touchdown drive on its opening possession. "I'm proud of the way I played," Cato told reporters. "I had fun, played fast and took advantage of what the defence was giving me." Tyrell Sutton helped Cato out by rushing for 134 yards on 25 carries and Nik Lewis came back to haunt his old team by catching three passes for 65 yards and a touchdown.

ABOUT THE BLUE BOMBERS (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS, 2-0 O/U): Willy was 3-of-6 for 48 yards and one interception before being knocked out of the game and his replacement Brian Brohm fared no better, going 16-of-28 with two interceptions returned for touchdowns against the Tiger-Cats. Running back Paris Cotton is off to a fast start as he's rushed for 154 yards and a touchdown to go along with seven receptions for 81 yards and a score in two games. Winnipeg's defence has given up 39 points per game and has conceded a league-worst 477 yards per contest.

TRENDS:

*Alouettes are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games in July.
*Blue Bombers are 0-3-2 ATS in their last 5 home games.
*Under is 11-2 in Alouettes last 13 road games.
*Over is 4-1 in Blue Bombers last 5 games overall.

CONSENSUS: 50.2 percent of Covers users are being the Als with 54.9 percent on the under.

Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions (-3, 49)

The BC Lions host the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday in a battle of winless teams. The Lions had high expectations heading into their season opener, but the Jeff Tedford era began with a thud following a 27-16 loss to the Ottawa Redblacks.

BC quarterback Travis Lulay threw his first touchdown pass since 2013 after battling shoulder injuries for the past two years and hopes to stay healthy as the Lions try to avoid their second consecutive 0-2 start. The Roughriders look to bounce back from a disheartening 42-40 double-overtime loss to the Toronto Argonauts. Saskatchewan let a seven-point lead slip away in the final minute of regulation before falling in the second overtime and has lost its first two contests by a combined six points. "When you lose them tight that means you are really close," Roughriders head coach Corey Chamblin told reporters. "As the guys continue to grow, we won't be losing them by two or three."

LINE HISTORY: The spread climbed half-a-point from Lions -3.5 to -3. The total has climbed from 47.5 to 49.

INJURY REPORT: Roughriders - LB Shea Ery (Out-Neck), WR Chaz Schilens (Out-Suspension) Lions - DB Staven Clarke (Ques-Undisclosed), G Cody Husband (Ques-Undisclosed)

WHAT ODDSMAKERS SAY: "After losing opening two games at home for just the fourth time in 80 years, the Roughriders head to Vancouver to take on the 0-1 Lions. Something’s gotta give. The Lions opened as 3.5-point chalk, dropping slightly to current 3’s across the board. The two teams split last year’s contests, both winning and covering at home. The irony here is that Saskatchewan QB Kevin Glenn was the pivot for BC in both contests and the 26-13 win on this field. The total opened at 47.5 and has seen a slight upward tick, sitting at 48 and 48.5’s in various books. This despite neither game reaching 40 points in pair of meeting last season. The total opened at 47.5 but Thursday afternoon saw a flurry of activity on the over, driving it up to as much as 50. The bump came despite neither game reaching 40 points in pair of meetings last season." - CFL Oddsmaker Randall "The Handle"

ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS, 2-0 O/U): Kevin Glenn, who started 17 games for the Lions last season, finished with 477 yards and two touchdowns, but threw an interception that was returned 100 yards for a score in the fourth quarter. Ryan Smith was named one of the CFL top performers of the week after he caught eight passes for 174 yards and a touchdown and Jerome Messam accumulated 156 total yards as Saskatchewan's offence finished with 579 yards. Former BC kicker Paul McCallum, who was picked up by Saskatchewan last week, kicked field goals of 9, 22, 30 and 49 yards.

ABOUT THE LIONS (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS, 0-1 O/U): Lulay's surgically repaired shoulder held up nicely as he went 18-of-32 for 254 yards and a touchdown while former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie caught five passes for 65 yards and a score on his CFL debut. Defensive back Ryan Phillips injured his hamstring while trying to make an interception in the fourth quarter and will likely be out for the foreseeable future. "It probably was very severe," Tedford told reporters. "If you just get a tweak in your hamstring, usually you're just walking off the field."

TRENDS:

*Roughriders are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 meetings in BC.
*Lions are 8-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
*Over is 5-2 in Roughriders last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
*Under is 20-6 in the last 26 meetings in BC.

CONSENSUS: 55.9 percent of the Covers public is on the Lion with 55 percent on the over.

 
Posted : July 10, 2015 1:22 am
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Game of the Day: Argonauts at Stampeders
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Toronto Argonauts at Calgary Stampeders (-7, 51.5)

Bo Levi Mitchell looks to atone for a sluggish start to the new season as the reigning Grey Cup Most Valuable Player guides the Calgary Stampeders against the visiting Toronto Argonauts on Monday night. The second-year quarterback was held in check in last week's 29-11 loss to Montreal, going 19-of-31 for 244 yards with no touchdowns.

"He made a lot of good plays. Maybe not as accurate as he's been in the past," Calgary offensive coordinator Dave Dickenson said. "But I still felt confident in what he was doing." Trevor Harris should feel extremely confident after receiving his second straight CFL Top Performer of the Week honour, going 30-of-38 for 267 yards and four touchdowns in Toronto's 42-40 overtime win over Saskatchewan on Sunday. Harris, who has 614 passing yards and a league-best seven scores in 2015, has thrown for nine touchdowns in his three CFL starts.

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Stamps as 6-point home faves, but that has moved to -7. The total has remained at 51.5.

INJURY REPORT: Argos - OL Branndon Braxton (Questionable, suspension). SB Andre Durie (Out indefinitely, knee). Stampeders - LB Juwan Simpson (Probable, leg), WR Jeff Fuller (Probable, knee), WR Kamar Jordan (Questionable, undisclosed), OL Karl Lavoie (Questionable, undisclosed).

ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS, 1-1 O/U): Toronto's fine start in the standings has been tempered by the significant losses of slotback Andre Durie and safety Jermaine Gabriel, with the former likely out for the season with a torn ACL and the latter sidelined for a month with a groin injury. Anthony Coombs is expected to play a larger role in the backfield in place of Toronto native Durie, who reeled in seven passes for 63 yards in the season-opening victory over Edmonton. "He's been so snake-bit," coach Scott Milanovich said of the 33-year-old Durie. "Such a great player, there's nobody really like him in the CFL."

ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS, 0-2 O/U): All-Star middle linebacker Juwan Simpson and wideout Jeff Fuller expect to return to the field after sitting out Calgary's setback against the Alouettes. Simpson registered three tackles in the 24-23 season-opening victory over Hamilton before being felled by a leg injury, while Fuller tweaked his knee after making nine catches for 148 yards en route to being named a CFL Top Performer. Off the field, the Stampeders provided depth to their defensive line when they selected Brandon Tett in Tuesday's Supplemental Draft.

TRENDS:

* Argonauts are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings in Calgary.
* Under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings in Calgary.
* Argonauts are 0-4 ATS in their last four games in Week 3.
* Under is 5-2 in Stampeders last seven games in Week 3.

CONSENSUS: Fifty-two percent of users are backing the Stampeders.

 
Posted : July 13, 2015 11:19 am
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