CFL betting trends, odds and predictions for Week 3 from various handicappers and websites
CFL Betting Recap - Week 2
By Joe Williams
VegasInsider.com
League Betting Notes
Favoirites/underdogs went 2-2 SU in Week 2
Underdogs went 4-0 ATS in Week 2
Home/road teams posted a 2-2 SU record in Week 2
Road teams posted a 4-0 ATS record in Week 2
The 'Over/under' went 2-2 in Week 2
Analysis
If you're scoring at home, so far it's been a day for the 'dogs in Canadian Football League action. Underdogs were also a perfect 4-0 ATS in Week 1, bringing the total so far this season 0-8 ATS so far for the favorites. Road teams have hit at a 6-2 ATS clip so far, a trend we saw often during the early going during the 2016 season. In fact, road teams started out 16-2-2 ATS through the first five weeks last season, and 29-9-2 ATS through the first 10 weeks until home teams finally covered in a majority of the games. That didn't occur until a five-week slate in Week 11 when home teams finally posted a 4-1 ATS mark.
As far as the total is concerned, the 'under has edged out the 'over' 5-3 through two weeks. Last season in Week 1 we saw a 2-2 split, followed by six consecutive weeks with the under dominating at 3-1, or 2-1-1 in Week 3. The under was 19-8-1 through the first seven weeks until a 2-2 split in Week 8, followed by the first over majority in Week 9 when the offenses finally started to take control.
Might we see a similar trend in Week 3 and beyond? We'll see. So far only the two Grey Cup participants from last season, Calgary (1-0-1) and Ottawa (0-1-1) look to be the dominant offenses again, while perhaps Winnipeg (1-0) and maybe BC Lions (1-1) look to have any semblance of consistency in the early going.
Team Betting Notes
The two Grey Cup combatants from last season played a second consecutive game, this time on the plains of Southern Alberta. It didn't end in a tie like last week's opener in Canada's capital city. However, it was a familiar result for the RedBlacks, who fell 43-39 in Calgary. Ottawa fell to 0-1-1 SU, although they're an impressive 2-0 ATS on the season. And really, they won the matchup that mattered in the Grey Cup last season.
The Stampeders are 3-0-2 SU in the past five regular season meetings with the RedBlacks. One thing that is certain, there will be a lot of points when the teams clash. The over is 6-0-1 in the past seven meetings, and 7-1-1 in nine all-time battles.
Toronto (1-1) is on deck for Ottawa, as they search for their first victory in a return home in Week 3. The Argos won as 3 1/2-point 'dogs in Week 1 against Hamilton (0-1), but it was BC coming in and spoiling the party by a 28-15 count with the Argos favored by two points at Rogers Centre on Friday. The 'under' has cashed in each of Toronto's games so far, but that will be put to the test in Week 3 against the high-scoring RedBlacks.
Winnipeg (1-0) kicked off its season after a bye in Week 1, and they won a thriller in Saskatchewan (0-2) by a 43-40 count in overtime. The Bombers fell behind 10-0 after the opening quarter, and a late flurry by the Riders forced OT. But Winnipeg capped it off in the extra session, and they might be an offense to monitor.
For the Roughriders, they're 0-2 SU, but they have lost by a total of four points through two games. They look much improved and they're averaging 28.0 PPG despite the two setbacks. Next up they will face a second straight opponent coming off a bye as the TiCats visit Regina.
As mentioned, the Lions went to Toronto and won. That erased a sour taste in their mouth following a 30-27 setback in the opener against the Eskimos. BC's defense was much better, allowing just 15 points to the Argos, and the 'under' has now hit in each of their two outings. They'll travel to Montreal (1-1) in Week 3, facing an Alouettes team which has also had the 'under' hit in their two contests.
The Eskimos are averaging 26.5 points per game so far, but it's their defense which has been the story in their two victories. The Esks are holding opponents to 23.0 points per game, including just 19 against the Alouettes. The 'under' has hit in each of their two outings.
CFL Week 3
BC Lions (1-1) @ Montreal (1-1) — Lions won last three series games, sweeping Alouettes 38-18/38-27 LY. BC won its last two visits to Montreal. Over is 7-2 in last nine series games played here. Lions won in Toronto LW after getting upset at home by Edmonton in opener; BC ran ball for 227 yards in first two games. Montreal split its first two games, which were decided by total of five points. Under is 2-0 for both teams this season. Under is 5-3 in CFL this year.
Calgary (1-0-1) @ Winnipeg (1-0) — Calgary is 15-1 in its last 16 games with Blue Bombers; they won last six series games (3-3 vs spread), sweeping Winnipeg by 14-15-2 points LY. Over is 2-0-1 in last three series games. Stampeders are 7-1 in last eight visits to Manitoba. Stamps just played couple of tight games with Ottawa to open season; they gave up 425 passing yards LW, but won 43-39. Winnipeg had Week 1 bye, then survived their opener 43-40 in OT in Regina LW.
Toronto (1-1) @ Ottawa (0-1-1) — Argonauts are 5-3 vs Ottawa; 3-0 when game goes over total, 2-3 when it does not. Argos split four games here- all three series games stayed under the total. Toronto split pair of home games to open season; they threw for 506 yards in opener, only 327 LW. RedBlacks went 0-1-1 in pair of games with Calgary to open season; both games were tied at half. Ottawa threw for 725 yards in the two games. Favorites are 1-7 in the CFL this year.
Hamilton (0-1) @ Saskatchewan (0-2) — TiCats won four of last five games with Saskatchewan; they crushed Riders 53-7 at home LY, then got upset 20-18 in rematch in Regina. Under is 7-2 in last nine series games. Hamilton had last week off; they lost opener 32-15 in Toronto, allowing 506 passing yards to Ricky Ray- they were outgunned 545-258. Roughriders lost first two games by total of four points; they forced OT LW, but lost 43-40 at home to Winnipeg.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA (1 - 1) at MONTREAL (1 - 1) - 7/6/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-1 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-1 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY (1 - 0 - 1) at WINNIPEG (1 - 0) - 7/7/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 3-3 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO (1 - 1) at OTTAWA (0 - 1 - 1) - 7/8/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 4-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 3-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
HAMILTON (0 - 1) at SASKATCHEWAN (0 - 2) - 7/8/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-1 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
HAMILTON 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
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. MONTREAL
British Columbia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of British Columbia's last 7 games on the road
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games
CALGARY vs. WINNIPEG
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary
TORONTO vs. OTTAWA
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 5 games at home
Ottawa is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
HAMILTON vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Hamilton is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games when playing Saskatchewan
Hamilton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Saskatchewan is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games when playing Hamilton
BRITISH COLUMBIA @ MONTREAL
The total has gone OVER in 7 of British Columbia's last 9 games when playing on the road against Montreal
British Columbia is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Montreal is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games
CALGARY @ WINNIPEG
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Winnipeg's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary
TORONTO @ OTTAWA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 5 games
HAMILTON @ SASKATCHEWAN
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hamilton's last 6 games when playing Saskatchewan
Hamilton is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games when playing Hamilton
CFL Betting Notes - Week 3
By David Schwab
VegasInsider.com
Week 2 Recap
The second week of action in the CFL got underway last Thursday with Calgary’s wild 43-39 victory against Ottawa as an eight-point home favorite in the backend of this home-and-home series.
British Columbia came out on the winning end of a 28-15 victory over Toronto as a + 1½-point road underdog on Friday night and Edmonton capped off that night’s games with a 23-19 win against Montreal, but it could not cover as a heavy nine-point favorite at home.
Week 2 closed things out on Saturday with Winnipeg posting a 43-40 victory in overtime against Saskatchewan as a 1 ½-point road underdog and through the first eight games of the new CFL season the underdog has now covered against the spread in every contest.
Thursday, July 6
British Columbia Lions (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS) vs. Montreal Alouettes (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS)
Point-spread: British Columbia -3
Total: 48½
Game Overview
After splitting their first two games both straight-up and ATS, the one thing we have learned from the Lions is they are going to take a balanced approach to moving the ball down the field behind quarterback Jonathon Jennings and running back Jeremiah Johnson. Jennings has thrown for 565 yards and Johnson leads all CFL rushers with 162 yards on 23 carries for an average of seven yards an attempt.
Montreal had the early lead against Edmonton last week after putting the first 10 points on the board, but it was outscored 17-6 in the second half. Darian Durant only threw for 166 yards in that game, but the Alouettes got a solid effort from Tyrell Sutton on the ground with 88 rushing yards on 12 carries. This team is still going to live and die with a defense that has allowed the fewest average points through the first two weeks.
Betting Trends
The Lions have won four of the last six meetings both SU and ATS with the total going OVER in three of the last five games between the two. Overall, BC is 26-9 ATS in the last 35 meetings.
Friday, July 7
Calgary Stampeders (1-0-1 SU, 0-2 ATS) vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -3½
Total: 56
Game Overview
Calgary has already recorded a couple of wild ones in that home-and-home series against the RedBlacks, but there has to be some concern with a defense that has allowed 70 points in two games. Bo Levi Mitchell is picking up where he left last season as one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL with 671 passing yards and five touchdown throws while completing 50 of his first 79 attempts.
The Blue Bombers needed double overtime to get past Saskatchewan in last week’s season opener after each team only managed to score three points each in the first overtime. Matt Nichols looked sharp at quarterback with 331 yards passing and four touchdown throws against one interception. Winnipeg’s Weston Dressler was on the receiving end of six catches for 124 yards and two of those scoring plays through the air.
Betting Trends
Overall, Calgary has won the last six meetings SU and it has a 4-1-1 edge ATS in its last six road games against the Blue Bombers. The total has gone OVER or ended as a PUSH in six of the last 10 meetings in Winnipeg.
Saturday, July 8
Toronto Argonauts (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS) vs. Ottawa RedBlacks (0-1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS)
Point-spread: Ottawa -5½
Total: 54½
Game Overview
When healthy, Rick Ray has always been one of the most prolific passers in the league, but even he probably did not envision a start that has led to 833 total passing yards in two games. Both DeVier Posey and Armanti Edwards each have more than 200 yards receiving in this fast start. His team went down in defeat last week following a big opening day upset at home against Hamilton and facing Ottawa in Week 3 should provide a good indication of where this team is headed.
The RedBlacks are still looking for their first win of the new season, but behind Trevor Harris at quarterback, you get the feeling they could still be the class of the East Division after last year’s run to the 2016 Grey Cup title. He is second on the list behind Ray with 725 total passing yards and five passing touchdowns while connecting on 75 percent of his 80 passing attempts.
Betting Trends
The road team has won three of the last five meetings both SU and ATS with the total staying UNDER in the last three games between these two East Division rivals.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS) vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders (0-2, 1-1 ATS)
Point-spread: Saskatchewan -1
Total: 52
Game Overview
Hamilton comes off a bye last week following that loss to Toronto in Week 1. A healthy Zach Collaros put the ball up 39 times in that game and he completed 26 passes for 242 yards and a score. The Tiger-Cats are going to have to do a much better job moving the ball on the ground against the Roughriders this week after running back CJ Gable and backup quarterback Jeremiah Masoli combined for just 16 yards on seven carries against the Argonauts.
It has been another rough start for Saskatchewan after posting just one SU win last season in its first 11 games. The one positive takeaway has been the play of Kevin Glenn as the team’s new starting quarterback. He has put the ball up a league-high 93 times while completing 72 percent of those throws for 675 yards and five scores. He has also been picked off a league-high three times.
Betting Trends
Hamilton has covered ATS in four of the last five meetings overall, but it falls to 5-16-1 ATS in its last 22 road games against Saskatchewan. The total has stayed UNDER in five of the last six games between the two.
Thursday's CFL Betting Preview: Lions at Alouettes
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B.C. Lions at Montreal Alouettes (+2.5, 50)
The BC Lions look to continue their recent dominance of East Division opponents when they stay on the road to face the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday. The Lions scored the final 18 points en route to a 28-15 victory over the Toronto Argonauts in Week 2 to improve to 8-1 in their last nine games against East Division foes, and hope to stay on the winning track by beating the Alouettes for the fourth consecutive time.
BC has won back-to-back meetings in Quebec, including a 38-18 triumph last season, while averaging 33.6 points during its three-game winning streak against Montreal. The Alouettes let one slip away in the 23-19 defeat to the Edmonton Eskimos last week. Montreal failed to punch the ball into the end zone on multiple trips to the red zone, including a first-and-goal from the Edmonton 1-yard line in the third quarter, and hopes its sputtering offence, which is averaging 18 points, can find its top gear, as the Alouettes search for their first victory against BC since Aug. 20, 2015. "We have to be better as an offence," Montreal running back Tyrell Sutton told reporters. "We have to stop shooting ourselves in the foot and score points."
LINE HISTORY: The Lions opened as three-point road favorites and that number was bet down slightly to 2.5. The total hit the bettings boards at 48.5 and was bumped up to 50.
ABOUT THE LIONS (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS, 0-2 O/U): Jeremiah Johnson continued his strong start to the season as the league leader in rushing yards (162) and touchdowns (two) gained 70 yards on the ground to go along with his game-clinching score against Toronto. Jonathon Jennings threw for 301 yards and a touchdown, with Bryan Burnham the main beneficiary of Jennings' big night as he caught nine passes for 118 yards despite playing with a sore leg. Rookie Ty Long made 3-of-3 field goal attempts, but struggled with his punting while deputizing for an injured Swayze Waters, who should be ready to go in Montreal after suffering a thigh injury in training camp.
ABOUT THE ALOUETTES (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS, 0-2 O/U): Free agent signing Ryan Phillips, a defensive back who spent the previous 12 seasons with the Lions, left the game in the second quarter with an undisclosed injury and his status is unknown for Thursday. Darian Durant went 14-of-24 for 166 yards and a touchdown, but threw a costly interception in the fourth quarter, which led to Edmonton's go-ahead score. Veteran wide receiver Nik Lewis continues to perform at a high level as he caught five passes for 42 yards to move past Hall of Famer Ray Elgaard (13,198) into seventh place on the league's all-time receiving yards list.
BETTING TRENDS:
* Lions are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
* Alouettes are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog of 0.5-3.0.
* Under is 6-1 in Lions last 7 games in Week 3.
* Under is 10-2 in Alouettes last 12 Thursday games.
* Lions are 26-9 ATS in their last 35 meetings.
CONSENSUS: The road chalk Lions are getting 65 percent of the action from users and the Under is picking up 53 percent of the totals wagers.
EXTRA POINTS:
* BC leads the CFL in rushing yards (227) and rushing touchdowns (three).
* Durant is averaging 199.5 passing yards per game, which is the lowest among CFL starting quarterbacks.
* Montreal has dropped seven of its last nine games against West Division opponents.
Friday's CFL Betting Preview: Stampeders at Blue Bombers
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Calgary Stampeders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (+3.5, 58.5)
The Calgary Stampeders look to stay unbeaten when they hit the road to face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday. The Stampeders tied the Ottawa Redblacks 31-31 in a rematch of the 2016 Grey Cup in Week 1 before pulling out a 43-39 victory in the second game of a home-and-home set with the Redblacks, and hope to continue their mastery of the Blue Bombers by notching their seventh consecutive win in the series.
Calgary has won eight straight games in Winnipeg, including a 33-18 victory at Investors Group Field last season, while putting up 32 or more points in five of its last six visits. The Blue Bombers, who had a Week 1 bye, opened up the season with a thrilling 43-40 overtime victory against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Canada Day. Justin Medlock kicked a 28-yard field goal in the second overtime to spoil the party in Regina, and Winnipeg turns its attention to ending a lengthy run of futility against the Stampeders. The Blue Bombers haven't beaten Calgary at home since a 42-20 victory July 10, 2009 and hope to prove they're legitimate West Division title contenders and exorcise some past demons in the process.
LINE HISTORY: The Stampeders opened as 3.5-point road chalk and that number was briefly bet down to three before returning to the opening number. The total hit the betting board at 56 and has been bumped up all the way to 59.
ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (1-0-1 SU, 0-2 ATS, 2-0 O/U): Wide receiver DaVaris Daniels, who was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie in 2016, is expected to be back in the lineup after missing last week's game against Ottawa with a shoulder injury. Micah Johnson and Charleston Hughes, who have combined for four sacks in two games this season, sat out practice earlier in the week but Calgary coach Dave Dickenson expects both defensive ends to play Friday. Veteran kicker Rene Paredes continues to struggle as he missed three extra points last week after sending a potential game-winning 37-yard field goal wide of the mark in the opener.
ABOUT THE BLUE BOMBERS (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS, 1-0 O/U): Matt Nichols threw for 331 yards and four touchdowns in his first game since extending his contract in the offseason and Weston Dressler caught six passes for 124 yards and two scores en route to earning one of the CFL Top Performer of the Week honours. Medlock made 5-of-5 field goals, including two in overtime, after setting a CFL record for most field goals in a season with 60 in 2016. Defensive back/kick returner Kevin Fogg was forced to leave the game in the first half with a lower-body injury and his status for Friday is unknown while offensive tackle Jermarcus Hardrick suffered a knock in the third quarter, but is expected to suit up against the Stampeders.
TRENDS:
* Stampeders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
* Blue Bombers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
* Over is 4-0 in Stampeders last 4 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
* Over is 7-1 in Blue Bombers last 8 games overall.
* Over is 2-0-2 in the last 4 meetings.
CONSENSUS: The road chalk Stampeders are getting 59 percent of the action from users and the Over is picking up 59 percent of the totals wagers.
EXTRA POINTS:
* The Stampeders have won 15 of their last 16 meetings with the Blue Bombers.
* Calgary QB Bo Levi Mitchell is tied for the league lead in touchdown passes with five through two games.
* Winnipeg recorded two interceptions in Week 1 after leading the CFL with 30 in 2016.
Saturday's CFL Betting Preview
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Toronto Argonauts at Ottawa Redblacks (-4, 55.5)
The Ottawa Redblacks look for their first win of the season when they host the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday. The Redblacks have stumbled out of the starting blocks as they played out a 31-31 tie with the Calgary Stampeders before dropping a 43-39 decision in the Week 2 rematch, and the defending Grey Cup champions hope to find their groove in their first East Division clash of the campaign.
"If you let losses stick with you they're going to leak into the next week," Ottawa quarterback Trevor Harris told reporters. "We have an Eastern game and we have to come out fighting and ready to roll." The Argonauts came crashing down to earth after a promising Week 1 victory as they fell 28-15 to the BC Lions. Toronto was held to one touchdown after piling up 524 yards of total offence in its season-opening 32-15 victory against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but were held to 143 net yards against the Lions, and hope to put the loss in the rearview mirror as the Argonauts prepare for their first road trip of the season. "They are the defending champs and in reality this is going to be a statement game for us," Toronto defensive back Rico Murray told reporters. "It will tell us where we're heading as a team and what direction."
LINE HISTORY: The Redblacks opened as 5.5-point home chalk against the Argos and that spread has been bet steadily down to four. The total hit the betting board at 55 and was bet up to a full point to 56, before fading down to 55.5. Check out the complete line history here.
ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS, 0-2 O/U): Ricky Ray completed 30-of-45 passes for 327 yards and a touchdown against BC to move within two passing TDs of becoming the sixth quarterback in CFL history to throw for 300 in his career. Armanti Edwards, who led Appalachian State to its historic upset of Michigan in 2007, continued his hot start to the season as he caught 10 passes for 131 yards and a touchdown against the Lions. Veteran running back Brandon Whitaker is expected to return to the lineup after missing a game as he took reps with the first-team offence during the week.
ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (0-1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS, 2-0 O/U): Diontae Spencer was named one of the CFL Top Performers of the Week after racking up 351 yards of total offence and two touchdowns, including an electrifying 96-yard punt return score in the loss to Calgary. Trevor Harris also received one of the CFL Top Performer of the Week honours after throwing for 425 yards and two touchdowns. Running back William Powell missed last week's game through injury, but is expected to return after practicing during the week and A.J. Jefferson, who spent the previous two years with the Argonauts, could recover in time after sitting out last week with an ankle problem.
TRENDS:
* Argonauts are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
* Argonauts are 0-7 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
* RedBlacks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
* Over is 6-0 in RedBlacks last 6 home games.
* Over is 5-0 in RedBlacks last 5 games overall.
CONSENSUS: The road dog Argos are getting 52 percent of the action from users and the Under is picking up 51 percent of the totals wagers.
EXTRA POINTS:
* Harris has thrown for 725 yards and five touchdowns through two games.
* Toronto DE Victor Butler leads the CFL with four sacks.
* The Argonauts have won five of the last seven meetings.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-2.5, 51.5)
The Saskatchewan Roughriders host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a battle of winless teams Saturday. The Roughriders have dropped their first two games of the season by a combined four points, including a heartbreaking 43-40 double-overtime loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the first CFL game at the new Mosaic Stadium on Canada Day, and hope to turn their fortunes around by beating Hamilton for only the second time in six meetings.
"We have to play better," Saskatchewan coach Chris Jones told reporters. "We have to find a way to do things the correct way 100 percent of the time and not just some of the time." The Tiger-Cats had a week off to lick their wounds following a disappointing 32-15 setback to the Toronto Argonauts. Many experts considered Hamilton to be the main challenger to the Ottawa Redblacks in the battle for the East Division title but the Tiger-Cats looked anything but contenders as they were held to 232 yards of net offence and surrendered five sacks against the Argonauts. Hamilton has dropped six of its last seven regular-season games dating back to last year, but fared well recently against the Roughriders, winning four of the last five meetings, including a 53-7 thrashing Aug. 20, 2016.
LINE HISTORY: The Roughriders opened as two-point home chalk against the Tiger-Cats and that line was quickly bet up to 2.5, then faded as low as -1 before rebounding back to 2.5 as of Friday night. The total hit the betting board at 53.5 and was bet down to 51, it has since bounced up slightly to 51.5.
ABOUT THE TIGER-CATS (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS, 0-1 O/U): Terrence Toliver, who caught 65 passes for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns in 2016, was put on the six-game injured list after suffering a knee injury in the first quarter against Toronto. Hamilton's secondary was torched for 506 passing yards in its opener and will once again be without two defensive backs in all-star Abdul Kanneh and Emanuel Davis, who was placed on the six-game injured list. "We had some guys that had a lot of mental errors and it starts there," Hamilton coach Kent Austin told reporters. "We're looking forward to seeing some improvement going into the second game and we're going to tinker early and find out the most competitive team."
ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (0-2 SU, 1-1 ATS, 1-1 O/U): Kevin Glenn threw for 377 yards and four touchdowns including a scoring toss to Nic Demski, who finished with seven receptions for 82 yards against Winnipeg. Defensive end Jonathan Newsome, who appeared in all 18 games for Saskatchewan last season, was released Tuesday while linebacker Henoc Muamba could be in line to make his season debut after being taken off the six-game injured list. Tyler Crapigna missed a potential game-winning field goal for the second week in a row, prompting Jones to hold an open kicking competition between Crapigna and Quinn Van Gylswyk at practice this week.
TRENDS:
* Tiger-Cats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-3.0.
* Roughriders are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
* Under is 7-1 in Tiger-Cats last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
* Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
* Tiger-Cats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
CONSENSUS: The home chalk Roughriders are getting 62 percent of the money line action from users and the Over is picking up 54 percent of the totals wagers.
EXTRA POINTS:
* Saskatchewan is tied for the league lead with four turnovers.
* Hamilton DB Will Hill blocked two kicks in his CFL debut in Week 1.
* The Roughriders are 5-15 under Jones