Friday, September 24
MONTREAL (8 - 3) at WINNIPEG (3 - 8)
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in road games when playing on a Friday since 1996.
MONTREAL is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 6-2 against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 6-2 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Saturday, September 25
SASKATCHEWAN (7 - 4) at HAMILTON (6 - 5)
Top Trends for this game.
HAMILTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 52 over the last 2 seasons.
HAMILTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a home game where the total is between 52.5 and 56 over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 144-109 ATS (+24.1 Units) in all games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 144-109 ATS (+24.1 Units) in all lined games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 96-57 ATS (+33.3 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 131-98 ATS (+23.2 Units) in games played on turf since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-2 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-1 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA (3 - 8) at CALGARY (9 - 2)
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CALGARY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 9 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 8-1 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 9-0 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Sunday, September 26
EDMONTON (2 - 9) at TORONTO (6 - 5)
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in weeks 10 through 15 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games in September games since 1996.
TORONTO is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games in weeks 10 through 15 since 1996.
TORONTO is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Friday, September 24
MONTREAL vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games on the road
Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
Winnipeg is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Montreal
Saturday, September 25
SASKATCHEWAN vs. HAMILTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Saskatchewan's last 11 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Hamilton is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Hamilton's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. CALGARY
British Columbia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
British Columbia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Calgary's last 9 games when playing at home against British Columbia
Calgary4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against British Columbia
Sunday, September 26
EDMONTON vs. TORONTO
Edmonton is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Edmonton is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Toronto is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Edmonton
CFL Weekend Glance
By Allen James
Montreal should have little trouble on Friday night.
Canadian football odds are jam-packed this weekend as all eight teams are hitting the gridiron. This is your CFL weekend glance.
Montreal (8-3) and Winnipeg (3-8) kick off the action on Friday night. The Alouettes have carved out a two-game lead in the Eastern Division after last week’s 31-14 demolition of Edmonton. The offense was solid if unspectacular, but the important thing is the return of Anthony Calvillo; he threw for 327 yards in the victory. Montreal also got a great special teams effort from Diamond Ferri, who returned a kick 85 yards for a score.
The Blue Bombers, meanwhile, lost a nailbiter 17-13 to Toronto. The Bombers were brilliant on defense but couldn’t find the end zone; it wasted a 100-yard rushing effort by Fred Reid.
Saskatchewan (7-4) and Hamilton (6-5) hook up in the first of two Saturday evening games. Both teams are second in their respective divisions, so this game may have a slight playoff atmosphere as they try to make up ground.
The Roughriders topped first-place Calgary in a wild 43-37 win last weekend; Darian Durant was unconscious, throwing for 500 yards and a pair of scores — including a whopping 255 yards to receiver Andy Fantuz. Hamilton won a 35-31 shootout with BC thanks to a 151-yard rushing effort from Deandra Cobb and three touchdown passes from Kevin Glenn.
The Lions (3-8) and Stampeders (9-2) also hook up on Saturday. Calgary’s defense is reeling after getting obliterated in a loss to Saskatchewan last week; at least the offense did its part, racking up 37 points and 427 yards of total offense. The Lions held their own in a loss to Hamilton but could do nothing to stop the run.
The action wraps up Sunday when Edmonton (2-9) visits Toronto (6-5). The Argos won last week in spite of a horrible effort by Cleo Lemon, who threw for just 90 yards. Edmonton was routed 31-14 by Montreal.
CFL Week 13 Preview and Picks
By Charles-André Marchand
Friday
Montreal Alouettes at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (+5.5, 54)
The Alouettes will be seeking a third straight win against Blue Bombers, who have been capable of the best and the worst this season. The last two weeks have been a clear example of that lack of consistency. After beating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 31-2 on September 12, the Bombers went to lose 17-13 against the Argonauts in Toronto. The Blue Bombers have not won two in a row in more than a year and they have the bad habit of shooting themselves in the foot.
With Montreal quarterback Anthony Calvillo back to full strength after missing two games with a sternum injury, the Alouettes have to be considered one the powerhouses of this league. This said, the Montreal defence must do its part and contain one of the best rushing team led by Fred Reid. Winnipeg has the best average per run (6.6) and the second best rushing yard average per game (146.5).
Last time the Blue Bombers met the Alouettes, more than a month ago, they lost 39-17.
Pick: Montreal
Saturday
Saskatchewan Roughriders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-1.5, 53.5)
One week after beating the Calgary Stampeders 43-37, the Roughriders are in Hamilton to face the Tiger-Cats, who they beat 37-24 last time they met in Regina on July 31. But, in that game, Arland Bruce III proved to be dominant for the Tiger-Cats by catching 16 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns. This time around, the Riders secondary promises to make life more difficult for Bruce who leads the CFL with 985 receiving yards.
After a slow start, the Tiger-Cats won five of their last six games and now share second place in the East with the Toronto Argonauts. Bruce was shut down by the B.C. Lions last week but running back DeAndra’ Cobb took over with 151 rushing yards. The Tiger Cats will also feature new comer DE Stevie Baggs, who will make his Hamilton debut against his former team. The Roughriders are unbeaten at home but they have won only one of their five road games in 2010.
Pick: Hamilton
B.C. Lions at Calgary Stampeders (-10.5, 55)
The best team in the CFL has not lost to the Lions since November 3 2007, which means an eight-game winning streak against their rivals from British Colombia. This season, the Stampeders won its two games against the Lions, 27-22 in Week 6 and 48-39 in Week 9. The stats compiled by the Stampeders are incredible with an average of 36 points scored per game and a defence that leads in 16 of 25 categories such as points allowed (22.3 per game), TDs allowed (20), QB sacks (31) and turnovers (37).
The Lions can pull off an upset and their 3-8 record is misleading. The Alouettes learned that a few weeks ago. Quarterback Casey Printers can rely on two receivers, Geroy Simon and Emmanuel Arcenaux, who are on their way to 1,000-yard pass seasons. This said, the Stampeders are never easy prey at McMahon Stadium, where they are still unbeaten in five games this season. It would be quite a surprise to see them lose a second game in a row. Don’t forget that the Stampeders can guarantee a playoff spot and home-field advantage with a win against B.C.
Pick: Calgary
Sunday
Edmonton Eskimos vs. Toronto Argonauts (-3.5, 49)
Touchdown Atlantic will feature the worst team in the CFL, the Edmonton Eskimos, who have a record of 2-9. These Eskimos were simply pathetic to watch in Montreal last week. On the road, the Eskimos are winless in five games. Quarterback Ricky Ray is playing sub-par football with only seven touchdown passes and 12 interceptions. He owns the worst pass-completion percentage in the league at 61.6 percent. It’s not much better on the Argos side where QB Cleo Lemon is second to last with only 62.4 percent of his passes completed.
Argos DT Adriano Belli made the trip to the Maritimes but is still doubtful to play. He missed the last six games because of a foot injury. Running back Cory Boyd will also likely miss a second straight game because of a concussion. The Argos may welcome back WR Reggie McNeal, who is off the nine-game injury list and might play against the Eskimos.
Pick: Toronto
Week 13 CFL Games
Saskatchewan (7-4) @ Hamilton (6-5) - TiCats (+7.5) lost 37-24 back in Week 5 to Riders in Regina, but since have won five of six games; they won three of last four home games. Saskatchewan had big OT win last week against Calgary, but they've lost last four road games, scoring total of just 16 points in last two away games. Five of last the six Roughrider games stayed under the total.
BCLions (3-8) @ Calgary (9-2) - Lions scored 35-38-37-31 points last four games, but split the four; they lost twice at home to Calgary so far this year, 27-22 (+2) in Week 6, then 48-35 (+6) three weeks later. Last four BC games went over total. Stampeders had 7-game winning streak snapped in Regina last week; they're 4-1 as home favorite this year, with wins by 14-20-3-41-47 points (scored 56-52 last two home games).
Edmonton (2-9) @ Toronto (6-5) - Argonauts (+5) won at Edmonton in Week 6, 29-28; Toronto has only one win by more than four points, and are favored or just second time this year. Eskimos lost five of their last six games; they're 1-3 as road underdog, giving up 47-56-52 points in last three away games. Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Edmonton games. Argos' win last week snapped their three-game losing streak