The Grey Cup Finals are here and it's Hamilton vs Winnipeg for the Championship. Hamilton had little trouble advancing to today's Grey Cup with a big win over Edmonton last week, 36-16. Hamilton is now 16-3 on the season and 14-4-1 ATS. The Tigercats average a league best 30.9 ppg and allow a league best 18.9 ppg. Winnipeg is 13-7 S/U and 14-6 ATS on the season. The Blue Bombers beat Saskatchewan last week, 20-13, to advance. It was the team's third win in a row and fifth cover in a row. Winnipeg averages 28.1 points and allows 21.8 points. Still, Hamilton is the class of the Canadian football league and today's Cup is theirs to win or lose. I'm taking the best team in this league to win today. Play Hamilton

Hamilton is tied for the best record in the CFL with a 5-1 record both S/U and ATS. The Tiger Cats lone loss was at Montreal, 29-36 as a 12.5 point favorite. The Cats don't much like playing these early Thursday games, evidenced by their 1-5-1 ATS mark the last 7 Thursday. Meanwhile, the Roughriders are 4-1 ATS in their last five games. The are 3-3 S/U and 4-2 ATS on the season. Saskatchewan has won two of its three home games this year while Hamilton is 1-1 on the road. I like the host here tonight. I'll lay the short price with Saskatchewan.

 Winnipeg looking to remain unbeaten in the CFL after a 2-0 start. The Blue Bombers opened the season with a win at British Columbia, 33-23. Then in week 2 they won at home over Edmonton, 28-21. The defense has been very good, allowing 23 and under both games thus far. They allowed just four rushing yards in the win over BC. Ottawa has also started the season 2-0. The Redblacks opened with a win at Calgary, 32-28 and then beat Saskatchewan on the road, 44-41. The Bombers have covered eight of their last 10 games overall. They are also a excellent road team, as Winnipeg is 21-8 in their last 29 road games. In addition. Winnipeg is 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings with the Redblacks at Ottawa and 4-1 ATS in their last four overall. I'm taking the visitor here today. Play Winnipeg.

The British Columbia Lions still looking for that first win of the young CFL season after a 0-2 start. The Lions have allowed an average of 36 ppg while scoring just 23 ppg thus far. The Lions opened with a loss at home to Winnipeg, 23-33 and then lost at Edmonton, 23-39. Calgary has just one game under their belt and that was a loss at home to Ottaw, 28-32. The stats are pretty even at this point, but Calgary is the much better team. I like Calgary at home here today with that one fewer game. The Stampeders had last week off to prepare for this game, so I'm not afraid to lay the points here today. Play Calgary.

Edmonton has the second best record in the West at 6-3 S/U, however the Eskimos are only 3-6 ATS. Hamilton is 3-5 and tied for second in the East, trailing first place Ottawa by 2.5 games. This is the second meeting between these teams, having met back in week two. In that game, Hamilton trounced the Eskimos scoring 38 points in the process. Edmonton does not do well against losing teams, evidenced the the 1-5 ATS record in their last six tries. Hamilton had little issues in their first meeting in Edmonton and I don't see that changing here tonight as the venue moves to Hamilton. Play Hamilton.          

The CFL East is the weaker of the two divisions in the league. Tonight, the only team with a winning record in the division, Ottawa, hosts last place Montreal. The Alouttes are just 1-6 S/U and 2-5 ATS on the season. Montreal also averages the fewest points in the league while giving up the most points. In addition, the Alouettes are just 5-17 ATS in their last 22 games and 2-7 ATS in their last nine road games. The Ottawa Redblacks are 7-3 ATS vs a team with a losing record and 7-3 ATS vs the weaker East their last 10. Ottawa should have little issues scoring against the leagues worst defense tonight. Take Ottawa in a one sided win

With the NFL preseason starting tonight the CFL will lose some interest with bettors. However, there is still money to be made in the CFL and tonight that money is on BC. The Lions are last in the CFL West with a 2-4 record. However, they are 4-2 ATS and they are 2-0 S/U at home where they are tonight. Edmonton is 2nd in the West with a 5-2 record both S/U and a 3-4 ATS mark. Edmonton is only 4-9-2 ATS when playing a team with a losing record. I'm taking the Lions on their home turf tonight as they are 2-0 at home and getting some points here. Play British Columbia.

CFL West matchup here tonight as Edmonton Eskimos hos the Saskatchewan Rough Riders. Edmonton is 4-2 on the season with a 2-4 ATS mark. The Rough Riders are 3-3 S/U and ATS this season. Edmonton has not been good to bettors, especially at home where they are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 tries. Saskatchewan is coming off a loss to Calgary, 22-34. After a loss, the RoughRiders are 8-2 ATS their last 10 times. Saskatchewan has had the advantage in this series of late, covering four of the last five meetings in the series. Play Saskatchewan tonight.

A day game for the CFL today has Winnipeg playing at Toronto. Winnipeg is 2-3 on the season and fourth in the tough West conference. Toronto is 1-3 and tied for last in the weaker East conference. The Toronto Argonauts average the fewest points in the CFL, just 15.2 ppg. Meanwhile, Winnipeg averages the most points in the CFL with 32.2 ppg. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a nice 16-5 ATS in their last 21 away games and 17-8 ATS in their last 25 overall. Winnipeg has covered the last four meetings in this series. Play Winnipeg today.

Ottawa sits atop a weak East Conference in the CFL with just 2-2 record. The Redblacks are 1-1 both at home and on the road this year. British Columbia is 4th in the West with a 2-2 record, but 0-2 S/U on the road. The Lions average 20.7 ppg while allowing 20.5 ppg. The Redblacks average 21.2 ppg and allow 20 ppg. The Redblacks are also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss and 5-0 ATS their last five following a straight up loss. BC is just 3-8 ATS overall their last 11 games and 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games. This is as much a play against the Lions on the road as it is on Ottawa. Play Ottawa here tonight.

Edmonton is 2-2 in the young CFL season and 1-3 ATS. They face a Toronto Argonaut team that has struggled on the road. The Argos are just 4-12 ATS in their last 16 away games. Edmonton returns home after losing at Toronto last week, 17-20. The Eskimos were a 3.5 road favorite, but failed to cover. This despite having 370 yards passing to Toronto's 208 yards through the air. Toronto is 1-2 S/U and ATS on the season. The Argos offense has not been good, averaging just 15.3 ppg while allowing 28.3 ppg. Their win vs Edmonton last week was their first of the season after losing at home to Calgary 7-41 and at Saskatchewan, 19-27. Edmonton will have revenge on their mind at home here tonight. The Argos got lucky last week, don't expect that here tonight. Take Edmonton.

Week four of the CFL finds British Columbia (1-1 S/U 1-1 ATS_ playing at Winnipeg (1-2 S/U, 2-1 ATS). The Winnipeg Blue Bombers opened the season with a narrow loss to Edmonton, 30-33, but covered the seven-point line. Then they won easily at Montreal, 56-10 and lost at Hamilton, 17-31. The Bombers have also gone over in two of their three games. The BC Lions opened with a win at home over Montreal, 22-10, had a bye week 2 and then lost at Edmonton, 22-41. This is the first of a home and home series between these clubs. The Lions are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games and 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 vs the West. In addition, they have covered just one of their last seven road games. Take Winnipeg today.

Ottawa is 1-1 as we head into week four of the CFL. The Redblacks opened the season with a win at home over Saskatchewan, 40-17 and then lost in week two at Calgary, 14-24. The Redblacks have an excellent running game, as they average over 118.5 yards per game. Montreal is 1-2 through the first three weeks. The Alouettes opened with two losses and then beat Saskatchewan in week three, 23-17. Montreal averages just 14.3 ppg this season while allowing a whopping 31.7. They are also being out gained by 132 yards per game and have allowed opposing QB's to complete 73% of their passes. Montreal is just not a very good team. I'm taking Ottawa here tonight.

Hamilton had a great chance to win last week but a late INT and a broken run by Calgary shut the door on the Tiger Cats. Still, Hamilton showed they are much improved this season and this week we get almost a TD from the host, which I think is too much. Edmonton has a potent offense, which means Hamilton will have to step it up on defense. We might get Edmonton in a look ahead spot here as they host British Columbia next week and might just be looking past this Hamilton squad. The TigerCats are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games while Edmonton is 6-13 ATS in their last 19 home games. Take Hamilton.

Talk about losing streaks, the Montreal Alouttes are the Cleveland Browns of the CFL. Montreal is on a 12-game losing streak after losing in week 1 to the BC Lions, 10-22. Winnipeg is 0-1 after losing week one, 30-33. Chris Streveler had to step in at QB for the Bombers after starter Matt Nichols went down. Streveler showed he can be a star in this league with three touchdowns in week 1. I don't put much faith in this Montreal team until they can show me they can win. Lay the short number here with Winnipeg.

Week 2 CFL action has Ottawa hosting Saskatchewan on Thursday night. The Saskatchewan Roughriders opened with a nice win in week one over Toronto. QB Zach Collaros was 18-for-25 for 203 yards and one TD. The passing game was quiet at best for the RoughRiders in week 1. Ottawa looks improve on last season's 8-9-1 record. The Redblacks have lots of rest for this contest, but I liked the way Saskatchewan played in week 1. I'm going to stick with the Roughriders here again in week 2. Play Saskatcchewan.

Montreal started the preseason with a pair of losses, losing at Ottawa 7-27 and then at home to Hamilton, 15-30. British Columbia did just the opposite, winning both preseason games; 36-23 at Calgary and then 34=21 at home over Winnipeg. The BC Lions swept this series last season, winning at home 41-18. Being the first week, not a lot to go off of here. However, Montreal did not click offensively during the preseaon and can't see that changing here on the road at BC. The Lions are laying 8 or 9 at home, but I don't see that as a problem they way they have already performed. Take British Columbia.

Toronto returns as the CFL Chamption. The Argonauts should be the top team in today's matchup with Saskatchwan and opening on the road a plus for the Champs. Saskatchewan has had issues with their offensive line and at quaterback. IF it's possible the Argos look like they may be improved over last year. If the Roughriders do have offensive line issues, how will that effect QB Zach Collaros? He's been beaten up pretty good over the years by injury and any questions with the offensive line could compound those issues. Toronto looks good agains this year and I'm going to lay the small number here on the road. Play Toronto.

08/26 09:00 PM EST   CFL   (377) TORONTO VS (378) CALGARY.
Take: (377) TORONTO.
Toronto is improving under the new coaching staff, squeezing into first place. The offense is much improved and this is the biggest they've been as a dog all season. Veteran quarterback Ricky Ray returned last week and led the way in a blowout win over Montreal. Ray, 37, is a three-time Grey Cup champion with more than 57,000 career passing years. Earlier this year, he surpassed Condredge Holloway as Toronto’s all-time passing leader. And the Argonauts are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Calgary. Play Toronto

8/26 12:30 PM  CFL   (375) BRITISH COLUMBIA VS (376) OTTAWA REDBLACKS.
Take: (375) BRITISH COLUMBIA.
British Columbia got off to a hit start but is off two clunker games. You wouldn't know it by the scored but the offensive line played well last week. The move of Antonio Johnson to left tackle, at the expense of Hunter Steward, was a gamble that paid off. This team has talent, off a 12-6 campaign. The Lions are  13-6 ATS on the road, 12-3-1 ATS following a straight up loss. They face an Ottawa squad (2-6-1) that has been a big disappointment, with sloppy play and no defense.
Ottawa is 1-3-1 at home, on a 5-11 spread run here. Play British Columbia.

08/24 07:30 PM EST   CFL   (371) WINNIPEG VS (372) MONTREAL.
Take: (371) WINNIPEG.
Winnipeg is quietly have a great season, off a 33-26 victory over the last unbeaten team, Edmonton. Winnipeg running back Andrew Harris is now on pace to do something no CFL player has ever done: Record 1,000 yards in both rushing and receiving in the same season.  Winnipeg is the second highest scoring team in the league by one point begind Calgary. Winnipeg is on a 14-3 spread run on the road. Montreal continues to struggle on offense, the second-lowest team in the league. They come off a 38-6 loss at Toronto and now jump back to playing the tougher Western division. And the Alouettes are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 home games. Play Winnipeg.

08/18 10:30 PM EST   CFL   (355) CALGARY VS (356) BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Take: (356) BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Reason: Calgary has had an easy schedule, only playing two games against the better Western division (BC has played 5). British Columbia is a strong all around team off a terrible game, getting blown out at Saskatchewan -- a team they had beaten 30-15 a week earlier. Everything just snowballed, turning it over 7 times while falling behind 29-0 at the half in a hostile environment. Now they come home after playing 5 of the last 7 on the road. And the B.C. Lions are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Play British Columbia.      

8/18 07:30 PM EST   CFL   (353) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (354) HAMILTON.
Take: (353) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Reason: Ottawa (1-6-1) has played better than the record suggests, losing a slew of close games. Ottawa is on a 7-3 spread run, 5-0 ATS on the road and 10-4 ATS against the weaker East. They finally face a cupcake in Hamilton (0-7), the worst offensive and defensive team in the league. Hamilton is on an 8-20-2 ATS run, 0-6-2 ATS at home. And the visiting RedBlacks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Play Ottawa.      

8/13 08:00 PM EST  CFL   (377) BRITISH COLUMBIA VS (378) SASKATCHEWAN.
Take: (377) BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Reason: British Columbia (5-2) doesn't have the best record in the CFL but they look like either the best team or one of the best. They've outscored opponents by +39 -- second best in the league. QB Travis Lulay was methodical and masterful in reading defenses and spreading the ball around. He completed 19-of-28 passes for 338 yards and a touchdown in a 30-15 rout of the RoughRiders last week. The defense has been great as the Lions already have four interceptions as part of their 10 takeaways (they had just 29 last year). They face a Saskatchewan (2-4) team they just beat last week, one that has scored just 156 points. As the Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach, general manager and vice-president of football operations, Chris Jones has an 1-12 record against the West. Play British Columbia.

08/12 07:30 PM EST   CFL   (375) WINNIPEG VS (376) HAMILTON.
Take: (375) WINNIPEG
Reason: Winnipeg (4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS) has the offense clicking, off a 33-30 victory over Ottawa, now 2-1 SU on the road. They head to winless Hamilton (0-6 SU, 2-4 ATS). Hamilton has no defense, allowing 31 or more in every game while the offense has not topped 28. They have been outscored 93-29 the last two weeks. Play Winnipeg.

08/05 07:00 PM EST  CFL   (357) SASKATCHEWAN VS (358) BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Take: (358) BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Reason: The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in last place in the West again....just like last season when they went 5-13 and allowed the second most points in the CFL. Saskatchewan has scored 16 and 10 points in their two road games. They face a talented British Columbia squad that has the second best point differential in the league. British Columbia (4-2) comes off a 37-26 showdown loss at unbeaten Edmonton and won't be in a good mood. Play British Columbia.

08/04 09:30 PM EST  CFL   (355) HAMILTON VS (356) EDMONTON.
Take: (355) HAMILTON.
Reason: Hamilton is in bounce back mode after an embarrassing 60-1 defeat at Calgary. "It snowballed on us," said Hamilton coach Kent Austin. They had five big plays on us in the first half. "It's a humiliating loss." These teams played three close games last season, 37-31, 29-26 and 24-21. They also just met two games ago and Edmonton won 31-28 needing a last season TD to win. Play Hamilton.      

08/04 07:00 PM  EST  CFL   (353) WINNIPEG VS (354) OTTAWA REDBLACKS.
Take: (353) WINNIPEG.
Reason: Winnipeg has a powerful offense that has scored 43, 33, 42 and 41 points in four of five contests. The Blue Bombers erased a 12 point deficit in the final 1:40 to defeat the Alouettes 41-40 at Investors Group Field last week. Ottawa (1-4-1) keeps finding ways to lose games, off a 27-24 defeat at Toronto even though Toronto lost 3 key players in the second half. Play Winnipeg.      

8/03 07:30 PM EST  CFL   (351) CALGARY VS (352) TORONTO.
Take: (351) CALGARY.
Reason: Rebuilding Toronto is 3-3 getting outscored on the season, allowing 163 points. They are 3-0 in the weak East, 0-3 against the more powerful West. They come off a loss to the Roughriders allowing 38 points and 435 yards. Calgary (4-1-1) is playing well, outscoring opponents by close to a 2-to-1 margin (213-121). They come off a pair of blowout wins, 27-10 and 60-1. Play Calgary.      

07/29 06:30 PM EST  CFL   (375) TORONTO VS (376) SASKATCHEWAN.
Take: Mismatch Massacre of the Month: Play Toronto (375).
Reason:  Toronto is playing better defense this season under its new coaching staff. And the offense is even better behind QB Ricky Ray, who posted his fifth consecutive game with the 300+ passing yards on Monday night, a 27-24 win. Ray went 40-of-55 passing (72.7%) for 367 yards and two touchdowns. The Toronto defense was relentless, holding the Redblacks to just 276 net yards and QB Trevor Harris to a season-low 184 yards and one touchdown. Rebuilding Saskatchewan (1-3) is struggling on offense, off a 27-10 loss at Calgary. The Roughriders are 3-9 ATS vs a winning team, 21-46-3 ATS following a straight up loss. And the Argonauts are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Saskatchewan. Play Toronto.      

07/28 09:30 PM EST  CFL   (373) BRITISH COLUMBIA VS (374) EDMONTON.
Take: (373) BRITISH COLUMBIA
Reason: British Columbia (4-1) has a powerhouse offense, tops in the CFL in scoring. Their only defeat was in the opener to this (4-0) Edmonton Eskimos squad. Edmonton is unbeaten but has been close in every game. British Columbia had 130 yards rushing in the first meeting as QB Jennings and RB White played well. They had a 27-17 edge in first downs but lost on a field goal on the final play. The Eskimos are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 home games. British Columbia is 4-1 despite having a three-game road trip already and has more than enough to exact revenge -- and the Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Play British Columbia.      

7/27 08:30 PM EST   CFL   (371) MONTREAL VS (372) WINNIPEG.
Take: (371) MONTREAL.
Reason: Montreal (2-3) has a strong defense and comes off a close loss at Ottawa, a game they came very close to winning as a +4 dog. The Alouettes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games with a good QB one-two punch in Darius Durant and mobile Vernon Adams. They face a bad Winnipeg defense that has allowed 40+ points in two of four games. Coach Mike O'Shea is taking heat for a bad play-call the last game, a fake put with a lead on his own 26. This will be a close one, so back the dog. Play Montreal.      

07/22 09:00 PM EST  CFL   (357) SASKATCHEWAN VS (358) CALGARY.
Take: (358) CALGARY.
Reason: Saskatchewan is going backwards on defense, allowing 63 points the last two games. They head out on the road for the first time since the opener, scoring 16 points in a loss at Montreal. The Roughriders are 8-18-1 ATS vs. the Western division. The Calgary Stampeders are playing great at 2-1-1 despite opening the season with three of four games on the road. Calgary is 12-5 ATS in their last 17 home games and the Stampeders are 36-17 ATS following a straight up loss. Saskatchewan is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings, including 1-4-2 ATS at Calgary. Play Calgary.

7/19 07:30 PM EST   CFL   (351) MONTREAL VS (352) OTTAWA REDBLACKS.
Take: (352) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Reason: Montreal is 2-2 despite playing three home games already. The Alouettes are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. They are winless on the road and face an Ottawa team that is far better than that 0-3-1 record indicates. They opened the season with back to back games against powerhouse Calgary and have been outscored by just 7 total points despite that 0-3-1 record. Ottawa won the championship last year and has plenty of talent. And the Montreal Alouettes are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Play Ottawa.      

07/15 07:30 PM EST  CFL   (377) BRITISH COLUMBIA VS (378) HAMILTON. 

Take: (377) BRITISH COLUMBIA.  

Reason: British Columbia has it all, with a good offense and a defense that is allowing 20.3 pg through three games. Four players have eclipsed 100 yards in receiving and one of them is Jeremiah Johnson, who so far has proven his ability as a duel threat. The other three are Bryan Burnham, Emmanuel Arceneaux and Nick Moore. The defense is fast, particularly in the secondary where Ronnie Yell and T.J. Lee have come back from injury with a vengeance. Hamilton is winless getting beat by a combined 69-35 in two games. BC rolled in two meetings last season and will do so again. Play British Columbia. 

07/14  10:00 PM EST  CFL   (375) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (376) EDMONTON. 

Take: (375) OTTAWA REDBLACKS 

Reason: Defending champion Ottawa (0-2-1) is winless but they are a talented group that has been in every game. They come off a close loss to Toronto despite QB Trevor Harris, who finished the night 30-of-43 for 370 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Edmonton (2-0) has won two close games and is overvalued here, after a 10-8 campaign in 2016. The Edmonton Eskimos are also down three starters already whose seasons have abruptly ended due to injury. Play Ottawa.

07/14 07:00 PM EST   CFL   (373) CALGARY VS (374) MONTREAL. 

Take: (373) CALGARY.  

Reason: Montreal couldn't score against Calgary last season, getting 8 and 17 points in the two meetings. They will need a lot more than that against this high powered Calgary (2-0-1) attack that has tallied 103 points in three games. Calgary is off a 29-10 victory over Winnipeg. For the third straight game, a different Stampeders player led the team in receiving yards behind QB Bo Mitchell. Rebuilding Montreal (1-2) has scored just 52 points in three games. Play Calgary.

Saskatchewan has two games under its belt and is home. Hamilton scored just 15 points in its lone game. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be without WR Terrence Toliver for at least the next little while following a knee injury during the season-opener. Last season, Toliver ranked second on the Ticats with 1,036 yards on 65 catches to go with a team-leading nine touchdowns. Second straight home game for Saskatchewan (0-2), losing the first two by a total of four points. Look for a big effort by the home team to get its first win. Play Saskatchewan.

Reason: British Columbia may be 1-1 but this is a strong all around team, scoring 30 and 28 points the first two contests. They come off a win at Toronto as a dog, 28-15, with 398 yards. Montreal has a terrible offense, averaging 18 points in two games. They let a first half lead slip away last week in a 23-19 loss at Edmonton. BC won both meetings last season, 38-18 and 38-27, and will do so again. Play British Columbia.

07/01 09:00 PM  EST   CFL   (377) WINNIPEG VS (378) SASKATCHEWAN.
Take: (377) WINNIPEG.
Reason: Winnipeg opens the season here, pretty much the same screw that went 11-7 last year, including 7-2 SU on the road. The Bombers led the CFL with a +29 turnover ratio in 2016 and ended the year on a 10-3 run. Re-signing quarterback Matt Nichols, Justin Medlock, WR Darvin Adams and guard Sukh Chungh were all good moves, and they've upgraded its defensive line with the additions of Tristan Okpalaugo, Drake Nevis and first-overall draft choice Faith Ekakitie. CFL veterans like receiver Kenny Stafford, linebacker Thomas Miles and fullback Mike Miller bolster the overall depth. Saskatchewan got banged up in the opener, not getting much on offense in a 17-16 defeat. They had the worst offense by a wide margin in the CFL last year and don't look much improved. The Roughriders are 8-17-1 ATS in their last 26 vs. the Western division. Play Winnipeg.      

06/30 07:00 PM  EST   CFL   (373) BRITISH COLUMBIA VS (374) TORONTO.
Take: (374) TORONTO.
Reason: British Columbia is not in mid-season form yet, losing to Edmonton, 30-27. B.C. quarterback Jonathon Jennings was sacked five times as the Eskimos dominated the line of scrimmage. The Lions are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Toronto QB Ricky Ray completed 32 of 41 passes for 506 yards and a touchdown, as the Argos blew Hamilton off the field, 32-15, in the opener. This is their second straight home game. New-look Toronto is healthy and balanced, 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in June. Play Toronto.      

6/29 09:00 PM  EST   CFL   (371) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (372) CALGARY.
Take: (371) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Reason: Rematch of the championship game....and the two teams met last week! Ottawa is a big dog, but tied Calgary last week and in the regular season a year ago, while winning the title game as a big dog. It's a strong Ottawa defense that has played Calgary even in 3 of the last 4 meetings over the last 12 months. Ottawa is on a 12-4 ATS run on the road, plus 8-2 ATS as an underdog of 3.5-10.0. Play Ottawa.      

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats had a losing record both home and away last season. There are more question marks for this season, too. The Tiger-cats hold one of the CFLs longest Grey Cup droughts at eighteen years and counting. Offensive wizard Marc Trestman has breathed new life into the Toronto Argonauts, who open at home. The Argos fared well in the draft, selecting six promising young players including 6-8 offensive linesman Mason Woods and Laurier linebacker Nakas Onyeka. QBs Ricky Ray and Drew Willy are mobile and reliable. Play Toronto.

06/24 10:00 PM EST   CFL   (355) EDMONTON VS (356) BRITISH COLUMBIA. 

Take: (356) BRITISH COLUMBIA. 

Reason: Edmonton lost 9 games last season because of a soft defense. They open the season on the road against a strong British Columbia offense. The BC Lions led the CFL with 40 passing plays of 30 yards or more in 2016, but Jennings said Williams ability to go deep should create even more opportunities in 2017. BC should score plenty and they are 12-3 ATS scoring 28 or more points. British Columbia is also 4-1 against the spread versus Edmonton over the last 3 seasons. Play British Columbia.  

06/23 07:30 PM EST   CFL   (353) CALGARY VS (354) OTTAWA REDBLACKS.
Take: (353) CALGARY.
Reason: A Grey Cup title game rematch, won by Ottawa. The Calgary Stampeders were a powerhouse last season of 15-2-1...and lost the title game. They are loaded again in Dave Dickenson's second season as head coach. This group has the best depth at WR in the league, anchored by Marquay McDaniel, DaVaris Daniels and Kamar Jorden. They tied Ottawa during the regular season in the first meeting, then won 48-23 in the rematch, then lost the title game in OT as QB Bo Mitchell had 3 picks. Speedy Calgary is 13-5 ATS in games played on turf and will get its revenge 9 months later. Play Calgary.      

8/26 04:00 PM  CFL   (303) WINNIPEG VS (304) MONTREAL.
Take: (303) WINNIPEG
Reason: Winnipeg had a week off and is on a roll, 3-0 SU/ATS. And they get several injured starters ready to return to the lineup. The American-dominated offensive line has resurrected the running game and introduced a strong level of physicality. Winnipeg is on a 5-2 ATS run on the road. Montreal is off a blowout win, but has an inconsistent offense, scoring 18 or fewer points in 5 of the last 7. The Alouettes are on a 4-11 ATS run, 1-6 ATS at home, and the Blue Bombers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Montreal. Play Winnipeg.      

08/20 04:00 PM  EST CFL   (125) EDMONTON VS (126) TORONTO.
Take: (126) TORONTO.
Reason: Defending champion Edmonton has been somewhat disappointing despite playing 5 of 7 games at home. They head out on the road now on a 2-4-1 spread run. The Toronto Argonauts ran into a hot team last week, losing at home to Winnipeg, but are still on a 4-2 SU/ATS run. That included a win at Ottawa as a +10 dog and a win at BC as a +7 dog. Play Toronto.      

08/19 10:00 PM  CFL EST   (123) CALGARY VS (124) BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Take: (124) BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Reason: Calgary has on four-straight, and hasn't lost a game since Week 1, but this is a tough spot for them with first place on the line. These are the top two offensive teams in the CFL. Calgary plays its second straight road game, off a grinding 19-10 win over Saskatchewan. British Columbia is home on a 5-2 SU, 6-1 ATS run scoring 38 or more points in four straight. Manny Arceneaux's touchdown with 1:23 remaining sealed a victory for the BC Lions, who held off the rallying Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-38. BC recorded five sacks in the first half and grab home field for this showdown. Play British Columbia.      

08/13 10:00 PM EST   CFL   (307) HAMILTON VS (308) BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Take: (308) BRITISH COLUMBIA
Reason: Sixth road game of the season for Hamilton (they've only played 2 home games). The Tiger-Cats are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record, off a 37-11 loss at Winnipeg. They head to a BC Lions (4-2) squad that has won 2 off the last 3 scoring 38 or more points in all three. The Lions scored on the ground, through the air, and on a turnover, on their way to a 38-18 victory over the Montreal Alouettes. QB Jonathon Jennings connected on 27-of-32 of his passes for 331 yards, one touchdown. The Lions are on a 5-1 ATS run, while the Tiger-Cats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Play the BC Lions.      

08/13 07:00 PM EST   CFL   (305) CALGARY VS (306) SASKATCHEWAN.
Take: (305) CALGARY.
Reason: These teams just me last week, with Calgary rolling at home over Saskatchewan, 35-15. The win marked the third straight four the Stampeders. Bo Levi Mitchell had another accurate night in completing 25 of 36 passing attempts for 312 yards and a touchdown, supported by an eight-catch, 110-yard performance from veteran receiver Marquay McDaniel. The Stampeders are 6-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record, plus 16-5 ATS in August. They face a 1-5 Saskatchewan team again, the worst defensive team in the league surrendering 214 points. The team is on an 8-24-1 ATS run, with the Roughriders 5-13 ATS in their last 18 home games. And the Stampeders are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Play Calgary.      

08/06 07:00 PM EST   CFL   (127) EDMONTON VS (128) OTTAWA REDBLACKS.
Take: (128) High Roller Crusher: Ottawa.
Edmonton's defense has fallen apart, allowing 30 or more in four of its five contests. The Eskimos are on a 1-5 ATS run, off a 30-23 home loss to Winnipeg. Now they head to Ottawa, a team on an 8-3 spread run. Ottawa lost at home last week, the first game back for QB Henry Burris and he was rusty. Another home game will help as Ottawa is still the highest scoring team in the league. And the RedBlacks are 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Play Ottawa.

08/04 10:00 PM EST   CFL   (125) SASKATCHEWAN VS (126) CALGARY.
Take: (125) SASKATCHEWAN.
Reason: Saskatchewan is off a bad game but the offense has been very good, scoring 36, 27 and 30 the previous three contests. That inclued a 30-29 upset of Ottawa as a +6.5 dog. Calgary is off an emotional game, a wild 44-41 comeback over BC and this number is far too high. Play Saskatchewan.      

08/04 07:00 PM EST   CFL   (123) BRITISH COLUMBIA VS (124) MONTREAL.
Take: (124) MONTREAL.
Reason: Third straight road game for British Columbia and they are a road favorite against a strong Montreal D. The Lions are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 Thursday games. They face a dynamite Montreal defense that is tops in the league in points allowed, holding Saskatchewan to 3 points last week. The Lions are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Montreal, so grab the home dog. Play BC/Montreal Under the total.     

8/03 08:30 PM EST   CFL   (121) HAMILTON VS (122) WINNIPEG.
Take: (121) HAMILTON.
Reason: The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are off a bye week riding high, with a wild comeback at defending champion Edmonton, 37-31. Edmonton looked to be in full control of the game with a 31-6 lead early in the third, before the visiting Tiger-Cats found their offence. It was the second win in a row for the Ticats, who improved to 3-2. Hamilton's 25-point comeback ranks as the sixth biggest in league history. QB Masoli went 31-of-38 passing for 391 yards and three touchdowns, but the really remarkable stat was completing 23 consecutive passes in the second half to eclipse the CFL record of 22 straight. The Tiger-Cats are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 road games. Winnipeg is terrible on defense, off win but the Blue Bombers are 8-17-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win. They are also 6-15-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and the Tiger-Cats are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings. Play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.      

7/31 04:30 PM CFL (307) TORONTO VS (308) OTTAWA REDBLACKS. Take: (307) TORONTO. Reason: Ottawa has quarterback injuries for this one: Henry Burris has been out since Week 1 with an injured pinky finger on his throwing hand, while Trevor Harris left Saturday's loss to the Riders with a knee injury. Toronto is in town having a strong season, including 2-0 on the road. They are off a 30-17 win over Montreal on Monday night. Quarterback Ricky Ray is out, but 26-year-old Logan Kilgore played well. It was Kilgore's presence on the roster that allowed the Argos to move Gale to Saskatchewan in a trade for defensive end Shawn Lemon. And the Argonauts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Play Toronto.

07/29 10:00 PM EST  CFL (305) BRITISH COLUMBIA VS (306) CALGARY
Take: (305) BRITISH COLUMBIA
Reason: An evenly matched game for first place in the West. British Columbia is a dog but in first place with the best defense in the CFL. They are 2-0 on the road and the Lions are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. They have more than enough to make this one close all the way. Play British Columbia.

A pair of strong offensive teams clash. Hamilton is averaging 25 ppg and is unbeaten on the road, as well as 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games. Edmonton has taken a step back from last year's championship team, losing some key talent. They've been outscored on the season despite a 2-1 record. The Eskimos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. And the Tiger-Cats are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Edmonton. Play Hamilton.

Ottawa looks like the best team in the league and they are the only undefeated squad left. The offense is electric behind QB Trevor Harris. Harris connected on 28-of-31 passes for 392 yards and no interceptions in last week's 30-20 win at Toronto. Greg Ellingson, who had nine receptions for 218 yards, was Harris' favorite target for the night and the star for Ottawa's offense. Ottawa is on an 8-1 ATS run, including 6-0 ATS on the road. Saskatchewan is struggling everywhere, winless on the season. The Roughriders are on 7-22-1 ATS run, plus 13-35-3 ATS in their last 51 games following a straight up loss. Play Ottawa.

Winnipeg gave defending champion Edmonton a game last week, losing 20-16. But don't be fooled: they blew a 10-0 lead and allowed 450 yards passing. Winnipeg has struggled all year at 1-3. The Blue Bombers are on a 1-6 spread run, 8-18-3 ATS in their last 29 home games. The Blue Bombers meanwhile find themselves sitting at 1-3, with the always-tough Calgary Stampeders coming to town in week 5. Calgary's defense is playing great allowing 68 points in three games. The Stampeders are on a 6-2 ATS run, 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. And the Stampeders are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Winnipeg. Pay Calgary.

Winless Saskatchewan scored 36 points last week, but what does that matter if you can't stop anyone? They've allowed 30 and 39 points in two games. The Roughriders are on a 7-21-1 ATS run, 15-39-3 ATS in their last 57 games following a straight up loss. British Columbia (2-1) has plenty of defense and balance on offense, 4-1 ATS on the road. The Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Play BC.

The Unbeaten Ottawa RedBlacks (2-0-1) have been impressive, winning a pair of road games to open the season. They come off a strange 26-26 tie at home last week, but this is still a dynamite offense. RedBlacks quarterback Trevor Harris was sensational again, 39-50 for 394 yards. The RedBlacks are on a 7-1 ATS run, including 5-0 ATS on the road. They face a Toronto team playing well but now has to face the top offense in the league. The Argonauts are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 home games. Play Ottawa.

7/08 07:00 PM EST   CFL (125) CALGARY VS (126) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Take: (126) OTTAWA REDBLACKS.
Reason: The Calgary defense lost linebacker Juwan Simpson, defensive back Keon Raymond and lineman Freddie Bishop. They have allowed 42 points in two games, good but not as dominant as a year ago. Ottawa won the East last season and has star quarterback Henry Burris and great wide receivers, scoring 73 points the first two games. The RedBlacks are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall, 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games. Play Ottawa.

07/07 10:00 PM EST  CFL (123) TORONTO VS (124) BRITISH COLUMBIA
Take: (124) BRITISH COLUMBIA
Reason: Toronto topped rebuilding Saskatchewan in its only game, but has a much tougher test here on the road. The Argonauts are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. British Columbia has roasted two opponents, outscoring them 48-21 with the league's top defense. Ryan Phillips had a fumble recovery and an interception and Shaq Murray-Lawrence scored a third-quarter touchdown, as the BC Lions spoiled the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' home-opener Friday night with a 28-3 win on Canada Day. With the win the Lions move to 2-0 and take over sole possession of first place in the West. The Lions are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games in Week 3 and on a 5-2 ATS run overall. Play British Columbia.

07/01 07:00 PM EST  CFL   (307) WINNIPEG VS (308) CALGARY
Take: (308) CFL High Roller Crusher: Calgary.
Winnpeg was bad last year, especially on offense, and looks worse after opening with a 22-14 defeat to Montreal. The Blue Bombers are 10-21-2 ATS in their last 33 games following a straight up loss. In 2015, Calgary tied for the best regular-season record in the CFL at 14-4 including a 2-0 mark against the Lions. Calgary has a powerhouse offense and should have won the opener, missing 2 field goals, an extra point and blowing a 1st and goal at the 1 opportunity. They will bounce back big and the Stampeders are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up loss. Play Calgary.      

6/30 07:00 PM EST  CFL   (301) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (302) MONTREAL
Take: (301) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Reason: Ottawa had hit all go right last year, improving from two wins to making the Grey Cup. QB Burris is back along with all 5 offensive linemen, a group who started every game last year. The RedBlacks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games after upsetting the defending champs last week, a 45-37 win at Edmonton. Their passing attack will do well against a Montreal secondary that has had major changes from 2015. Dominique Ellis and Mitchell White were, so rookies Ethan Davis and Greg Henderson are playing a bigger roll. The Alouettes are on a 2-6 ATS run, including 1-5 ATS at home. And the RedBlacks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Play Ottawa!      

06/25 07:00 PM CFL (127) CALGARY VS (128) BRITISH COLUMBIA
Take: (127) CALGARY
Reason: In 2015, Calgary tied for the best regular-season record in the CFL at 14-4 including a 2-0 mark against the Lions. The Stamps added a 35-9 win over BC in the Western Semi-Final. Calgary has a powerhouse offense and faces a British Columbia defense that is suspect, allowing the fourth most points in the CFL last year. The Lions are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in June. Play Calgary.

6/25 04:00 PM CFL (125) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (126) EDMONTON
Take: (126) EDMONTON
Reason: Ottawa had hit all go right last year, improving from two wins to making the Grey Cup last year. QB Burris is back along with all 5 offensive linemen, a group who started every game last year. The RedBlacks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. They face the champs, an Edmonton team that had a lot of key turnover. Edmonton's Grey Cup winning coaching staff bolted, as did core members of its dominating defense. Defensive back Aaron Grymes (Philadelphia), linebacker Dexter McCoil (San Diego), and defensive end Willie Jefferson (Washington) all went to the NFL. Linebacker and nickelback Otha Foster has gone to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The loss of Grymes was compounded in training camp when John Ojo, the team's leader in interceptions last year with five, went down for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Veterans Pat Watkins and Marcell Young missed time in training camp with injuries. This shapes up as a close one, like the Grey Cup when they last met, and the Edmonton Eskimos are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games in Week 1. Play Ottawa.

6/24 05:30 PM CFL (123) MONTREAL VS (124) WINNIPEG
Take: (123) MONTREAL
Reason: Montreal is a dog but wasn't as bad as its record a year ago, getting outscored by just 4 points for the season despite finishing in last place. For 2016 Montreal gets a huge lift in QB Vernon Adams Jr, a mobile signal caller who dazzled at Oregon, joining veteran QB Kevin Glenn. Glenn will throw to an already strong receiving group that has Duran Carter back after a year in the NFL. And they still have last season's CFL-leading rusher Tyrell Sutton and top kick returner Stefan Logan. Winnipeg was terrible on offense last season (last in the CFL) and the defense was poor, allowing 100 more points than Montreal. The Blue Bombers are off a 5-13 season that saw them miss the playoffs for the fourth straight season and sixth time in seven years. Montreal lost by just 2 points here a year ago and won the rematch, 35-14. The Blue Bombers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in June, so grab the dog. Play Montreal.

11/29 06:05 PM EST   CFL   (291) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (292) EDMONTON (11/23 10:49 AM)
Take: (291) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Reason: Grey Cup title game Sunday from Investors Group Field from Winnipeg. Ottawa is a fine team as a big dog, on a 4-0 ATS run and 7-3 ATS against a team with a winning record. QB Henry Burris led the CFL with 5,703 passing yards while tossing 26 touchdown passes against 13 interceptions. The most impressive stat was a completion rate of 70.9 percent on an amazing 678 attempts. The big play in Sunday's win was a 93-yard touchdown throw to Greg Ellingson to put the RedBacks ahead late in the fourth quarter. They have more than enough offense and motivation to keep this championship game close. Play Ottawa!      

11/15 1:05 PM EST   CFL   (291) TORONTO VS (292) HAMILTON
Take: (291) TORONTO.
Reason: Hamilton is favored but limps into the playoffs on an 0-3 SU/ATS run and just two wins in its last seven games (2-5 ATS). The loss of its starting quarterback Zach Collaros has taken its toll during this slide. The Tiger-Cats turned to Jeremiah Masoli as their quarterback in last Saturday's loss for an ineffective Jacory Harris, who was making his first CFL start. Neither player could move an offense that posted just 189 yards through the air. Hamilton's offense has averaged 19.7 points over its last seven games, 0-4 ATS against a winning team. Toronto finished the regular season with an average of 24.3 points a game on offense, with the return of quarterback Ricky Ray a plus to the starting lineup after missing most of the season due to injury. The Argonauts are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games. Play Toronto!      

11/07 04:05 PM EST  CFL   (493) HAMILTON VS (494) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Take: (494) CFL Game of the Month: Ottawa.
Have to back the home team! Hamilton has gone south since losing quarterback Zach Collaros for the year. Given Hamilton's 3-0 season series edge against Toronto, it would still hold onto to second place in the East with another loss this Saturday. Ottawa is home and can clinch an East Division title and first round bye in the playoffs with another win against Hamilton in this season finale. These teams just played the last game, with Ottawa winning 12-6 as a +5 road dog. It was the RedBlacks' defense that really helped to get the job done in the first game with six sacks and two interceptions. Play Ottawa!

10/30 07:05 PM EST   CFL   (281) BRITISH COLUMBIA VS (282) TORONTO
Take: (282) TORONTO.
Reason: British Columbia is 2-6 and heads out on the road with a terrible defense, one of the worst in the CFL. They are on a 2-5 SU run and the Lions are 0-4 ATS following a win. The Toronto Argonauts (9-7) are home and need a shot in the arm after losing two straight. They get one in the form of veteran QB Ricky Ray, making his first start since offseason shoulder surgery. Ray replaces Trevor Harris, who had been the club's starter for its first 16 regular-season games. Ray saw his first action of the season Friday night in Hamilton, replacing Harris in the second half of Toronto's lopsided 34-2 loss to Montreal. He finished 12-of-15 passing for 94 yards and had a late TD strike negated by a penalty. BC has lost its last three road games by 3 6 and 12 points, so grab home field. Play Toronto!      

10/23 10:05 PM EST   CFL   (483) HAMILTON VS (484) BRITISH COLUMBIA
Take: (483) CFL Game of the Year: Hamilton.
The Hamilton Ticats (19-7 ATS run) have it all, in first place and on a 4-0 SU/ATS run on the road. QB Jeff Mathews threw a touchdown pass to Terrell Sinkfield and Justin Medlock added five field goals as the Tiger-Cats took over top spot in the CFL East Division with the win over the Alouettes, 23-11. The Tiger-Cats also sacked QB Glenn three times and laid several other big hits as part of a strong defensive effort. The special units also contributed with a long punt return from Brandon Banks, while a first-quarter punt block by Mike Daly -- the team's league-leading sixth on the season -- set up Hamilton's only touchdown. Those four road games they've won by 12, 8, 29 and 10 points. Hamilton actually qualified for the playoffs Saturday night, courtesy of the B.C. Lions' loss to the Edmonton Eskimos, but are targeting first place and a first-round bye (not to mention a third straight Grey Cup appearance). The Tiger-Cats are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 road games and face a 5-10 BC team. The Lions are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record, 2-5-1 ATS at home. Hamilton is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings, including 5-1 ATS on this field. Play Hamilton!      

10/01 07:35 PM EST   CFL   (291) MONTREAL VS (292) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Take: (292) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Reason: A great bounce back spot for the home team. Ottawa is off a home loss to Toronto that ended a 3-game win streak, part of a 4-1 ATS run. Veteran QB Henry Burris moved into top spot on the passing yard leaders for the season in the loss last week. This is the middle of a nice long home stand for them and the RedBlacks are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Montreal is in town on a 1-2 SU/ATS run, getting blown out at Saskatchewan as chalk the last game, 33-23. The home team holds all the cards. Play Ottawa.      

09/27 04:05 PM EST   CFL   (497) MONTREAL VS (498) SASKATCHEWAN
Take: (497) MONTREAL
Reason: Montreal is on a 3-1 run, plus the Alouettes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Jonathan Crompton threw two touchdown passes in his return from injury as the Alouettes won a crucial matchup that moved them ahead of the Bombers and Lions for the final playoff spot in the West. Stefan Logan ran for a combined 138 yards on three kick returns and added a punt return touchdown in the victory. Saskatchewan (7-18-1 ATS run) is 1-6 at home and coming off a home loss to Ottawa as a favorite. The Roughriders are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games, plus 12-36-3 ATS in their last 51 games following a loss. The Alouettes are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings, including 4-0 ATS at Saskatchewan. Play Montreal.

09/26 07:05 PM EST   CFL   (495) TORONTO VS (496) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Take: (496) CFL Eastern Division Game of the Month: Ottawa.
Toronto heads out on the road on a 3-game skid scoring 15, 12 and 27 points. Toronto is on an 0-4 ATS run, 2-8 ATS after a spread loss. They run into a hot Ottawa squad winning 3 in a row. Chris Milo hit a field goal with six seconds remaining in the game as the Redblacks secured their third straight victory. QB Henry Burris threw for nearly 500 yards while adding two touchdown passes and rushing for another while Kevin Glenn was solid in his return from injury. Both Chris Williams and Ernest Jackson each topped 100 receiving yards while Naaman Roosevelt hauled in a 71-yard touchdown for the Riders. Ottawa is on a 4-0 ATS run, as well as 4-1 ATS at home. Play Ottawa!      

09/20 1:05 PM EST   CFL   (297) WINNIPEG VS (298) MONTREAL
Take: The worst offense in the CFL is a big favorite here. Montreal has had two weeks off but has not been scoring points, 2-4 the last six games. They come off 26-15 loss at home to British Columbia, and have tallied 12, 23, 26 and 16 points the last four....and they opened a 10-game favorite here. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were victorious 22-7 over the Saskatchewan Roughriders last week. The Blue Bombers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Montreal, and this will be a close one so grab the big dog. Play Winnipeg.

09/19 09:00 PM EST  CFL   (295) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (296) SASKATCHEWAN
Take: CFL Trend Tracker Game of the Year: Ottawa. 
Reason: The Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-11) are getting some respect with this betting number...but it's tough to figure out why, off a 22-9 loss at Winnipeg. This defense has allowed 22, 19, 35, 34, 30, 30 and 31 points the last seven contests. The Roughriders are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games overall, 3-9 ATS at home and 13-36-3 ATS following a loss. Ottawa is in town winning two in a road and on a 5-1 spread run. Jeremiah Johnson rushed for two second-half touchdowns and Chris Milo kicked five field goals as the Ottawa Redblacks came back to beat the B.C. Lions 31-18 on Sunday. The Redblacks (6-4) win moved them into a tie for second place in the East Division with the Toronto Argonauts. Saskatchewan is 16-33-3 ATS following a spread loss, so grab the visitors. Play Ottawa!      

9/11 07:30 PM EST   CFL   (453) HAMILTON VS (454) TORONTO
Take: (453) HAMILTON
Reason: Hamilton just thumped Toronto 4 days ago, so why can't they do it again? Hamilton took sole possession of first place in the East with a 42-12 victory over the Argonauts. QB Zach Collaros had a career game, throwing for four touchdown passes and 400 yards as WR Terrell Sinkfield hauled in two touchdowns. The Tiger-Cats are on a 16-5 ATS run, plus 18-6 ATS in their last 24 road games. Toronto is home but in a slump, losing 2 in a row scoring 15 and 12 points, losing by 23 and 30 points. Toronto is on a 2-7 ATS run at home and 1-5 ATS overall. The last four Tiger-Cats wins have come by 30, 30, 29 and 30, with a three-point loss to Montreal crammed in there. Their three losses have come by a combined eight points. Toronto's just not in the same category, not really. The Tiger-Cats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings, including 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Toronto. Play Hamilton.      

08/30 04:05 PM EST   CFL   (289) SASKATCHEWAN VS (290) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Take: (290) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Reason: The Saskatchewan Roughriders continue to have a rough season, moving the football well but doing little else right while riding an 8-game skid. They are winless on the road and the Roughriders are on a 5-15-1 ATS run, as well as 1-6-1 ATS on the road. The main problem is defense, allowing the most points in the CFL. They've allowed 30 points in every game but one, and that was a 27-24 defeat at home to BC. Ottawa (4-4) is home from a lousy two-game trip. Ottawa's defence limited Toronto to just 44 rushing yards and Greg Ellingson has emerged as a legit star wideout. The RedBlacks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games, so grab the home team. Play Ottawa!

08/29 06:05 PM EST   CFL   (287) CALGARY VS (288) WINNIPEG
Take: (287) CFL Grey Cup Aerial Assault: Calgary.
First-place Calgary is rolling along winning 3 in a row behind Bo Levi Mitchell and RB Matt Walter. The Stampeders are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. the West and on a 14-5 ATS run in August. Calgary is rested and rolloing, scoring 25, 48 and 34 points the last three games, winning by an average of 17 points. They've also won 5 of the last 6. Winnipeg has dropped 4 of 5 with a stumbling offense, scoring 20, 8 and 3 points in three of the last four contests. The Blue Bombers are on a 4-10-2 ATS run and 3-12-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Play Calgary!      

08/28 09:05 PM EST  CFL   (285) TORONTO VS (286) EDMONTON
Take: (285) CFL Oddsmaker Shocker of the Month: Toronto.
Toronto has won 3 in a row, off a 30-24 win over Ottawa. With the win, the Argos pulled into a tie with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats atop the East Division at 6-2. The Argonauts welcomed back Swayze Waters, who averaged over 50 yards on his punts and had a perfect kicking day. Toronto has a winning record on the road and the Argonauts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Edmonton has been turning the ball over lately on offense and comes off a 49-20 loss to Hamilton. This is an even matchup so jump on the underdog, with the Argonauts 12-5 ATS in their last 17 meetings in Edmonton. Play Toronto!      

08/23 4:05 PM EST   CFL   (297) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (298) TORONTO
Take: (298)  Canadian Football TV Showdown: Toronto.
You have to hand it to Toronto, with a 5-2 record despite playing the fewest home games (2-0) of any CFL team. The Argonauts are on a 6-2 ATS run, 5-2 ATS following a spread win. Toronto's offense is the most pass-happy team in the league. Ottawa has problems, on a 2-3 run off a 48-3 no-show loss at Calgary last week. It was the most points they've given up in a game. The RedBlacks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games, so grab home field in a rout. Play Toronto.      

08/21 09:05 PM EST  CFL   (293) HAMILTON VS (294) EDMONTON
Take: (293)  CFL Massacre of the Year: Hamilton.
A tough spot for the home team here. Hamilton has won 4 in a row and is the league's stingiest group when it comes to allowing yards on the ground, holding teams to an average of 73.1 yards per game. But it's the Hamilton offense that is clicking, leading the league in scoring while tallying 31, 34, 38 and 52 the last four games. The Tiger-Cats are on a 13-3 ATS run, 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games. Edmonton has won 4 of 5 but hasn't been dominant. They beat some bad teams during that run, lost 26-23 at BC as a favorite and the last game squeezed out a 15-12 win over a stumbling Montreal team. The Tiger-Cats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Edmonton and hold all the cards. Play Hamilton.      

08/15 10:05 PM EST   CFL   (117) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (118) CALGARY
Take: (117) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Reason: A pair of 4-2 teams in an evenly matched game, so I'll back the hungry dog. The Ottawa Redblacks are such a pleasant surprise for the CFL. The talent they brought in is paying off and this team is 4-1 ATS against an opponent with a winning record. Calgary has given up more points than its scored and is 0-6 ATS this season, part of an 0-7 ATS run. Calgary had a bye week last week to try and figure some things out. They've been inconsistent and the Stampeders are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games. Play Ottawa.

08/13 07:35 PM EST    CFL   (111) EDMONTON VS (112) MONTREAL
Take: (111) Parlay of the Month: Play Edmonton + UNDER the total.
Edmonton is a powerhouse team anchored by the No. 1 defense in the NFL, allowing 89 points in six contests. Chad Simpson rushed for 96 yards in his return to the Eskimos lineup the last game. The Eskimos' secondary has dominated teams over last few weeks, allowing just offensive touchdowns in the last four games and only 7 this season. Edmonton allows the fewest total yards per game and has limited teams to just 84.4 yards on the ground. The Eskimos are 6-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record, 5-0 ATS following a loss. Edmonton is also 7-3 under the total on the road. Last place Montreal is off another loss, blowing a halftime lead to Ottawa. Montreal is on a 22-8 run under the total and will struggle to score against Edmonton. Play Edmonton + UNDER the total.      

Ottawa had its perfect 2-0 record smashed by these same Edmonton Eskimos a week ago. The Redblacks looked very good in their previous two games with QB Henry Burris connecting on 70% of his passes and has four TD's. Last week Burris threw an INT on the team's second possession that Edmonton returned for a touchdown. It was pretty much over for the Redblacks after that. The defense had also been good, allowing just 16 point average in their first two games and 255 yards until the Eskimos pounded them last week. It's always tough to beat a team back-to-back, especially when you embarrassed them the week before. The Redblacks have to avoid the early mistakes they made last week that saw them implode. If they can do that this week, then I like them here to rebound at home in a game that is more important for Ottawa than Edmonton. I'll take the points with Ottawa here on Friday.

 Rakeem Cato makes just the third start of his CFL career here on Thursday for Montreal. Cato had a rough game last week, throwing no TD's and two INT's. One of the INT's was returned for a touchdown. Cato will have his work cut out for him tonight in this Eastern Division battle with arguably the best team in the East, Hamilton. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats biggest worry though is RB Tyrell Sutton, the CFL's leading rusher with 278 yards. The Tiger-Cats blitzed and blitzed in their last game against Winnipeg and I fully expect they will use this tactic against the young QB for Montreal tonight. Montreal has a solid defense though and should be able to keep this game close. However, Cato is still young and prone to mistakes, which I believe will favor Hamilton here. It will be a close game, but I give the nod to Hamilton.

Toronto has jumped out of the gate with two wins in its first two weeks. The Argos opened with a 26-11 win over Edmonton and then won a shootout with Saskatchewan, 42-40. The big news has been the play of QB Trevor Harris. Harris has been red-hot and now faces his toughest opponent in a very good Calgary defense. Harris hit 24 of 27 passes against Edmonton for 347 yards and three TD's. Harris followed that up with a 30-of-38 performance against Saskatchewan, tossing four TD's and 267 yards. Harris' QB rating is now a blistering, 140.2. Calgary is 1-1 to start the season after being thumped by Montreal and their rookie QB, 29-11. Calgary is the defending Grey Cup Champions and they will defend home field here. They know Harris has been red-hot and they have the defense to stop him. I'm not completely sold yet on the Argos team and their QB, but this is their big test against the defending Champions. I'm taking the home team here in Calgary.

07/05 3:35 PM EST  CFL   (307) TORONTO VS (308) SASKATCHEWAN
Take: (308) Canadian Football TV Showdown: Toronto.
Toronto caught a break last week when Edmonton lost its starting QB in a 26-11 win. The Argonauts are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 road games. Now they catch another break as Saskatchewan lost its QB! Last week it was announced shortly after the game that Saskatchewa QB Darian Durant was out for the season with a ruptured Achilles. Kevin Glenn now steps into the starting quarterback role for the Riders. Saskatchewan is 16-33-2 ATS following a loss, plus 16-33-2 ATS following a spread loss. The Argonauts are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings in Saskatchewan, so grab the visiting dog. Play Toronto!

07/04 6:05 PM EST   CFL   (305) BRITISH COLUMBIA VS (306) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Take: (306) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Reason: Ottawa has been stockpiling talent through the draft and had a big offseason to improve on a 2-16 record. All the moves paid off last week in the opener, a 20-16 road win as a +8 dog. Ottawa's deepest cache of National talent is at defensive line, where Justin Capicciotti posted a 11 sacks to earn the team's Most Outstanding Canadian nomination. The offense brings in Jason Maas as new offensive coordinator and Bryan Chiu as the new offensive line coach. SirVincent Rogers, Greg Ellingson, and Ernest Jackson were brought in as free agents while Maurice Price was acquired from the Calgary Stampeders via trade. They also add electrifying Chris Williams, who returns to the CFL after two years in the NFL. Rogers will improve the team's offensive line while Price, Jackson, and Ellingson - a favorite target of QB Henry Burris' in Hamilton - bolster a receiving corps that some are looks like one of the best in the league. Williams helps the team both offensively and on special teams. British Columbia is a road favorite but off a 9-9 season and they hope to have QB Travis Lulay ready to go, but coming off a shoulder injury. The Lions are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games, 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games in July. Play Ottawa.      

6/27 02:05 PM CFL (125) EDMONTON VS (126) TORONTO Take: (125) EDMONTON.
Reason: The Eskimos' offense should be better because QB Mike Reilly is in the same system for the first time as a starter. This team is big and fast and the skill players sometimes seem to be playing faster than everyone else on the field. The Eskimos (8-2 ATS run) enter 2015 with the three most important foundation pieces intact in Coach Chris Jones, quarterback Mike Reilly, and a suffocating defense. Jones's specialty is defense, and he turned a below average unit into a great one last season: the Eskimos finishing first in both yards allowed per game and points allowed per game. The Eskimos are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 road games. Toronto is all about offense with a weak defense that was third worst in points allowed last year. Edmonton is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings, including 5-1 ATS at Toronto. Play Edmonton!

6/25 04:35 PM CFL (121) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (122) MONTREAL Take: (121) OTTAWA REDBLACKS. Reason: Ottawa has been stockpiling talent through the draft and had a big offseason to improve on a 2-16 record. Ottawa's deepest cache of National talent is at defensive line, where Justin Capicciotti posted a 11 sacks to earn the team's Most Outstanding Canadian nomination. The offense brings in Jason Maas as new offensive coordinator and Bryan Chiu as the new offensive line coach. SirVincent Rogers, Greg Ellingson, and Ernest Jackson were brought in as free agents while Maurice Price was acquired from the Calgary Stampeders via trade. They also add electrifying Chris Williams, who returns to the CFL after two years in the NFL. Rogers will improve the team's offensive line while Price, Jackson, and Ellingson - a favorite target of QB Henry Burris' in Hamilton - bolster a receiving corps that some are looks like one of the best in the league. Williams helps the team both offensively and on special teams. Montreal is a big favorite but off a 9-9 season where the defense was terrible allowing 394 points. Montreal has QB question marks again and the wide receiving corps is aging. The Alouettes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 1, so grab the big dog in this even contest. Play Ottawa.

11/30 03:00 PM CFL (491) HAMILTON VS (492) CALGARY
Take: (491) HAMILTON
Reason: The Grey Cup title game on Sunday! The oddsmakers have powerhouse Calgary (15-3) a big favorite, but Hamilton matches up well. After going 1-6 to start the season, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats finished the season strong, looking particularly good in their 40-24 Eastern division final win over the Montreal Alouettes. The Tiger-Cats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games, plus 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Hamilton Ticats were 8-5 with mobile QB Zack Collaros in the lineup, and just 1-4 without him. Calgary has yet to face Collaros this season, who missed part of the season with a concussion, and they could struggle to contain the quarterback who prides himself on mobility. And this is a terrific Hamilton defense, one that allowed 395 points -- fourth in the CFL. Their defensive backfield snagged three interceptions the last game and stifled star Montreal Alouette receivers S.J. Green and Duron Carter. Both Calgary QB Bo Levi Mitchell and Hamilton's Zach Collaros are in the Grey Cup as first-year starters, so look for a close one. The Calgary Stampeders are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 playoff games, too. Play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats!

10/25 4:05 PM EST  CFL   (295) HAMILTON VS (296) TORONTO
Take: (295) High Roller Canadian Football Crusher: Hamilton.
Hamilton is playing well, a 5-1 run yet they are a dog here. QB Zach Collaros can run and it's a major weapon and the defense is playing great allowing 11, 17 and 6 points in three of their last four games. The Tiger-Cats are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 road games. They face a struggling Toronto team that is 3-4 the last seven games and on an 0-3 ATS run. The defense has been a problem all year surrendering the second most points in the CFL. The Argonauts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games and the Tiger-Cats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Play Hamilton!

9/01 01:35 PM  CFL   (287) EDMONTON VS (288) CALGARY
Take: (288)  CFL Marquee TV Showdown: Calgary.
A pair of 7-1 division leaders meet in a huge game, tied atop the CFL West. Have to back the home team as the Edmonton Eskimos are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Edmonton has a major question mark behind center as QB Mike Reilly's status for Labour Day Classic is in question with a hand injury. After sitting out the majority of the Eskimos' 41-27 win last weekend over the Toronto Argonauts, in which he injured his thumb in the first quarter on Saturday, Reilly was at least in good enough health to have a role in Thursday's walk-through practice. Edmonton is off a win but the Eskimos are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a spread cover. And this Calgary team is loaded on both sides of the ball, on a 4-1 ATS run. Calgary just won at Edmonton last month, 26-22, despite 15 penalties and 10 punts, so grab the home team in this showdown. Play Calgary!

08/22 08:35 PM EST   CFL   (291) MONTREAL VS (292) WINNIPEG
Take: (292) WINNIPEG.
Reason: Winnipeg (5-3) is in a mild slump, but the perfect medicine comes to town: a Montreal team that can't score. Winnipeg has gotten good play from young QB Drew Wily and WR Clarence Denmark has played every game and is having a career year, second in the league in receiving yards. Winnipeg is home and plays as unconventional defensive being schemed by Bombers defensive co-ordinator Gary Etcheverry. That will cause problems for this Montreal offense that is awful, scoring 5, 5, 23 and 11 points the last four games (all losses). In fact, they are riding a 5-game skid. Winnipeg is 5-1 ATS the last seven meetings and the Alouettes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Winnipeg, so grab home field. Play Winnipeg!