CFL
Dunkel
BC at Calgary
The Lions look to take advantage of a Calgary team that is coming off a win over and is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games following a SU win. BC is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the Stampeders favored by only 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: BC (+4). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
Game 291-292: BC at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BC 118.270; Calgary 120.569
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 2 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: Calgary by 4; 50
Dunkel Pick: BC (+4); Over
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
Game 293-294: Winnipeg at Hamilton (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 106.414; Hamilton 112.852
Dunkel Line: Hamilton by 6 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 4 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (-4 1/2); Under
Game 295-296: Toronto at Saskatchewan (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.791; Saskatchewan 114.711
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 4; 53
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 6; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+4); Over
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
Game 297-298: Edmonton at Montreal (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 111.300; Montreal 117.692
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 6 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: Montreal by 4 1/2; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-4 1/2); Under
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 18
Friday, October 26
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BRITISH COLUMBIA (12 - 4) at CALGARY (10 - 6) - 10/26/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-4 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 6-3 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Saturday, October 27
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WINNIPEG (5 - 11) at HAMILTON (5 - 11) - 10/27/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAMILTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 6-4 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 7-3 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TORONTO (7 - 9) at SASKATCHEWAN (8 - 8) - 10/27/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, October 28
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EDMONTON (7 - 9) at MONTREAL (10 - 6) - 10/28/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games in October games since 1996.
MONTREAL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-0 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Week 18
Home (35-29). Favorites (27-36), Over (31-31-2). West 20-10 vs East.
Home underdogs are 12-5 in the CFL this season.
British Columbia (12-4) @ Calgary (10-6)-- Lions won three in row, 10 of the last 12 after a 2-2 start, beating Calgary twice: 34-8 (+2.5) here back in Week 5, then 27-22 at home (-4.5) three weeks ago- the loss at McMahon was only other time this year BC was an underdog. Lions are 5-3 on road, losing by 3 in Regina, 5 in Montreal, 6 in Regina again. Stampeders won last seven games when they scored 30+ points; they're 2-4 when scoring less than 30, a number Lions gave up only twice all year. Calgary is 2-5 vs spread in its last seven home games. Under is 3-1-1 in Lions' last five games.
Winnipeg (5-11) @ Hamilton (5-11)-- Bombers won three of last five games, winning last two road games, at Toronto/Montreal, after losing first six road games this season (1-5 vs spread, now 3-5); they're also 2-0 vs Hamilton this year, winning 32-25 (+3) after a bye in Week 8, then 34-12 (+3.5) five weeks ago, both games were at home. TiCats lost three in row, nine of last 11 games; they've given up 35-37-34 points in last three games. Hamilton is 3-5 as a favorite this year. Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Winnipeg games, six of last nine Hamilton games went over the total.
Toronto (7-9) @ Saskatchewan (8-8)-- Streaky Roughriders lost last two games; their last win was three weeks ago in Toronto, beating Argos 36-10 (+1.5). Riders are 4-4 as home favorites (5-3 SU), with only two home wins by more than six points. Argos lost last three games (all at home) by average score of 36-18, but they've covered their last five road games. Toronto is 5-5 vs spread when it allows 30 or less points, 1-6 if it allows more. Four of last five Toronto games stayed under; over is 3-1-1 in Riders' last five. Riders scored more than 30 points once in their last seven games.
Edmonton (7-9) @ Montreal (10-6)-- Alouettes have quietly gone 8-3 in last 11 and are tied for second-best record in league; they beat Eskimos 38-25 (+1) on road back in Week 8, outgaining hosts 452-272 in game they led 28-8 at half. Montreal is 4-4 as a home favorite this year, winning home games by 11-1-12-5-11-21 points, losing to Argos/Bombers. Edmonton lost its last three away games by average score of 43-14 (0-3 vs spread); they're 3-4 as road underdogs. Last four Eskimo games went over the total. Game means lot more to Edmonton than it does the Alouettes.
CFL
Week 18
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Trend Report
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Friday, October 26
9:00 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. CALGARY
British Columbia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
British Columbia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Calgary is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing British Columbia
Calgary is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against British Columbia
Saturday, October 27
1:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. HAMILTON
Winnipeg is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 8 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Hamilton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
4:00 PM
TORONTO vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Toronto is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
Toronto is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Sunday, October 28
1:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games on the road
Edmonton is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games
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CFL
Week 18
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Canadian Bacon: Week 18 CFL betting preview
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With only two games remaining on the regular season schedule, the drive to the postseason continues for CFL teams in Week 18.
B.C. Lions at Calgary Stampeders (-3.5, 50.5)
The Lions have already clinched the West and Calgary has already clinched a playoff berth, so both teams may rest some starters for this game. For the Leos, that includes first-string QB Travis Lulay, who has a sore shoulder, and backup QB Mike Reilly is expected to start.
Calgary posted its second straight win and third in its last four outings last week with a 34-32 victory over Hamiltons. It was a game played in snowy conditions that was decided by a short botched field goal that slipped off the icy kicking tee. There is still snow on the ground in Calgary and temperatures will be below freezing tonight.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-4.5, 56.5)
Winnipeg still has a chance to qualify for the playoffs but must win the final two games of the regular season and have Edmonton drop its final two contests. The Bombers put up a season-high 44 points in last week’s convincing win in Toronto, rallying behind the return of QB Buck Pierce. But it was the Winnipeg ground game that stole the show, racking up four majors and 260 yards in the victory.
The Tiger-Cats have dropped three straight and four of their last five games, but like the Bombers, still have an outside shot at a playoff berth if they can win out and get some outside help. The bad news is Hamilton hasn’t beaten Winnipeg in more than two calendar years, a span of six games. The Blue Bombers are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings.
Toronto Argonauts at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-6, 50.5)
Saskatchewan can't catch British Columbia for first place in the West but the Roughriders are not fighting for their playoff lives like Toronto, which needs to win at least one of its final two outings to clinch a postseason berth. The Argonauts have dropped five of their last six contests, including three in a row after being drubbed by Winnipeg last week.
Saskatchewan fell 34-28 last week to Montreal to fall to 8-8 on the campaign. The Roughriders posted a 36-10 victory in Toronto earlier this season, which means the Riders have now won two straight and seven of the last nine encounters with the Boatmen. The teams have played under the total in their last five meetings.
Edmonton Eskimos at Montreal Alouettes (-4.5, 52.5)
The Montreal Alouettes have already locked up top spot in the Eastern Division after their 34-28 victory over Saskatchewan last week and will host the division finals game on Nov. 18. The Als may go into cruise control in the final two weeks but that doesn’t mean they will rest their veteran QB Anthony Calvillo. “I don’t want to have the players looking at me saying ‘Oh, he is taking a day off because he is 40 years old,’” Calvillo said Thursday.
The Eskimos hold a tie-breaker over Saskatchewan and have to win at least one of their last two games on the schedule in order to secure a cross-over spot in the playoffs. Edmonton also has a chance to sneak into the postseason if Hamilton and Winnipeg both split their final two games. Montreal won the only prior meeting this season back on Aug. 17 by a score of 38-25, as Calvillo threw for 327 yards and four TDs. The Als have taken five in a row from Edmonton, which failed to cover the spread in all five of those losses.
Dunkel
BC at Calgary
The Lions look to take advantage of a Calgary team that is coming off a win over and is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games following a SU win. BC is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the Stampeders favored by only 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: BC (+4). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
Game 291-292: BC at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BC 118.270; Calgary 120.569
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 2 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: Calgary by 4; 50
Dunkel Pick: BC (+4); Over
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
Game 293-294: Winnipeg at Hamilton (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 106.414; Hamilton 112.852
Dunkel Line: Hamilton by 6 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 4 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (-4 1/2); Under
Game 295-296: Toronto at Saskatchewan (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.791; Saskatchewan 114.711
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 4; 53
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 6; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+4); Over
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
Game 297-298: Edmonton at Montreal (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 111.300; Montreal 117.692
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 6 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: Montreal by 4 1/2; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-4 1/2); Under
CFL
Long Sheet
Week 18
Friday, October 26
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BRITISH COLUMBIA (12 - 4) at CALGARY (10 - 6) - 10/26/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-4 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 6-3 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Saturday, October 27
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WINNIPEG (5 - 11) at HAMILTON (5 - 11) - 10/27/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAMILTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 6-4 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 7-3 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TORONTO (7 - 9) at SASKATCHEWAN (8 - 8) - 10/27/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, October 28
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EDMONTON (7 - 9) at MONTREAL (10 - 6) - 10/28/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games in October games since 1996.
MONTREAL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-0 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Week 18
Home (35-29). Favorites (27-36), Over (31-31-2). West 20-10 vs East.
Home underdogs are 12-5 in the CFL this season.
British Columbia (12-4) @ Calgary (10-6)-- Lions won three in row, 10 of the last 12 after a 2-2 start, beating Calgary twice: 34-8 (+2.5) here back in Week 5, then 27-22 at home (-4.5) three weeks ago- the loss at McMahon was only other time this year BC was an underdog. Lions are 5-3 on road, losing by 3 in Regina, 5 in Montreal, 6 in Regina again. Stampeders won last seven games when they scored 30+ points; they're 2-4 when scoring less than 30, a number Lions gave up only twice all year. Calgary is 2-5 vs spread in its last seven home games. Under is 3-1-1 in Lions' last five games.
Winnipeg (5-11) @ Hamilton (5-11)-- Bombers won three of last five games, winning last two road games, at Toronto/Montreal, after losing first six road games this season (1-5 vs spread, now 3-5); they're also 2-0 vs Hamilton this year, winning 32-25 (+3) after a bye in Week 8, then 34-12 (+3.5) five weeks ago, both games were at home. TiCats lost three in row, nine of last 11 games; they've given up 35-37-34 points in last three games. Hamilton is 3-5 as a favorite this year. Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Winnipeg games, six of last nine Hamilton games went over the total.
Toronto (7-9) @ Saskatchewan (8-8)-- Streaky Roughriders lost last two games; their last win was three weeks ago in Toronto, beating Argos 36-10 (+1.5). Riders are 4-4 as home favorites (5-3 SU), with only two home wins by more than six points. Argos lost last three games (all at home) by average score of 36-18, but they've covered their last five road games. Toronto is 5-5 vs spread when it allows 30 or less points, 1-6 if it allows more. Four of last five Toronto games stayed under; over is 3-1-1 in Riders' last five. Riders scored more than 30 points once in their last seven games.
Edmonton (7-9) @ Montreal (10-6)-- Alouettes have quietly gone 8-3 in last 11 and are tied for second-best record in league; they beat Eskimos 38-25 (+1) on road back in Week 8, outgaining hosts 452-272 in game they led 28-8 at half. Montreal is 4-4 as a home favorite this year, winning home games by 11-1-12-5-11-21 points, losing to Argos/Bombers. Edmonton lost its last three away games by average score of 43-14 (0-3 vs spread); they're 3-4 as road underdogs. Last four Eskimo games went over the total. Game means lot more to Edmonton than it does the Alouettes.
CFL
Week 18
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Trend Report
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Friday, October 26
9:00 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. CALGARY
British Columbia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
British Columbia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Calgary is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing British Columbia
Calgary is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against British Columbia
Saturday, October 27
1:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. HAMILTON
Winnipeg is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 8 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Hamilton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
4:00 PM
TORONTO vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Toronto is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
Toronto is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Sunday, October 28
1:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games on the road
Edmonton is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games
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CFL
Week 18
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Canadian Bacon: Week 18 CFL betting preview
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With only two games remaining on the regular season schedule, the drive to the postseason continues for CFL teams in Week 18.
B.C. Lions at Calgary Stampeders (-3.5, 50.5)
The Lions have already clinched the West and Calgary has already clinched a playoff berth, so both teams may rest some starters for this game. For the Leos, that includes first-string QB Travis Lulay, who has a sore shoulder, and backup QB Mike Reilly is expected to start.
Calgary posted its second straight win and third in its last four outings last week with a 34-32 victory over Hamiltons. It was a game played in snowy conditions that was decided by a short botched field goal that slipped off the icy kicking tee. There is still snow on the ground in Calgary and temperatures will be below freezing tonight.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-4.5, 56.5)
Winnipeg still has a chance to qualify for the playoffs but must win the final two games of the regular season and have Edmonton drop its final two contests. The Bombers put up a season-high 44 points in last week’s convincing win in Toronto, rallying behind the return of QB Buck Pierce. But it was the Winnipeg ground game that stole the show, racking up four majors and 260 yards in the victory.
The Tiger-Cats have dropped three straight and four of their last five games, but like the Bombers, still have an outside shot at a playoff berth if they can win out and get some outside help. The bad news is Hamilton hasn’t beaten Winnipeg in more than two calendar years, a span of six games. The Blue Bombers are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings.
Toronto Argonauts at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-6, 50.5)
Saskatchewan can't catch British Columbia for first place in the West but the Roughriders are not fighting for their playoff lives like Toronto, which needs to win at least one of its final two outings to clinch a postseason berth. The Argonauts have dropped five of their last six contests, including three in a row after being drubbed by Winnipeg last week.
Saskatchewan fell 34-28 last week to Montreal to fall to 8-8 on the campaign. The Roughriders posted a 36-10 victory in Toronto earlier this season, which means the Riders have now won two straight and seven of the last nine encounters with the Boatmen. The teams have played under the total in their last five meetings.
Edmonton Eskimos at Montreal Alouettes (-4.5, 52.5)
The Montreal Alouettes have already locked up top spot in the Eastern Division after their 34-28 victory over Saskatchewan last week and will host the division finals game on Nov. 18. The Als may go into cruise control in the final two weeks but that doesn’t mean they will rest their veteran QB Anthony Calvillo. “I don’t want to have the players looking at me saying ‘Oh, he is taking a day off because he is 40 years old,’” Calvillo said Thursday.
The Eskimos hold a tie-breaker over Saskatchewan and have to win at least one of their last two games on the schedule in order to secure a cross-over spot in the playoffs. Edmonton also has a chance to sneak into the postseason if Hamilton and Winnipeg both split their final two games. Montreal won the only prior meeting this season back on Aug. 17 by a score of 38-25, as Calvillo threw for 327 yards and four TDs. The Als have taken five in a row from Edmonton, which failed to cover the spread in all five of those losses.
Friday, October 26
Game Score Status Pick Amount
BC Lions - 9:00 PM ET BC Lions +3.5 500
Calgary - Under 50.5 500
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Saturday, October 27
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Winnipeg - 1:00 PM ET Winnipeg +4.5 500
Hamilton - Over 55 500
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Sunday, October 28
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Edmonton - 1:00 PM ET Montreal -5 500
Montreal - Under 52.5 500
Game Score Status Pick Amount
BC Lions - 9:00 PM ET BC Lions +3.5 500
Calgary - Under 50.5 500
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Saturday, October 27
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Winnipeg - 1:00 PM ET Winnipeg +4.5 500
Hamilton - Over 55 500
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Sunday, October 28
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Edmonton - 1:00 PM ET Montreal -5 500
Montreal - Under 52.5 500
