This is a 5* play on the Stampeders.

The big story here will be the starting QB for both teams. Bo Levi Mitchell is back for Calgary, and he threw for 276 yards with a TD and an INT on 23-of-42 passing in a blowout win at Edmonton last week. The Ticats will start their third string QB David Watford, who threw for 78 yards on 6-of-10 passing after coming in to replace the injured Dane Evans last week. It's going to be tough to replace Evans, who threw for 644 yards with 5 TDs and just one INT appearing in four games. The Stampeders are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games as a road underdog, and they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight at Hamilton.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Bombers,

The Bombers won big at Saksatchewan in the Labour Day Classic, and they look good as a pickem in the rematch just five days later. Cody Fajardo took a beating in the loss, throwing for 211 yards and three INTs on 23-of-39 passing. The Blue Bombers are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 home games, and they are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite. They have covered in six of their last seven versus Saskatchewan.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over.

The Argos lost the Labour Day Classic at Hamilton by a score of 32-19, and we can expect another high score here in Toronto just four days later. Both defenses are a little banged up, and Argos pass rusher Charleston Hughes is questionable to play in the rematch. Dane Evans had his way with the Argos, throwing for 248 yards and two TDs on 21-of-29 passing in the win. These teams have gone over the total in seven of the last eight meetings, and the total for tonight's game is lower than it was in seven of those eight games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Calgary.

There's a new sheriff in town for the Stampeders, and rookie QB Jake Maier has thrown for 611 yards on 46-of-68 passing. He's showed the poise of a seasoned pro, and the Stamps are in good shape moving forward. The same can not be said for the Edmonton Elks, who have been sidelined for weeks due to a Covid outbreak. Edmonton is coming off a win at BC, but they are 0-8 ATS coming off a win. They are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog, and they have failed to cover in seven of their last 10 at Calgary.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Toronto.

The Argos are coming off a bye, and the Ticats are coming off their first win of the season. Something's gotta give here in Hamilton on Labour Day, and the bookmakers are saying this could be anybody's game. Nick Arbuckle stepped in at QB for the Argos in Week 3, and he threw for 310 yards and a TD on 23-of-32 passing. The Ticats also made a change at QB, and Dane Evans played well in Hamilton's first win. The Argos have lost six in a row versus Hamilton, but the pieces are in place for them to end that streak here on Labour Day. Toronto has covered in seven straight versus Eastern Conference teams.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on WPG.

The Riders have the best record in the CFL, but they face their toughest test yet when they host the defending champions Winnipeg. The Bombers are coming off an 18-16 win over Calgary, and they have the top ranked defense in the CFL. History tells us that we can expect this to be a close game, and Winnipeg looks like a solid bet getting points. Winnipeg has won four of the last six meetings, and they have covered the spread in five of those six games. Andrew Harris is back, and he ran for 81 yards and a TD on 17 carries in the win over Calgary. I'll take the points.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Montreal.

Both Montreal and Ottawa are 1-2, but the Als have a lot more to be positive about. They scored 30 points in a Week 2 win over Edmonton, before losing a close game at Calgary in Week 3 and then last week they lost to a desperate Hamilton team. They draw a favorable matchup here on Friday night, playing the RedBlacks. Ottawa ranks dead last in the CFL in scoring, and QB Matt Nichols has yet to throw a TD pass. He can lay the blame on a poor offensive line, and that could be a recipe for disaster here against an opportunistic Montreal defense.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Winnipeg.

The Bombers lost on the road at Calgary last week, but they draw a favorable matchup this Saturday with a home game against Calgary. The Stampeders lost Bo Levi Mitchell to injury, and last week they started rookie Jake Maier, who completed just 55 percent of his passes for 304 yards with 1 TD and 2 INTs. Despite Montreal out-gaining the Stamps 418-384 in total yards, Calgary hung on for the win. He's facing a far tougher team here on the road in Winnipeg this week, and it's bound to be tough sledding.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Hamilton.

The Ticats are 0-2, and this has forced them to make a change turning to Dane Evans at QB. They are coming off a bye week, giving them plenty of time to get their ducks in a row. Jeremiah Masoli had thrown four picks and just one TD in back to back losses to start the season, which resulted in him being benched in the loss to Saskatchewan in Week 2. Evans was the starter in 2019, throwing for over 3,700 yards with 21 TDs and 13 INTs. Hamilton finished first in the East and had the best record in the CFL (15-3) with Evans under center. He's more than capable of leading them to a win on the road at Montreal.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over.

After eight of the first nine games in the CFL this season went under the total, the bookmakers have made adjustments. The result is low numbers that are a product of recency bias. I believe thats' the case here in Toronto, as the Argos host the defending champs. A change at quarterback could spark the Argos offense, and keep in mind that Nick Arbuckle was expected to be the starter heading into this season. The Bombers are 2-0, and their offense is already firing on all cylinders. These teams have gone over in eight of the last nine meetings, and four straight in Toronto.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 9* play on MTL.

The ALs opened as a dog, but have since been bet all the way up to a five point favorite after it was announced that Bo Levi Mitchell would not play. I like Montreal to win outright here as they come in firing on all cylinders offensively. Vernon Adams Jr. threw for a pair of TDs on 13-of-21 passing for 211 yards. William Stanback ran for 112 yards on 18 carries in the ALs 30-13 win at Edmonton. It was Montreal's defense that was most impressive though, holding Edmonton to a pair of field goals in the first three quarters. Calgary is going to struggle here with a rookie QB this early in the season.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the B.C. Lions.

The Lions will be the favorite at home versus Edmonton on Thursday, and they come into this game with a 1-1 record. Since Mike Reilly came in to replace Nathan Rourke for the second half of their season opener, they have outscored the opposition 35-10. Reilly threw for 342 yards on 26-of-33 passing in the win at Calgary last week. The Lions defense picked off Bo Levi Mitchell four times. Trevor Harris actually comes in as the league leader in passing yards, but with three INTs and just one TD it's fair to say he's struggling. The Elks are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Saskatchewan.

The Riders dominated the first half of their home opener versus BC, and held on to win a close game. They host the Hamilton Tigercats in Week 2, and Hamilton is expected to be one of the best teams in the CFL this season. History doesn't bode well for the visitors though, as they are 1-4-2 ATS in their last seven games in August, and they are 3-17-1 ATS in their last 21 meetings in Saskatchewan. The Roughriders are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite. I'll take the home team as a slight favorite.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on WPG.

The Argos earned a hard fought win on the road at Calgary in their season opener, which now looks less impressive after the Stamps scored just single digits in a home loss to BC in Week 2. Winning on the road in back to back weeks seems like a tough ask, as they take on the defending champs in Winnipeg. The Bombers picked up right where they left off in 2019, beating Hamilton 19-6 in Week 1. They should be healthier in Week 2, and they have won their last two home games versus the Argos by a combined 53 point margin.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the BC Lions.

The Lions season opener was a story of two halves. The first half in Saskatchewan was a complete disaster, plagued by turnovers and a rookie QB that was like a deer in the headlights. Eventually Nathan Rourke was able to gain his composure, and threw for 194 yards and two TDs on 10-of-18 passing. The Lions held Saskatchewan to just one point in the second half, and ended up with a chance to win it in the final minute. Calgary is coming off a disappointing home loss to Toronto, and now they have to play BC on a short week. Teams playing on a short week are 2-8 straight up in the last 10 such situations, and Calgary is asked to cover a ton of points here tonight.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Calgary.

The Stampeders have been by far the best team in the CFL over the last decade, and they start the 2021 season with veteran QB Bo Levi Mitchell back under center. The two time league MVP has a career record of 77-18-2 as a starter. The Stamps open the season at home, where they are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 versus Toronto. The Argos were one of the league's worst teams in 2019, but they've completely overhauled their roster adding a ton of talent. They may be competitive in the East, but it will take some time for things to come together. I don't see Toronto figuring it out on the road in Calgary in Week 1.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Under.

It came as no surprise that we saw things get sloppy in the season opener in Winnipeg. After all it's been almost two years since these teams played a meaningful game. Injuries are also a concern, with most teams missing several key players after rushing to get the league back up and running. The last time BC played Saskatchewan they lost by a score of 27-19. The Lions have gone under in nine of their last 10 overall, and the under is 12-3-2 in their last 17 games in August. The under is 9-3-1 in the last 13 meetings in Saskatchewan.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Under.

It's been almost two years since we've seen a CFL game of any kind, and these teams will play their season opener after a brief training camp on short notice. It's really no surprise that injuries are a concern for both teams, but the Bombers might be even worse off on offense. They will be without their leading rusher Andrew Harris, who is a former MVP, Grey Cup MVP and league rushing leader.  The bookmakers might have got caught sleeping a bit here, offering a number over 50 for the season opener. That's especially true because these teams have gone under in 10 STRAIGHT HEAD TO HEAD meetings!

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on WPG@HAM to go Under the total.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Hamilton Tigercats play for the Grey Cup in Calgary tonight, and these two teams sure know how to play defense. The Bombers have held both their opponents to 14 points or fewer in the playoffs, while the Ticats have held their last two opponents to fewer than 20 points. Winnipeg has a big weapon in the backfield, with Andrew Harris who was the CFL's leading rusher this season. We can expect the Bombers to try to get Harris involved early. The under is 20-6 in the last 26 meetings, and they have gone under in each of the last nine head to head meetings.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on EDM@MTL to go Under the total. 

Trevor Harris ranks second in the CFL in passing, but he put up big numbers early in the season before struggling down the stretch. In his last four appearances he's thrown more INTs (4) than TDs (3). Edmonton scored just 13 points in a loss to Saskatchewan last week, and they Eskimos have averaged just 17 points per game in their last four games. They do have the CFL's #3 ranked scoring defense behind Hamilton and Saskatchewan. The under is 11-3-1 in the Eskimos last 15 road games, and the last time they played Montreal they lost by a score of 20-10.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Calgary Stampeders.

I bet on the Stamps last week, and here is what I said prior to their game at Montreal: "The Stamps are heading to Montreal hoping to avenge an overtime loss at home to the Als in August, and they have won four straight. It's no coincidence that their winning streak started with the return of starting quarterback Bo Levi-Mitchell, who didn't play in the last game. The Stamps have won six of eight versus Montreal when Mitchell starts, and they are are 18-7-3 ATS in their last 28 games following a bye week. I love this revenge spot for Calgary." While the led 17-10 at halftime, the Als came back and won 21-17. Now they are back home this week hosting the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Calgary is an incredible 58-12 in their last 70 home games.

Take CAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Calgary Stampeders.

The Stamps are heading to Montreal hoping to avenge an overtime loss at home to the Als in August, and they have won four straight. It's no coincidence that their winning streak started with the return of starting quarterback Bo Levi-Mitchell, who didn't play in the last game. The Stamps have won six of eight versus Montreal when Mitchell starts, and they are are 18-7-3 ATS in their last 28 games following a bye week. I love this revenge spot for Calgary.

Take CAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Winnipeg comes into Week 15 with the best record in the CFL (9-3) and they beat Saskatchewan 35-10 in their last game. They come off a bye week, facing a Montreal team playing on six day rest. The Als lost 27-25 at Saskatchewan last Sunday. While Montreal is the second best team in the Eastern Conference, they are just one game above .500, and they have a point differential of just +1. The Bombers get a big boost with the return of their best player this week. Andrew Harris missed the last two games due to a suspension, and he's going to be playing "angry" this week. This just looks like a bad spot for an inferior Montreal team.

Take WPG.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Toronto.

The Hamilton Tigercats will be a double digit favorite in the Labor Day Classic versus rivals Toronto. The Ticats have the best record in the CFL, but without starting quarterback Jeremaiah Masoli, I don't think they are 12 points better than anyone. Since backup Dane Evans has taken over, the Tabbies have beaten BC twice, but by a combined four points. They scored just 21 points in a win over Ottawa and lost 24-19 to the Riders.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Saskatchewan.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are on top of the Western Conference standings, and they are coming off a big upset win over Edmonton last week. Backup quarterback Chris Streveler was just 7-of-17 for 89 yards without any scores in the win, and those numbers aren't likely going to cut it on the road in Saskatchewan. Already without starting quarterback Matt Nichols, the Bombers will be without leading rusher Andrew Harris tonight, after he tested positive for a banned substance. The Riders defense has looked good during a five game winning streak, and they should be able to shut down this shorthanded Winnipeg offense.

Take SASK.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Calgary Stampeders.

Montreal will have Vernon Adams Jr. back for this road game at Calgary, but he's going up against one of the CFL's best defenses. Calgary leads the league in forced turnovers, with 24 so far this season. Bo Levi Mitchell is expected to see some action here against the Als, but he might be sharing the workload with Nick Arbuckle. The Als offense struggled in a home loss to Saskatchewan last week, gaining just 141 yards in a weather shortened game. It won't get any easier on the road against an even tougher opponent.

Take CAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on BC@WPG to go Over the total.

I bet on BC in their last game, a 35-34 loss (but easy cover) at Hamilton. Here is what I said prior to the game: "It's true that fixes on the offensive line take time, but the Lions have now had some time to make adjustments. They come out of their bye week as a double digit dog against Hamilton. The Ticats lost star quarterback Jeremaiah Masoli for the rest of the season, and backup Dane Evans has thrown for 395 yards, two TDs and two INTs on 61.7 percent passing in three games. Hamilton is just 2-2 over their last four games, and all of those games have been close. It seems reasonable to expect the Lions to give them a game here." While the Lions showed some improvement on offense scoring 34 points, their poor defense and special teams cost them in the end. They lost at home to Winnipeg by a score of 33-23 in Week 1, and I expect a similar score here in the rematch.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the BC Lions.

My CFL Game of the Year was an easy winner with Saskatchewan beating BC at home 45-18 two weeks ago. Prior to that game I said: "unless the Lions can keep their quarterback upright, they won't be able to compete with anybody. . Reilly has been absolutely crushed this season, as the Lions undersized line can't hold off opponent's pass rush. Reilly has been sacked more than any other QB in the league, and he's limped off the field in each and every game." It's true that fixes on the offensive line take time, but the Lions have now had some time to make adjustments. They come out of their bye week as a double digit dog against Hamilton. The Ticats lost star quarterback Jeremaiah Masoli for the rest of the season, and backup Dane Evans has thrown for 395 yards, two TDs and two INTs on 61.7 percent passing in three games. Hamilton is just 2-2 over their last four games, and all of those games have been close. It seems reasonable to expect the Lions to give them a game here.

Take BC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on CAL@WPG to go Under the total.

The best record in the CFL is up for grabs when the Stamps take on the Bombers in Winnipeg Thursday. The Stampeders will be a big underdog here, despite the fact that they come in as winners of five of their last six overall. Calgary has been getting it done with their defense, as the offense has been rather pedestrian with Nick Arbuckle at quarterback. Calgary has gone under in five straight overall and six straight on the road. These teams have only gone over the total once in the last five head to head meetings, and they have failed to go over the total in five straight in Winnipeg.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Edmonton Eskimos.

The Stamps have won four of their last five games, but they have not looked impressive offensively. Nick Arbuckle has thrown as many picks as he has TDs (2) in his last three starts. He's filling in for starting QB Bo-Levi Mitchell, who is out at least for another week. Trevor Harris comes in leading the CFL in passing, throwing for just shy of 2000 yards on better than 70 percent passing with 10 TDs and 2 picks. The Eskimos are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 versus teams with a winning record. Calgary has failed to cover in five of their last six games overall, and they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 versus teams from the West. I'll take the Eskies as a dog with a huge advantage at quarterback.

Take EDM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on HAM@SASK to go Under the total.

The Ticats own the best record in the CFL, and only Winnipeg has allowed fewer points this season than the Ticats. Hamilton is coming off a 23-15 win over the Bombers last week, but they lost their starting QB in that game. Jeremaiah Masoli was ranked second in the CFL in passing prior to the injury. His replacement Dane Evans stepped in and completed just over 50 percent of his passes, with no TDs and an INT in the win over Winnipeg. We can expect a conservative game plan from the Ticats here in Saskatchewan. Masoli isn't the only injured star on Hamilton's offense, Brandon Banks is also out for tonight's game. The Riders have failed to reach the total in five of their last six home games, and the under is 8-3 in the last 11 head to head meetings versus Hamilton.

Take Under.

GL, 

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Saskatchewan.

After losing 38-25 at Saskatchewan last week, the sharp money is going to be tempted to take the Lions as a home underdog in a revenge game a week later. The problem with the revenge angle is that unless the Lions can keep their quarterback upright, they won't be able to compete with anybody. They have just one win this season, and it came against the 0-5 Toronto Argos. They actually blew a lead in that game, and missed the potential game winning field goal (a chip shot), only to get lucky and score a single to end the game. Reilly has been absolutely crushed this season, as the Lions undersized line can't hold off opponent's pass rush. Reilly has been sacked more than any other QB in the league, and he's limped off the field in each and every game. It would be a miracle if he manages to stay healthy in this game, let alone the rest of the season.

Take SASK.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on EDM@MTL to go Under the total.

The Als have been the worst team in the CFL for almost a decade, but things are looking up in Montreal. They come into this home game versus Edmonton as winners of back to back games, and they are now 2-2 on the season. Their defense is playing well, giving up a total of 48 points in wins over Hamilton and Ottawa. The Eskimos are also playing well defensively, in fact only the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers have allowed fewer points this season. The under is 6-1-1 in the Eskimos last eight road games. The under is 6-2 in the Alouettes last eight games following a straight up win.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on OTT@WPG to go Under the total.

The Bombers are still undefeated, coming off a 48-21 blowout win over Toronto last week. It's important to understand that Toronto is by far the worst team in the CFL, and has conceded 188 points in five games. The Bombers have allowed the fewest points of any team in the league this season, and they face Ottawa's 2nd string quarterback here tonight. The under is 13-6 in the RedBlacks last 19 road games, and they have failed to reach the total in nine of their last 11 in the month of July. The under is 4-1 in the Bombers last five home games. I'll fade this inflated number.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

8*

This is a 5* play on the Saskatchewan Riders.

Calgary has dominated the CFL for the majority of the last decade, but after losing several key players on defense this off-season they appear to have lost a step. They were well on their way to an 0-2 start, but staged a miraculous comeback in a 36-32 home win over B.C. last week. The Lions opened up a 22-10 lead in the first half, but suffered a second half collapse. Calgary's defense was lit up in a home loss to Ottawa in Week 1, and now they play their first road game of the season against a Saskatchewan team that has averaged 30 points per game so far. Cody Fajardo has settled in at quarterback for the Riders, completing better than 73 percent of his passes for 856 yards, four TDs and no picks. That's even more impressive when you look at his rushing stats. I expect Calgary to struggle on the road with their backup QB here this week.

Take SASK.

GL,

Jesse Schule

5*

This is a 10* play on Winnipeg.

Both  the Blue Bombers and the Redblacks come into Friday's game with a perfect 2-0 record, but I haven't been as impressed by Ottawa. Both their wins came in games decided by four points or less, scoring late in a 32-28 win at Calgary in Week 1 and then just barely hanging on in a 44-41 win over Saskatchewan. They have given up plenty of points, and now they face a Winnipeg team with a bonafide #1 veteran starting QB and the best running back in the CFL. The history certainly favors Winnipeg, who have won four of the last five head to head meetings, and three straight at Ottawa. The Bombers have covered the spread in four straight visits to Canada's capital. The Bombers are also 21-8 ATS in their last 29 road games. I'll take the points.

Take WPG.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Montreal Alouettes.

In a 41-10 blowout loss in Hamilton last week, Montreal's defense actually played quite well. They picked off Jeremiah Masoli three times, and an impressive goal line stand kept the game close in the first half. Montreal doesn't get a lot of respect from bettors or bookmakers, and it's easy to understand why. They have lost 15 of their last 20 games, but they are are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. They have covered in four of their last five coming off a loss, and they are 5-1 ATS in their last six versus a winning team. Hamilton on the other hand has failed to cover in seven straight in the month of July.

Take MTL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on TOR@SASK to go Under the total.

The Riders opened the season with a 23-17 loss at Hamilton, and they held Jeremaiah Masoli to 169 yards and a TD on 17-of-28 passing. That's an impressive showing from their defense when you consider that Masoli was second in the CFL last year in passing yards, and has since lit up the Argos and the Als. Cody Fajardo certainly doesn't rank among the top quarterbacks in the CFL, but he's probably a better option than the argos have at their disposal. These two teams have failed to reach the total in three of the last four head to head meetings and tonight's total is higher than it was in any of those previous games.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Calgary.

The BC Lions looked like Grey Cup contenders when they signed CFL passing leader Mike Reilly this off-season. They head into Week 3 in serious danger of falling to 0-3 on the season. Reilly has struggled in losses to Edmonton and Winnipeg, throwing for more INTs (3) than TDs (2). The Lions defense has been lit up for a combined 72 points in the first two weeks. Calgary is coming off a bye week, and the Stamps will try to bounce back after losing their season opener to Ottawa. The Stampeders are 17-6-3 ATS in their last 26 games following a bye week. The defending Grey Cup champions should have little trouble here at home against a struggling BC team.

Take CAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on MTL@HAM to go Under the total.

If anyone was encouraged by the Als 32-25 loss in Week 1, perhaps they should examine the game a little closer. Montreal scored just eight points in the first three quarters, before a late rally that came up short. Keep in mind that this team scored the fewest points in the CFL last year, and they have failed to reach the total in nine of their last 12 road games. The under is 24-4 in their last 28 games in the first month of the season. Hamilton opened the season with a 23-17 win over Saskatchewan, and I think that's a more accurate example of what this team is than last week's 64-14 win over Toronto. The total here is far higher (at least seven points) than it was in the previous 10 head to head meetings.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The Bombers Week 1 win on the road at B.C. was impressive, and they have since had a bye week to prepare for their home opener against Edmonton. The Eskimos are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games in June. The Bombers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine home games. The Bombers defense was the second best in the league last season, as only Calgary allowed fewer points. They won six of their nine home games. The Eskimos play on the road for the first time this season, but they lost seven of nine on the road last year.

Take WPG.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Hamilton Tiger Cats.

The Argos don't have a lot of talent at QB since Ricky Ray retired, handing the reigns to James Franklin, and backup McLeod Bethel-Thompson. They make their season debut at home against a Hamilton team that looked pretty sharp in a Week 1 win over Saskatchewan. Jeremiah Masoli didn't have great numbers in last week's game, but the 30 year old finished second in the CFL in passing last season. He's going up against an Argos defense that ranked dead last in the CFL in 2018. I expect Hamilton to jump all over the Argos in the first half tonight.

Take HAM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the B.C. Lions.

The Lions lost at home in Week 1 to Winnipeg, and QB Mike Reilly didn't look sharp. He threw for 324 yards with a TD and two INTs. Reilly led the CFL in passing in each of the last three seasons, and he should be primed for a better performance here against his former club. Edmonton isn't the defensive powerhouse that Winnipeg is. The Eskimos were lit up by Vernon Adams Jr. in the 4th quarter last week. Tevor Harris had a monster of a game against the Als, but keep in mind that Montreal is by far the worst team in the CFL. I wasn't impressed with Edmonton's win over the Als, and I expect BC to give them a run for their money here in Week 2.

Take BC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on OTT@CAL to go Under the total.

The Calgary Stampeders were the best team in the CFL last year, and they have been by far the best team north of the border over the past decade. They open the season at home against Ottawa, who they beat 27-16 in last year's Grey Cup. The Stampeders won all three meetings versus Ottawa last season, and all three of those games went under the total. The Redblacks will come into this game without their starting quarterback, leading rusher and leading receiver from a year ago. The under is 21-5 in Calgary's last 26 games in the month of June, and they have failed to reach the total in eight of their last 11 home games.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* GOY play on BC@HAM to go Under the total.

The B.C. Lions are coming off a 26-9 home loss to Calgary, but they come into Hamilton as winners of three of their last four road games. The one loss during that span came at Hamilton however. While I like B.C. here as the underdog against a Hamilton team that has been hit hard by injuries, I think the better bet is on the total. Nine of the last 10 meetings between these teams saw a total lower than the number listed for this game. It's mid November in Hamilton, and freezing temperatures are in the forecast for Sunday. The under is 9-2-2 in BC's last 13 overall, and 11 of BC's last 16 at Hamilton failed to reach the total.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Eskimos.

Edmonton isn't going to play in this season's playoffs, which is quite a surprise given that Mike Reilly finished first in the CFL in passing once again. Reilly and the Eskimos can avoid finishing with a losing record if they can win at home against Winnipeg today. The Bombers should be resting players having already qualified for the playoffs. Winnipeg will either face Saskatchewan or Calgary, but the result of this game doesn't have any bearing on where they play. The Stampeders can clinch first place with a win at BC, which would have them hosting Winnipeg in the West Semi Final. Otherwise they play at Saskatchewan. The key for the Bombers here should be to escape with a healthy roster. The Eskimos have been solid at home, winning six of eight. They should show up with a spirited performance in their season finale.

Take EDM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Toronto Argos.

Ottawa comes into it's season finale expected to rest starting QB Trevor Harris, and they have nothing to play for here as they have already clinched a playoff spot. The Argos are one of the league's worst teams, and may be motivated to close out their season on a positive note versus their rivals Ottawa. Toronto has history on it's side, winning three of the last four meetings outright. I sure wouldn't be surprised to see the underdog record an upset in a meaningless game in Ottawa tonight.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on TOR@BC to go Under the total. The BC Lions are sitting in last place in the West, just a game back of the Edmonton Eskimos. They can move into a tie with Edmonton by beating Toronto at home tonight. The Argos offense ranks second worst in the CFL, scoring just over 21 points per game this season. They scored just 16 points in a loss at Calgary last week. Making matters even worse for Toronto, they lost RB James Wilder Jr in that game. BC has been very solid on defense, ranking 3rd in the CFL in points against. Their offense has been less impressive, especially with Jonathan Jennings at quarterback. The Lions have gone under in seven of their last eight overall, and they have a history of playing low scoring games against Toronto. The under is 21-8 in the last 29 meetings. Take Under. GL, 

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on HAM@BC to go Under the total.

The B.C. Lions have won back to back games, and they have failed to reach the total in six straight overall. Their success has come due to solid defensive play, and they will need their defense to be great at home tonight. Veteran quarterback Travis Lulay replaced Jonathan Jennings earlier this season, but Lulay is sidelined with a head injury. Jennings doesn't have the accuracy in the passing game that Lulay brings, but he adds a duel threat with his ability to run. He's thrown as many picks (4) as he had TDs in his five games played. Hamilton is also dealing with injuries, including their most explosive player on offense Brandon Banks. We should see a defensive battle in Vancouver on Saturday night.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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Jesse Schule

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Jesse Schule

This is a 6* play on the BC Lions.

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on CAL@SASK to go Over the total.  The Calgary Stampeders come into Saskatchewan with a perfect 5-0 record and a defense that has allowed less than 10 points per game. They have had a pretty soft schedule though, as all five of their wins have come against teams from the weaker East Division. Saskatchewan has won back to back games, scoring a combined 49 points in a home and home series versus Hamilton. Brandon Bridge struggled in his first two starts, but he's completed 28-of-35 attempts in his last two games. All five of Calgary's games this season have gone under the total, and they have failed to reach the total in five straight against the Riders. Those trends haven't gone unnoticed by bookmakers, as the total for this game is significantly lower than it has been in any of the previous nine head to head meetings, and lower than in any game the Stampeders have played this season. This looks like a possible over-correction, giving us a value bet on the over.  Take Over.  GL,  

Jesse Schule

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Under 55.

The Calgary Stampeders are almost in a league of their own in the CFL. They have owned the league's best record for several consecutive seasons, and nothing has changed here in 2018. They rank first in scoring defense, as they did last season by a country mile. The Redblacks are ranked second in the CFL in scoring defense, and they played the Stampeders pretty tight in Calgary a couple weeks ago. Bo Levi Mitchell only completed 54 percent of his passes for 251 yards with two TDs and  an INT in a 24-14 home win. Trevor Harris had a much tougher night, throwing for just 135 yards and a pick on 13-of-29 passing. The under is 14-5-1 in RedBlacks last 20 games overall. and Calgary has failed to reach the total in six of it's last seven road games.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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Jesse Schule

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Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on UNDER in the Grey Cup.

The Calgary Stampeders were by far the best defensive team in the CFL this season, and I like their chances of completely shutting down Ricky Ray here in the Grey Cup. The Stamps won both games during the regular season, and they knocked Ricky Ray out of a 41-24 win at Toronto. Calgary won by a score of 23-7 at home just a few weeks later. With freezing temperatures and wind and snow in the forecast, we should expect a low scoring game here in Ottawa. The Stamps have gone under in three of their last four overall, and these two teams have failed to reach the total in four of the last six head to head meetings. Calgary has gone under in four of it's last five road games, and six of it's last seven versus a team with a winning record. These two teams ranked 1st and 2nd in quarterback sacks this season.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Eskimos.

The Calgary Stampeders have looked like a team that is going through the motions the past few weeks. They were blown out in a 30-7 home loss to Saskatchewan last week. They just barely hung on to beat the CFL's worst team in a 28-25 win at Hamilton two weeks ago. Calgary has nothing to play for, and the Stamps will finish the season with the CFL's best record. When asked if he would rest players here in Edmonton in Week 19, Calgary's coach Dave Dickenson dodged the question. That leads me to believe that the starters will play, but perhaps give way to the backups at some point during the game. This is one of the biggest rivalries in Canadian Football, and Edmonton needs to win here at home to avoid a sweep in the season series. The Eskies come in playing their best football, and they've received a big boost with the addition of RB CJ Gable. Their quarterback leads the league in passing yards, and he's coming off a huge game at BC last week. Mike Reilly threw for 397 yards and two TDs on 31-of-41 passing.

Take EDM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Eskimos.

The Eskies will be a 7-point home favorite against Toronto, which makes a lot of sense since Edmonton plays in the tougher Western Conference and has one more win despite playing one less game. Perhaps the bookmakers haven't taken into consideration the fact that with Calgary's win over Hamilton, the Argos have already clinched a home playoff game. Edmonton on the other hand needs a win, and a loss by the Lions to clinch a spot in the playoffs. The Eskimos are 4-3 at home, and Toronto has lost five of seven on the road. The Argos are a woeful 2-11 ATS in their last 13 road games. They have played three games at Edmonton since 2013, losing all three by double digits. #HistoryRepeatsItself.

Take EDM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on SASK@TOR to go UNDER the total.

The weather in Canada in October is a lot different than it is early in the CFL season. As B.C. Lions head coach Wally Buono says: "when the leaves change color, it's time to run the ball more". The Riders will have a new weapon in their backfield, as legendary NFL bust Trent Richardson is set to make his debut in Toronto. The Argos are strong defensively, allowing the fewest points among Eastern Conference teams. Saskatchewan boasts the CFL's 2nd ranked defense. The last time these two teams played, it was Saskatchewan winning a 38-25 shootout at home in July. Both the previous two meetings saw fewer than 50 combined points, and one of those was a 29-11 Riders win at Toronto last October. The Argos have gone over the total just once in their last eight games in the month of October.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on SASK@OTT to go UNDER the total.

The Ottawa Redblacks are in a tough spot here at home against Saskatchewan. Starting quarterback Trevor Harris has been sidelined by injury, and third stringer Ryan Lindley is expected to get the start here this week. He was brutal in a loss at Winnipeg last week, throwing for just 151 yards and an INT on 16-of-36 passing. Making matters even worse, Ottawa has lost another key player on the offensive line. Saskatchewan couldn't get anything going offensively last week either, losing 15-9 at Calgary. The Stampeders boast the top ranked defense in the CFL, but Saskatchewan ranks second. The Redblacks have failed to reach the total in 11 of their last 12 overall, and I expect points will be hard to come by in Canada's capital tonight.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The Bombers have moved up in the standings, and they now own the league's second best record behind Calgary. They've won four of their last five overall, and they are 4-1 at home this season. They host the first place team in the East this Friday, but Ottawa comes in with a losing record overall (5-7-1). Three of their five wins have come against the Montreal Alouettes, who at 3-9 are the second worst team in the CFL. The Redblacks are coming into Winnipeg without their starting quarterback Trevor Harris, who is second in the CFL in passing yards. They are expecting to start backup Drew Tate, who is also nursing an upper body injury. Without Harris, it's going to be near impossible to avoid a blowout here in Winnipeg. \

Take WPG.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The Bombers lead the CFL in scoring, and they come into this Sunday's game at Saskatchewan riding a five game winning streak. They have won six of their last seven overall, and their only loss during that span came by a score of 45-42 at the B.C. Lions. They won a thriller at Saskatchewan earlier this season, by a score of 43-40. After losing four of their first six games, the Riders have won back to back games in blowout fashion. They might have caught the Lions and the Eskimos at a good time though. Edmonton has been dealing with a staggering amount of injuries, while B.C. couldn't get anything going offensively with Jonathon Jennings at quarterback. Winnipeg has won three of their last four visits to Regina, and I like the visitors getting points here on Sunday.

Take WPG.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Toronto Argonauts.

The Argos blew the doors off in a 38-6 win over Montreal last week. Ricky Ray threw for 377 yards and four TDs, completing over 80 percent of his passes. The Stampeders are also coming off a win last week, but their offense was far from impressive in a 21-17 win at BC. The Lions defense held Bo Levi-Mitchell to just 237 yards and an INT on 15-of-31 passing. Mitchell appeared to be bothered by a lingering shoulder injury, and star running back Jerome Messam left late in the game with an injury. The Stamps are asked to cover a double-digit spread here at home against the Argos, and I think that's going to be a tough task. This is also a revenge spot for Toronto, as the Stamps won in Toronto two weeks ago. Calgary knocked Ricky Ray out of that game, but he looks as good as ever heading into this rematch.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on BC@OTT to go UNDER the total.

The B.C. Lions have struggled on offense since the return of quarterback Jonathon Jennings. After losing by a score of 41-8 at Saskatchewan, they only scored 17 points in a home loss to Calgary last week. The Lions defense played great in a losing effort in the game against Calgary, holding Bo Levi-Mitchell to just 237 yards and an INT on 15-of-31 passing. The Redblacks defense looked great in last week's win at Hamilton, holding the Tigercats to just 222 total yards of offense. Their last home game was a defensive battle, losing 27-20 to the Edmonton Eskimos. I expect a similar result here in Canada's capital this week. The total of 55 looks a little high, considering that these two teams have scored less than 55 total points in five of the last six meetings, and all three meetings in Ottawa since 2013.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on the Toronto Argos. 

Toronto is sitting in first place in the East, and they play at second place Montreal tonight. The Argos lost starting quarterback Ricky Ray in last week's loss to Calgary, and they will start second stringer Jeff Mathews this week. The 25 year old Mathews has starting experience, and I think the bookmakers have overreacted by making the ALs such a big favorite here. Montreal has scored just 141 points in six games, and only the winless Hamilton Tigercats have scored fewer. The ALs two wins this season have come by a total of eight points, yet they are asked to win this game by double digits. The Argos are solid defensively, and last week against Calgary they managed six sacks on Bo Levi Mitchell. The Argos have covered the spread in five of their last seven trips to Montreal, while the ALs are just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games. 

Take TOR. 

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Ottawa Redblacks. 

This is a 10* play on SASK@BC to go OVER the total. 

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