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This is a play on the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS for our CFL Game of the Year. Montreal went into their semifinal game against Toronto with a 12-7 record and the record was pretty straight forward as it depended upon who they were playing. Toronto, Winnipeg and B.C. were the only other teams that finished with a winning record and Montreal went 0-7 in those games but it went 12-0 against every other team. The Alouettes broke that streak by defeating Toronto last week to make the Grey Cup but it was a very misleading final. They were outgained 385-244 but benefitted from five Argonauts turnovers including two interceptions returned for touchdowns, one of them for 101 yards that opened the scoring, and also returned a kickoff for a touchdown that broke the game open in the fourth quarter. Winnipeg defeated B.C. to make its fourth straight Grey Cup and while it benefitted from a 4-0 turnover advantage, it still dominated by holding the Lions to just 189 total yards. Winnipeg led the CFL with 431.4 ypg and 33.0 ppg and was led by the most balanced unit in the league. The Blue Bombers have the best quarterback/running back combo in the league with Zach Collaros and Brady Oliveira so they can come at with you both ways. It will face a tough Montreal passing defense but the balance will keep that defense off balance. As for their own defense, the Blue Bombers can dominate again and they have given quarterback Cody Fajardo fits as they have held him to three touchdowns and 12 interceptions the last 12 meetings. Somewhat of a big number but right around the same as both meetings this season that Winnipeg both by a combined 64-20. 10* (441) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

This is a play on the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. The four best teams in the CFL are vying for a shot to go to the Grey Cup and the two best teams in the West Division square off in Winnipeg. B.C. came away with a 41-30 win over Calgary last week to advance and while it was a solid performance on offense, the defense did not look good again which has been the case for a while now. The Lions have allowed 30 or more points in six of their last 10 games with an average of 31.6 ppg given up over that stretch and have gone just 6-4 in those games. This is not good news against the best offense in the league. Winnipeg led the CFL with 431.4 ypg and 33.0 ppg and was led by the most balanced unit in the league. The Blue Bombers have the best quarterback/running back combo in the league with Zach Collaros and Brady Oliveira so they can come at with you both ways. Those offensive numbers are even better at home for the Blue Bombers which went 8-1 here and going back to last season, they are 17-2 at home and the scoring margin has been 17.2 ppg this season. One of the losses came against B.C. but the Blue Bombers avenged that loss and are catching a good line to get back to the Grey Cup. 10* (274) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

This is a play on the MONTREAL ALOUETTES for our CFL 1st Round Game of the Year. Montreal and Hamilton meet for the second straight week although the game last week was meaningless that was still won by Montreal to make it a three-game season sweep. The Alouettes finished a solid 11-7 to earn a first round home game and this came after a 2-3 start and it had to withstand a four-game midseason losing streak. The record was pretty straight forward as it depended upon who they were playing. Toronto, Winnipeg and B.C. were the only other teams that finished with a winning record and Montreal went 0-7 in those games but it went 11-0 against every other team, winning those games by an average of 14.5 ppg so it should have no issue continuing that trend here. Cody Fajardo did not have the most efficient season but two of his three highest passing games came against Hamilton where he threw for 318 and 292 yards while completing 76 percent of his passes. This comes as no surprise as the Ti-Cats finished with the fourth worst passing defense in the league. On the other side Bo Levi Mitchell is a veteran signal caller ho has been here before but he has been dealing with a second half injury and played in only six games this season. He faces the second best defense both overall and against the pass and the Alouettes allowed the lowest opposing QBR in the CFL at 81.1. Montreal has 15 takeaways over its last five games where it was +11 in turnover margin. 10* (438) Montreal Alouettes

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Game of the Month. The playoff picture is nearly complete in the CFL with five of six spots claimed and this game has big implications in deciding that sixth spot. Calgary is in jeopardy of missing the postseason for the first time since 2004 but despite a 5-11 record, the Stampeders remain alive. They are coming off a win last week against Saskatchewan in a game they had to win which snapped a three-game losing streak and they are in another must win spot. Calgary still needs help if its wins as it needs the Roughriders to lose Saturday against Toronto which would make next week another must win for the Stampeders but first things first, they need to get it done here. The good news is that they are getting a huge number here so even an outright loss can cash our ticket. Of their 11 losses, seven have been by fewer points than what they are getting here. B.C. is playing for something as well as it needs to win and hope Winnipeg losses out to claim the top spot in the West Division and the latter seems unlikely at this point with the Blue Bombers hosting Edmonton on Saturday. The Lions are 5-1 in their last six games but only one of those wins was by more than eight points and the defense has struggled going further back. They have allowed 30.4 ppg over their last 11 games and while the Calgary offense has been spotty, they can find success here and keep it competitive. 10* (681) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the EDMONTON ELKS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. Montreal would have been the more motivated team here had Hamilton won last night but with the Ti-Cats loss, the Alouettes clinched the No. 2 spot in East Division and have earned a first round home game. With nothing to play for, it will not be surprising to see Montreal rest starters after a few series in this game to remain healthy. The Alouettes have dominated the bottom of the league teams this season but this is the first time where winning does not matter and making matters even more tough is the fact they are playing on just four days of rest following their Monday win against Ottawa and have to travel west. Edmonton opened the season 0-9 before it finally got into the win column and has gone 4-3 over its last seven games which is a solid turnaround for a team that has found victories few and far between over the last couple years. A major factor in this turnaround is a better offense that averaged 14.9 ppg during the opening losing streak but has averaged 26.7 ppg over the last seven games. The insertion of quarterback Tre Ford has been the difference and while he has not put up a tom of passing yards, the duel ability he brings has kept defenses off balance. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 after three or more consecutive straight up wins, with a winning record in the second half of the season. This situation is 54-25 ATS (68.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (676) Edmonton Elks

This is a play on the HAMILTON TI-CATS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. Playoff implications are on the line for both sides and we are getting a great home number here. B.C. had its four-game winning streak snapped with a loss to Winnipeg last week which put it one game behind the Blue Bombers. The Lions can still win the division but has to win out here and against Calgary next week while Winnipeg has to lose its final two games against Edmonton and Calgary which seems unlikely. The offense remains solid but the defense has been an issue and this is not a good matchup for that. The Lions have allowed 30.4 ppg over their last 10 games and catch a healthy Hamiton offense. The Ti-cats started their turnaround with their Week 12 win over the Lions and have now won five of their last seven games with the only two losses coming against 13-2 Toronto. They can host a playoff game should they win here and then in the season finale in Week 21 against Montreal. The T-Cats beat Saskatchewan last week as they welcomed back quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell who played sparingly but is being eased back and along with Matthew Shiltz, who is also back after stint on the IL, the position is as best as it has been in a long time. Here, we play against teams with an offense averaging 7.5 or more yppl, after gaining 8.0 or more yppl in three consecutive games. This situation is 25-5 ATS (83.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (672) Hamilton Ti-Cats

This is a play on the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. Toronto is 12-1 and has clinched the East Division following a win over Hamilton last week despite some starters resting. The Argonauts will rest starters on a rotating basis for the rest of the regular season and this week that includes quarterback Chad Kelly who leads the best offense in the CFL. In the lone loss this season for Toronto, he left the game early with an injury and was replaced Cameron Dukes who did not play well and will get the start tonight. The defense is expected to be down as well with their secondary taking the brunt with injuries coming in and this could lead to a big night for the Winnipeg offense. The Blue Bombers are coming off a loss at Hamilton in their last game but have the luxury of coming off a bye week with a lot on the line. They are tied with B.C. at 10-4 for the best record in the West Division with a meeting against the Lions next week so staying tied is imperative with two games remaining after that. Winnipeg is 6-1 at home and the home/road splits are big on both sides especially with the defense that is allowing just 17.6 ppg and 261.9 ypg. This is also a revenge game for the Blue Bombers after losing to Toronto by a point in the Grey Cup last season. 10* (672) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

This is a play on the HAMILTON TI-CATS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. The Ti-Cats have turned their season around and not only looking for a playoff spot, but one taking place at home. Hamilton has won three of its last four games to move to 6-7 and it has eased quarterback Taylor Powell into a spot where he has found success. He got off to a rough start but has come into his own as the Ti-Cats have let him open up the offense. Over his last five starts, he is 109-149 (73.2 percent) for 1,298 yards with eight touchdowns and just two interceptions and he is clearly becoming more comfortable. Toronto remains the top team in the CFL and is coming off a crazy win over Montreal that included everything down the stretch. The last two minutes saw a key interception that led to the game winning field goal as well as a blocked field goal to secure the 11th win of the season with just the one clunker loss in Calgary. Motivation is the tough part now as the Argonauts could have a tough time staying focused with no meaningful games coming up. This is a rivalry game and Toronto has dominated with three wins this season by 18, 16 and 13 points so we have Hamilton in revenge mode and with a new outlook. 10* (687) Hamilton Ti-Cats

This is a play on the B.C. LIONS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. Once the doormat of the CFL after a 0-9 start to the season, Edmonton has made strides of late to come out of the basement after winning four of its last five games. The offense has picked it up over this stretch and the Elks have scored 30 or more points in three of their last four games but those were all against losing teams as have the four wins during this recent run. One teams they have not been able to solve is B.C. as they have dropped both meetings this season while not scoring a point, getting shutout by a combined score of 49-0. B.C. went through a bit of a rough stretch where it lost three of four games but has since won its last two games to get to 9-4 on the season, which is just a half-game behind Winnipeg in the West Division. The Lions have some momentum on their side as they were up against the ropes last week, trailing Ottawa 37-18 entering the fourth quarter but scored 23 unanswered points in a 41-37 win. B.C. failed to cover for the third time in four games and are catching value here and the goal is to get to Week 18 with a shot to overtake Winnipeg in their final meeting of the season. 10* (683) B.C. Lions

This is a play on the HAMILTON TI-CATS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. We won with Winnipeg last week in its revenge game against Saskatchewan in a 51-6 blowout victory and now the Blue Bombers are in a letdown spot in a long travel week. This is clearly one of the top teams in the CFL and the lines have reflected that and they again come in as a big road favorite with the public all of them again. Winnipeg is one of the top teams because of its offense but the defense has been a letdown, namely on the road. In seven home games, the Blue Bombers have allowed just 261.9 ypg but in six road games they have allowed 372.2 ypg and have allowed at least 28 points to three teams that have started rookie quarterbacks. They face another one today in Hamilton quarterback Taylor Powell who got off to a rough start but has come into his own as the Ti-Cats have let him open up the offense. Over his last four starts, he is 89-123 (72.4 percent) for 1,062 yards with seven touchdowns and just one interception and his yards per game has gone up in each game. The Ti-Cats are 5-7 and fighting for a playoff spot and while they have struggled at home this season, they are now better equipped to improve and with the offensive line back to full strength, they should keep that going. Here, we play on home underdogs or pickems with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 in the second half of the season. This situation is 35-10 ATS (77.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (676) Hamilton Ti-Cats

This is a play on the MONTREAL ALOUETTES for our CFL Friday Enforcer. This is the second game of a home-and-home between Toronto and Montreal with the Argonauts coming off a 39-10 win last week. Since losing to Calgary last month, Toronto has won four straight games to improve to a league-best 10-1 with the offense scoring at least 39 points in all of those victories. It was gifted last week with four Montreal turnovers while the Alouettes also committed nine penalties so their 316 yards of offense was for naught. Cody Fajardo had his best game of the season as he went 21-24 for 236 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions. Following a four-game winning streak, Montreal have dropped its last three games to fall to 6-6 with the defense needing a big effort here. Chad Kelly had an efficient game but did not find the endzone and while the points have come, he has not been great. He has completed 68 percent of his passes in his last three games but has tossed four interceptions to go along with five touchdowns. Three of the four wins have come at home where they are a perfect 6-0 with the lone road victory coming at Hamilton. We are seeing only a three-point line swing from Saturday which is giving us solid value with the Alouettes. 10* (672) Montreal Alouettes

This is a play on the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. We won with Saskatchewan in this matchup last week as it kicked a field goal to force overtime and then eventually claimed the victory on a missed two-point conversion attempt for Winnipeg. It was a great situation for the Roughriders and for quarterback Jake Dolegala who has taken over the starting job. He threw for 239 yards and three touchdowns against B.C. in Week 11 before passing for 326 yards but did not find the end zone against Winnipeg. The reason for the good situation was that Saskatchewan was coming off a bye before facing Winnipeg and now it hits the road for the first time in a month. The loss for the Blue Bombers snapped a five-game winning streak and they remain one game ahead of B.C. in the West Division. Winnipeg has revenge on the mind at home where it is 5-1 and outscoring opponents by 13.3 ppg. Turnovers could be key here as the Roughriders averaged 2.8 turnovers per game through their first eight games but have not turned it over in the last two games during their winning streak and now they again face the most opportunistic defense in the CFL with 30 takeaways. 10* (686) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

This is a play on the OTTAWA REDBLACKS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. The two worst teams in the East Division square off to open Week 14 and we are presented with a great scheduling spot. Ottawa has lost five straight games and is coming off a needed bye week but three of those were on the road and the two home losses were by a combined five points. That includes a four-point loss against Hamilton but that was when Bo Levi Mitchell was still at quarterback for the Ti-Cats and he is done for the season. Quarterback Dustin Crum has been inconsistent this season and is coming off an uneven performance against Edmonton prior to the bye. However, he has strung together some great games and three stick out where he picked up wins against Calgary and Winnipeg and another in a loss against Toronto. Hamilton has lost three of its last four games since Taylor Powell has come in at quarterback and he has not been horrible but just inconsistent as well and now he has just three days to prepare for this one after playing on Monday. 11 times this season, a team has played with less than five days of rest and those teams have gone 2-9 straight up and against the number. This is the perfect spot for Ottawa to get back into the win column. 10* (682) Ottawa RedBlacks

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Monday Enforcer. Don't look now but Edmonton is on a winning streak as it has won two straight games after opening the season with nine consecutive losses. The Elks were able to break their 22-game home losing streak last week with their 10-point win over Ottawa and that is cause for a letdown spot but the sudden resurgence has brought this line down. The offense has taken a step up since quarterback Tre Ford has taken over the starting spot as they have averaged nearly 27 ppg over their last three games and despite a poor showing last week against Toronto, the Calgary passing defense has been looking good. The Stampeders have dropped three straight games to fall to 3-8 and each game going forward is huge especially with Saskatchewan winning last night. Calgary played well last week on the road in Toronto, a team it had previously beaten and that was the third straight road loss as well. The Stampeders are back home where they are 1-4 but the last three losses were by a combined six points with the other coming against B.C. that opened the season. Quarterback Jake Maier has been inconsistent but is coming off a massive performance, throwing for 387 yards and four touchdowns and now faces one of the worst defense in the league. 10* (678) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Sunday Enforcer. Winnipeg remains the best team in the CFL as it is 9-2 and slightly ahead of Toronto in the power rankings. The Blue Bombers have won five straight games following a 2-2 stretch and now in a rivalry game it has dominated over recent seasons again has them significant favorites. Winnipeg has won eight straight meetings, the last three being blowouts including a 45-27 win here in Week Two and the line is reflecting that adding to the recent run it has been on. It is not a good scheduling spot especially with the fact the Blue Bombers have failed to cover their last three road games. Saskatchewan is coming off an upset win over B.C. last time out which snapped a 1-4 slide and the Roughriders are back at .500 and in good position to make the playoffs. They are coming off a bye week after playing for seven straight weeks so not only does the rest help but the offense should benefit even more. Quarterback Jake Dolegala will be making his second straight start as he takes over for Mason Fine. He came in relief in Week 10 and did not look good but he was thrown into the fire. After a week of practice with the first team, he was on point going 18-29 for 239 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions and now he has had even more time to work with the offense. 10* (674) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the MONTREAL ALOUETTES for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. Winnipeg still sits atop the CFL in rankings but by the slimmest of margins at this point and while still the class of the league, the Blue Bombers are getting a little too much respect here. A week ago, Winnipeg rallied from 22 down on the road without their quarterback to win and last week against Calgary, the game of inches ended in its favor. This line opened at -7 and has moved in the Bombers direction mostly because quarterback Zach Collaros is returning after his brief injury but the same thing is taking place on the other side and seems to be ignored. The Alouettes won their fourth straight game in thrilling fashion, rallying down two scores late in the fourth quarter to defeat Ottawa behind backup quarterback Caleb Evans but starter Cody Fajardo is back tonight. He is fourth in the league in average yards per pass attempt and quarterback efficiency rating and it helps being behind the top rated offensive line in the league. The defense is the key factor though as the Alouettes defense is flying under the radar as they are ranked No. 1 total defense, yards per play and opposing quarterback rating while sitting No. 2 in rushing defense, passing defense and scoring defense. Expect a much closer game than what this line is telling us. 10* (681) Montreal Alouettes

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Sunday Enforcer. Saskatchewan is coming off a bad loss at Montreal and it has lost four of five and trending the wrong way but we are catching an overreaction line tonight. The quarterback situation has been tough for Saskatchewan as starter Trevor Harris is out and now his backup Mason Fine had to leave last week with a hamstring injury forcing Jake Dolegala to come in and he did not look very good. Dolegala will get the start Sunday and the line has risen because of it but this is a different scenario as he is not being thrown into a game with no preparation as he has practiced all week and a gameplan has been put in place. The Saskatchewan offense will benefit from the return of receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker, who will be making his 2023 debut. B.C. has established itself as one of the top teams in the CFL and it is coming off a big bounce back win against Calgary last week and while the Lions are the better team, they are getting a little too much credit laying this number on the road against a rival. The Roughriders are 2-1 in their last three home games, the only loss coming by two points against Calgary. Here, we play on home underdogs or pickems in the second half of the season with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 after one or more consecutive losses against the spread. This situation is 26-4 ATS (86.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (678) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. Winnipeg is riding a three-game winning streak and remains tied with B.C. for first place in the West Division at 7-2. The Blue Bombers are coming off a big rally to defeat the Elks last week, scoring 21 unanswered points to end the game. It did come with a price though. Quarterback Zach Collaros was injured last week and Dru Brown will get the start for Winnipeg. Coming in relief last week, he passed for 307 yards and four touchdowns. He was 10-of-15 on 10+ yard attempts, including 5-for-6 on 20+ yard attempts with two touchdowns but this was against Edmonton which allows the highest quarterback passer rating in the league. Calgary got smothered by B.C. last week 37-9 which came after a solid win over then undefeated Toronto and the Stampeders have found themselves in a situation it is not too familiar with as it is 3-6 and looking at missing the playoff for the first time since 2004. The Stampeders are back home where they are 1-3 but the last two losses were by a combined five points with the other coming against B.C. The offense is the strength as they are No. 3 in total offense with 339.3 ypg and Jake Maier will be looking for more production down field. Here, we play against teams with an offense averaging 7.5 or more yppl, after gaining 8.0 or more yppl in three consecutive games. This situation is 23-4 ATS (85.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (674) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the EDMONTON ELKS for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. Edmonton remains the only winless team in the league and last week almost provided the biggest upset this season as the Elks had Winnipeg on the ropes with a 12-point lead late in the third quarter but allowed the final 21 points and another defeat. Four losses have come against B.C. and Winnipeg and in the other five defeats, two were against Saskatchewan where they were outgained by a total of just 40 yards, two against Ottawa and Toronto where they were not totally dominated and the last against Hamilton where they actually outgained the Ti-Cats by 103 yards. One positive last week was the quarterback play of Tre Ford who made his first career start and was pretty solid if unspectacular but that one game is a good building block and he now faces the worst defense in the league not named Edmonton. Hamilton is coming off a bye week following a loss against Montreal. That was the second start for rookie Taylor Powell who looked lost at times and was just 20-31 for 202 yards and two interceptions. This line opened at -4 and has been bet up which is no surprise and all it has done is added value to a very winnable game for the Elks. Here, we play on underdogs or pickems revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite, off a home loss against a division rival. This situation is 39-14 ATS (73.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (671) Edmonton Elks

This is a play on the B.C. LIONS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. We won with Calgary last week as it handed Toronto its first loss of the season in what was a very bad spot for the Argonauts with a bad line on top of it but we will fade the Stampeders here. They snapped a two-game skid with the victory but now they are back on the road against an opponent that will be more than ready. Calgary quarterback Jake Maier has struggled most of this season, throwing a league-high 11 interceptions and averaging just 7.5 passing ypa. The Lions went into last week at 6-1 but faced a revenge-minded Winnipeg team playing at home and B.C. got lit up 50-14 as it was outgained by 324 total yards. The Lions want to rebound from that and they will do so with quarterback Vernon Adams, Jr. back under center as he has not played since July 22. He leads the league in completion percentage and is No. 3 in passing efficiency. B.C. won the first meeting by 10 points but it was more lopsided than that as the Lions won the yardage battle by 171 total yards so while Calgary is out for revenge, we want no part of road revenge. Here, we play on teams coming off a loss against a division rival going up against an opponent off an upset win as an underdog. This situation is 116-71 ATS (62 percent) since 1996. 10* (686) B.C. Lions

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. We won with Montreal last week as it rolled an overmatched Hamilton team that has no answer at quarterback but we are going against the Alouettes this week as they are an overpriced favorite. Montreal has won two straight games to move to 4-3 on the season but will be facing a much tougher defense this time around. While Cody Fajardo had a strong 318-yard performance, he did throw two interceptions and only managed one touchdown as the offense continues to struggle and has been inefficient. Saskatchewan squeaked out a win over Ottawa 26-24 thanks to a late 54-yard field goal by Brett Lauther. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for the Roughriders as they are now 4-4 overall with the defense clamping down of late as they have allowed 261, 212 and 266 yards over their last three games. on the other side, quarterback Mason Fine is coming off his best game of the season in three starts and is now averaging 294 passing ypg. Here, we play on teams after allowing 325 or less total yards in three consecutive games going up against an opponent after outgaining opponent by 120 or more total yards in their previous game. This situation is 27-6 ATS (81.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (683) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the MONTREAL ALOUETTES for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. We are making a rare move and going with the steam in this matchup as Montreal opened as an underdog and the line has shifted to the Alouettes being favored and for good reason. Montreal snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over Calgary last week and it should be moted that those three losses came against the top three teams in the league. The Alouettes have a huge edge at quarterback with Cody Fajardo having a great season in his first one with the Alouettes as he is No. 3 in the CFL in passing yards and No. 4 in passing efficiency. He is also working behind the best offensive line in the league. It was bad news for Hamilton last week even though it defeated Ottawa to make it three wins in its last four games. The Ti-Cats lost starting quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell even though he played the entire game as he has been placed on the IL with a leg injury. Rookie Taylor Powell will make the start and while he looked good in his most extensive action in Week Seven, it was a dump off performance as he will have a tough time getting the ball downfield against this defense that is coming off a strong effort against Calgary. Montreal signed Shawn Lemon, the defensive player of the year from the West Division last season, this week to shore up the defensive line. 10* (675) Montreal Alouettes

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. After winning the Grey Cup last season, Toronto could not have asked for a better start this season as it is 6-0 while covering all six of those games with only one game being decided by single digits. The Argonauts are in a tough spot heading west for just the second time this season and despite the great start, the defense has issues. Toronto is giving up a league-high 321.7 passing ypg while allowing a CFL-high 70.8 percent completion percentage. Calgary has found itself in a situation it is not too familiar with as it is off to a 2-5 start following a pair of losses to East Division teams. The Stampeders are back home where they are 0-3 but the last two losses were by a combined five points with the other coming against B.C. The offense is the strength as they are no. 4 in scoring offense at 23.4 ppg with the passing attack leading the way with 276.5 ypg. After not finding the endzone last week, expect a much difference performance here. Great value in this overpriced line. Here, we play on home teams after failing to cover the spread in five or six out of their last seven games, with a losing record. This situation is 86-48 ATS (64.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (674) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. Saskatchewan took a blow last week with starting quarterback Trevor Harris going down with a knee injury and he is out for the season. This is not a horrific situation for the Roughriders however as backup Mason Fine came in last week and threw for 122 yards and two touchdowns. He knows this system as it was built around him coming into the season since Harris remained unsigned so this transition should be seamless. Saskatchewan has been involved in close ones as four of their five games have been decided by four points or less. B.C. bounced back from its first loss of the season against Toronto as it rolled two a home win over Montreal going into a bye last week. The Lions are arguably the best team in the CFL with Winnipeg stating its case but this is a big overreaction line which we can take advantage of. After two dominating performances to open the season, B.C. has outgained its last three opponents by only 41.7 ypg. Here, we play on road underdogs or pickems coming off two straight division games going up against an opponent off a non-division game. This situation is 78-38 ATS (67.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (675) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the MONTREAL ALOUETTES for our CFL Friday Enforcer. The reigning Grey Cup Champions Argonauts are off to a 3-0 start after rolling over previously undefeated B.C. last time out but that was an ideal spot with the Lions coming off a massive road win at Winnipeg. Toronto has covered all three games as well, winning all by double-digits which puts value on the other side. The one advantage Toronto seems to have here is rest as it is coming off a bye week, already its second this season, but that could be a detriment as the early season momentum could come to a halt. Montreal opened the season with a pair of wins over Ottawa and Hamilton sandwiched around a bye but has followed that up with two blowout losses. However, those were against the two top teams in the West Division and now the Alouettes are back home. They have been outgained only twice in their four games and those were by a combined 13 total yards. It is a short week for Montreal but coming off those two losses makes that a good spot to put those defeats behind them right away. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 10 points with a turnover margin of +0.75 per game or better on the season, after two consecutive games where they forced three or more turnovers. This situation is 36-13 ATS (73.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (684) Montreal Alouettes

This is a play on the EDMONTON ELKS for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. Edmonton came through for us last week as it covered against Saskatchewan by losing by just a point yet it is still seeking its first victory of the season. The Elks head back home after a two-game roadtrip at 0-5 and this is the best opportunity to date to seize that first victory. The Elks have been outgained in all five games but only one of those was overly lopsided, including just one yard last week, and they have been outgained by only an average of 65.8 ypg in the other four games. Hamilton was in a similar spot last week as it came into its home game against Ottawa with a 0-3 record and defeated the RedBlacks 21-13 for its first victory of the season. It was far from dominant as the Ti-Cats won the yardage battle by only 15 yards and while it was their third straight game of outgaining their opponents, the total yardage has only been +23 yards combined. Hamilton is in a tougher spot here as it is playing on two fewer days of rest and now travels west for the first time since opening week when it was shellacked by Winnipeg, getting outgained by 233 yards. Here, we play on underdogs or pickems off a loss by seven points or less to a division rival going up against an opponent off an upset win as an underdog. This situation is 37-13 ATS (74 percent) since 1996. 10* (682) Edmonton Elks

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. Winnipeg is off to a 3-1 start as after suffering its first loss of the season against B.C. two weeks ago, it took care of Montreal last week 17-3. While the Blue Bombers held the Alouettes to just three points, they gave up 363 yards with bad weather being the biggest attribute to a low scoring game. Winnipeg rolled in its opener against Hamilton as it outgained the Ti-Cats by 233 total yards but the Blue Bombers have been outgained in each of their last three games and now come in favored by the most they have been and against a quality opponent. Calgary is 1-2 to start the season but is trending in the right direction and is in a good situational spot here. The Stampeders struggled against B.C. in their season opener as the offense managed only 15 points and 271 total yards but bounced back big the next two weeks as they put up 442 and 410 total yards against Ottawa and Saskatchewan respectively. Now, Calgary is coming off a bye week and facing a Winnipeg team playing on short rest and coming back from the east coast. Here, we play on underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points off an upset loss to a division rival as a home favorite going up against an opponent off a road win. This situation is 25-7 ATS (78.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (673) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the EDMONTON ELKS for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. Edmonton was pegged to be one of the worst teams in the CFL once again and that prediction is already looking true as the Elks are off to a 0-4 start and have failed to cover any of those games. That brings in line value this week especially. Edmonton lost to Ottawa last week by 19 points as a 1.5-point underdog and while Saskatchewan is a better team than the RedBlacks, this is too big of a line move. The Elks have been outgained in all four games but only one of those was overly lopsided and they have been outgained by only an average of 87.3 ypg in the other three games. Saskatchewan is 2-1 to start the season and it is coming off a bye week following an upset win in overtime at Calgary. The Roughriders opened the season with a win at Edmonton which was just a four-point victory and we are now seeing a 10-point line swing which is too much based on the venue switch. While Saskatchewan has won the yardage battle in all three of its games, it has been by only 39, 52 and 26 total yards so it has been far from dominant and that will not get it done in trying to cover a line this big. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 10 points with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 off an upset win as an underdog. This situation is 41-16 ATS (71.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (671) Edmonton Elks

This is a play on the TORONTO ARGONAUTS for our CFL Monday Enforcer. British Columbia is coming off a huge win last week as it rolled over Winnipeg 30-6 to plant an early seed as the team to beat in the West Division. That was the second road win of the season over a quality opponent as the Lions defeated Calgary in their season opener and after staying our west for the first three weeks of the season, they head to the other side of the country in a tough spot. The 24-point win over the Blue Bombers was a blowout based on the score but they outgained them by only 24 total yards as they benefitted from clutch plays on defense including seven sacks. Toronto is off to a 2-0 start in defending its Grey Cup as it defeated Hamilton in its opener and then rolled past Edmonton last week in a game that was not as close as the 43-31 final score indicates. The 31 points allowed seems like a lot for a stout defense but two of the Edmonton touchdowns were scored in garbage time during the final three minutes of the game. The Argonauts improved their defense in the offseason on a unit that carried them to the championship a season ago. The line is wrong here as the Lions are getting a little too much credit for the early success. Here, we play against favorites of a field goal or more off a win over a division rival, in the first month of the season. This situation is 34-12 ATS (73.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (686) Toronto Argonauts

This is a play on the EDMONTON ELKS for our CFL Game of the Month. This one may look easy for the public but that is not the case. The reigning Grey Cup Champions opened their season with a bye week before finally hitting the field last week in front of their home fans to celebrate and defeated Hamilton 32-14. The Argonauts were actually outgained in that game so the final score was a bit misleading and coming off that triumphant victory against a rival no less and now having to travel cross country with less rest puts them in a very tough spot and yet the linemakers are forced to inflate this line with the public fully behind Toronto. Edmonton has been a bottom feeder in the league but this team should be a big improvement this season as it was a goal line stand away from a win in Week One against Saskatchewan before getting shutout last week against B.C. One positive to take from last week is that the defense allowed only one touchdown and the spot is great here in both the situation and the line. The Elks were getting basically the same number on the road last week as they are at home this week and this comes against two teams that are not far off from each other and that presents huge value. Here, we play against favorites off a win over a division rival, team that had a winning record last season playing a team that had a losing season. This situation is 22-4 ATS (84.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (678) Edmonton Elks

This is a play on the BRITISH COLUMBIA LIONS for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. It is early in the season but this has the makings of one of the top games thus far to the start of the campaign. Winnipeg has been the class of the league for a few years now with two Grey Cup wins and other trip to the final last season and with that, the Blue Bombers will continue to be overpriced. They easily defeated a pretty poor Hamilton team in their opener and while they followed that up with a win over Saskatchewan last week, Winnipeg was actually outgained by 63 yards in that game but benefitted from three Roughriders turnovers while returning a punt for a touchdown. British Columbia is also off to a 2-0 start as it rolled passed Calgary on the road in its season opener, outgaining the Stampeders by 166 total yards, and then pitched a home shutout against Edmonton last week 22-0 as it won the yardage battle by 279 total yards. Still, they were not at their best as they had just one touchdown and had to settle for five field goals. The Lions obviously take a step up in class here but they are getting too many points in a game that can easily go either way. This is a statement game for the Lions to show that they belong in the conversation as the best team in the West Division. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 10 points off a win over a division rival, in the first month of the season. This situation is 33-11 ATS (75 percent) since 1996. 10* (671) British Columbia Lions

This is a play on the HAMILTON TI-CATS for our CFL Monday Enforcer. Hamilton has lost two straight games, both on the road, to fall to 3-8 on the season and the road has been the ultimate demise. The Ti-Cats are now 0-6 on the highway but are a much more respectable 3-2 at home with the two losses coming by a combined seven points against teams from the West Division. One of those wins came against Toronto in their last home game and the Argonauts got their revenge last week so now it is payback time for Hamilton. Dane Evans will be the starting quarterback again after Matthew Shiltz was hurt after replacing Evans last week so a return home can only do him good after a poor outing against Hamilton. The home team is 7-0 in the last seven games for Hamilton. Toronto improved to 5-5 on the season but it has had a very favorable schedule this far with seven of the 10 games taking place at home and this is the start of six road games over the last seven so things could get ugly down the stretch. The Argonauts are 1-2 on the road with both losses coming by a touchdown or more with the victory being an impressive one over Saskatchewan but they are at the wrong end of the revenge angle this week and one intangible in our favor is a contrarian one. Turnovers have been a big difference for Toronto as after six games, the Argonauts were -10 in turnover margin but over last four games they are +10 in turnover margin and this latter part of the angle cannot be sustainable. Here, we play on favorites after two consecutive games where they forced one or less turnovers going up against an opponent after a game with a turnover margin of +3 or better. This situation is 25-5 ATS (83.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (696) Hamilton Ti-Cats

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Game of the Week. Winnipeg bounced back from its first loss of the season with a two-point win over Calgary last week and is back on the road where it is a perfect 6-0. While the Blue Bombers have a 10-1 record, they have not exactly dominated as six of the 10 wins this season have been by seven points or less. Saskatchewan bounced back as well as it defeated B.C. on the road following a home loss to the Lions the previous week to move back over .500 at 6-5, one of four teams in the West Division with a winning record. The Roughriders are just 3-3 at home and that record is partially playing into this number along with the overall Winnipeg record. It was a good sign from quarterback Cody Fajardo last week as he threw for 321 passing yards with two touchdowns while completing 79.2 percent of his passes. This is the first of three meetings in the next four games so Saskatchewan has a chance to make a move with a big September run. Here, we play against teams with a winning percentage of .750 or better after one or more consecutive losses against the spread playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 61-31 ATS (66.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (694) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the EDMONTON ELKS for our CFL Game of the Month. Football in Edmonton used to be a big deal but it has been some trying times for a while now. The Elks are 3-7 on the season with a playoff berth at least another year away but they have played better of late as all three of those wins came within their last seven games and the four defeats over this stretch have come against teams from the West Division. Additionally, all three wins have come on the road as the Elks are 0-4 at home and they have not won a home game in over 22 months as they are 0-12 over their last 12 home games. Thanks to some improved play over the last two weeks and the back end of a home-and-home series, this one sets up perfectly for the streak to end. Ottawa opened the season with three solid efforts with two games against Winnipeg and a game against B.C. resulting in losses by a combined 12 points but have struggled much more of late with four of their last five losses coming by at least a touchdown and the only victory on the season came at Toronto despite winning the yardage battle by just 26 total yards. The overall numbers are not horrible as Ottawa is ranked No. 5 in total offense and No. 7 in total defense but the quarterback situation remains a mess. Caleb Evans will take a seat and Nick Arbuckle will make the start on Saturday and while he has completed 66.7 percent of his passes in mop up duty, he has not thrown a touchdown while tossing two interceptions. The RedBlacks are 8-21 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up loss. 10* (688) Edmonton Elks

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. The B.C. train keeps rolling along as the Lions are 8-1 on the season but they still train Winnipeg by a game in the West Division. They are coming off a win at Saskatchewan last week to make it five straight victories but the near future took a massive hit. Quarterback Nathan Rourke was hurt last week and is out for an undetermined period of time which is a huge loss. He passed for 375 yards in the abbreviated outing in Week 11 for his league-leading 6th game of the season with 300 or more yards and he has multiple touchdown passes in all nine of his starts. This will be the first career start for Michael O'Connor who was 5-5 last week when the game was already out of reach. Saskatchewan has now lost four of its last five games to fall to 5-5 on the season and it hits the road where it is 2-2 and a win here pulls it to within a half-game of Calgary in the West Division. Even without Rourke going for the Lions, this is not an easy matchup and while the value may seem to be on the other side, this is the contrarian side with the public biting on the smaller than anticipated number. The Roughriders will go with Cody Fajardo tonight after he was benched near halftime of the loss last week to the Lions and there is not a more motivational situation than this. The Roughriders are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up loss. Here, we play on road underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points off in two straight division games. This situation is 133-75 ATS (63.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (685) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Game of the Week. Saskatchewan snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over Edmonton last week and it heads back home trying to out an end to a two-game home losing skid. Injuries have played a role in the Roughriders 5-4 record and the big one has been quarterback Cody Fajardo who continues to play through his nagging knee injury and has done so while wearing a brace which has limited his running ability bit did score twice last week against the Elks. We are getting excellent value in this number as B.C. came here last month with the game listed as a pickem and now the Lions are laying a big number on the road in the second of three meetings in a span of four games. Saskatchewan is 24-11 ATS in its last 35 games against teams averaging 325 or more passing ypg. B.C. continues to play at a high level and it is coming off a thrilling 41-40 win over rival Calgary as it trailed 40-31 with just over two minutes remaining but closed with a pair of scores including the game-winning 25-yard field goal with five seconds remaining. That was a huge victory that kept the Lions within a game of first place in the West Division behind Winnipeg. They are 3-0 on the road including that win here last month and they have dominated in doing so, outgaining the three opponents by an average of 236.7 ypg and that is playing into this number that opened at 3 and has been steamed up to as much as 5.5 in some places. Here, we play on underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points off two straight division games. This situation is 180-120 (60 percent) since 1996. 10* (694) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the HAMILTON TIGER-CATS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. We won with Toronto last week as it defeated Hamilton 34-20 as a one point favorite at home and now comes in as a road favorite and the normal venue switch would make the Argonauts the dog here. Toronto has won three of its last four games and has a sizable lead in the East Division at 2.6 games over Hamilton and Montreal. Five of the Argonauts seven games have been at home and are 1-1 on the road. Toronto benefitted from an interception returned for a touchdown as well as a kick return for a touchdown so the game was closer than the final score indicates as Toronto was actually outgained by 91 total yards. The big reason for the line switch is that Matthew Shiltz will be starting over Dane Evans who is listed as doubtful but he will be facing a Toronto defense that has been vulnerable against the pass, allowing 277.9 ypg through the air. Despite the 2-6 record, Hamilton has outgained five of eight opponents and is +28.6 ypg in differential on the season. On defense, Hamilton is No. 2 in the CFL against the pass and will have to continue to get to the quarterback after registering three sacks last week. Here, we play on home underdogs or pickems after failing to cover the spread in five or six out of their last seven games, in weeks 10 through 15. This situation is 45-16 ATS (73.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (684) Hamilton Tiger-Cats

This is a play on the TORONTO ARGONAUTS for our CFL Game of the Week. After a 0-4 start to the season, Hamilton has won two of its last three games but neither were overly impressive as they came against Ottawa and Montreal by a combined nine points and both of those were at home. The Ti-Cats hit the road again where they are 0-3 while getting outgained by 44.4 ypg. To their credit, all three of those games have come against the much tougher West Division but they do now face the strongest team from the East, albeit a 3-3 squad. Quarterback Dane Evans has put up a decent amount of yards but he is completing only 67.4 percent of his passes and has tossed nine picks to his nine touchdowns and was given off a few series last week which we should see again here. Going back, the Ti-Cats are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall. Toronto possesses the second best offense in the CFL as it is averaging 376.7 ypg and the problem has been getting the ball into the endzone as well as simply turning it over too much at the wrong times as it is averaging only 19.8 ppg but it is going up against a defense with the opposite effect. Hamilton in second in the league in total defense, allowing 350.0 ypg but is has given up 25.0 ppg which is No. 6 in the CFL and that is where the Argonauts can take advantage, especially at home. Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson has been solid for the most part as he has thrown for 1,713 yards at a 71.4 percent completion rate but his six interceptions have cost him at times and he needs to cut those down. The Argonauts are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up loss. 10* (696) Toronto Argonauts

This is a play on the MONTREAL ALLOUETTES for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. We played against Winnipeg last week as it came from behind to defeat Calgary to improve to 8-0 on the season. The two-time reigning Grey Cup champions have won 10 straight games going back to last season and the Blue Bombers have been far from dominant as they have been outgained in four of their seven games and on the season, they have been outyarded by over 15 ypg as they possess the No. 7 offense and No. 4 defense, which are not typical rankings for a 8-0 team. This is no doubt a letdown spot as after opening with four straight games against the East, the last four have come against the West including a pair over rival Calgary and this is the last of three straight road games and the first cross country trip. Montreal is coming off a loss against Hamilton which was its third in four games to fall to 2-5 on the season. The Alouettes have played better than that record as they have been outgained by just over eight ypg and they bring in the No. 6 ranked offense and defense which is certainly nothing special but they are close to being in the top half on both sides. Five of the first seven games have been on the road so this marks just the third home game of the season after starting 1-1. A one-point loss to Edmonton was not good but a 24-point win over Saskatchewan was a solid victory. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 10 points off a close win by seven points or less over a division rival, in the first half of the season. This situation is 33-12 ATS (73.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (692) Montreal Alouettes

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Game of the Month. After a 4-0 start, Calgary is coming off a loss against Winnipeg on the road as it was coming off a bye week and is now coming off another bye and back home playing with revenge. The Stampeders are 2-0 at home and have failed to cover either of those games and that brings some value as does the public love for the opponent. Calgary is ranked No. 2 in total offense while ranked No. 6 in total defense and it has outscored its opponents by close to 10 ppg while winning the yardage battle by 23 ypg. Bo Levi Mitchell has been as solid as always, completing 64.3 percent of his passes for 1,299 yards with seven touchdowns and just three picks. Winnipeg is off to a 7-0 start and the reigning Grey Cup champions have won nine straight games going back to last season. The Blue Bombers have been far from dominant as they have been outgained in four of their seven games and on the season, they have been outyarded by close to 28 ypg as they possess the No. 8 offense and No. 5 defense, which are not typical rankings for a 7-0 team. They have help opponents out of the end zone but have faced a slew of poor offenses and while Calgary managed just 297 yards in the first meeting, expect a bigger effort at home. Here, we play on teams where the line is +3 to -3 off a road loss, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 39-15 ATS (72.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (686) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. B.C. opened the season 3-0 before getting thumped at home against Winnipeg but it bounced back last week with a win against Hamilton and comes in as the road favorite which is just its second road game of the season. After dominating their first three games, the Lions have been outgained in each of their last two games and have fallen back into normalcy. They still lead the league in offense as they are averaging 447.2 ypg but have a tough matchup here. B.C. has scored only 39 combined points the last two games, and now faces a Roughriders defense that has allowed the second-fewest yards in the CFL and leads the league in sacks with 26. The Lions are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall. Saskatchewan opened the season 4-1 but has lost its last two games as it was swept against Toronto in back-to-back games. The Roughriders are coming off their worst effort in a 10-point loss to the Argonauts as they were outgained by 377 yards and while that is keeping the betting market off of them, they were severely shorthanded as many players were out due to a COVID outbreak. Quarterback Cody Fajardo missed that game with a knee injury and COVID issues but is now listed as probably which is big as Jake Dolegala struggled as his replacement. The Roughriders are 5-1 ATS in their last six games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play against teams with a winning percentage of .50 or better after one or more consecutive losses against the spread, playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 59-30 ATS (66.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (684) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the HAMILTON TI-CATS for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. Hamilton has gone from a team that was a win away from winning the Grey Cup to a team that is off to a 1-4 start but has some momentum on its side following a win over Ottawa last week. Quarterback Dane Evans completed 21 of 28 passes for 342 yards and two touchdowns and that is a big confidence boost. The Ti-Cats have not played as bad as the record shows as two losses have come by a combined seven points and they have outgained three of their five opponents. This is a big contrarian play as reading the Canadians papers shows that everyone loves the Ti-Cats to fall big but momentum is a big thing, especially against a team continuing to be overpriced. Hamilton is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 road games against teams averaging 325 or more passing ypg. B.C. came back down to earth after a dominant 4-0 start as it lost to Winnipeg by 21 points two weeks ago and while it is coming off a bye week, the real Lions may have finally been exposed. Despite that, they are still being priced as the undefeated team and it is hard to be sold on a team that was so bad last season and has turned it around at the flip of a switch. Here, we play on underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points off a win over a division rival, in July games. This situation is 33-11 ATS (75 percent) since 1996. 10* (693) Hamilton Ti-Cats

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. While 3 is a key point spread number in football, it does not really pertain to the CFL as much but there is still value in this number as we can give 3 to home field and Calgary is getting value over that and as of this point in the season, it has been the better of the two undefeated teams. The Stampeders are off to a 4-0 start and while the opposition has not been great, that can be said for both sides and they have been more dominant. Calgary is ranked No. 2 in total offense while ranked No. 5 in total defense and it has outscored its opponents by 14 ppg while winning the yardage battle by close to 45 ypg. Bo Levi Mitchell has been as solid as always, completing 69 percent of his passes for 1,112 yards with six touchdowns and just two picks. Calgary is 8-1 ATS in its last nine games as an underdog while going 18-8 ATS in its last 26 games against the West Division. Winnipeg is 5-0 and it has not been overly impressive with the exception of the win over B.C. last time out but the Lions are not the team many think that started off. The Blue Bombers have gotten off to a slow start on offense is they are ranked No. 7, ahead of only Hamilton and Edmonton while the defense is ranked No. 6 in total defense but to their credit, they have kept the points off the board but those were against some anemic defenses. Overall, Winnipeg has been outgained by 34.8 ypg and it still gets the love based on the last two Grey Cup wins and the undefeated start. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 10 points off a win over a division rival, in July games. This situation is 47-16 ATS (74.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (683) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Game of the Week. This is the second of a home-and-home between Montreal and Saskatchewan after the Alouettes rolled over the Roughriders last week 37-13. Montreal is now 1-2 on the season and has covered all three games as it lost to Toronto by a point and Calgary by a field goal, both on the road. The win last week was deceiving however as the Alouettes outgained Saskatchewan by only five total yards as they returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and took advantage of two interceptions by Cody Fajardo, one returned for a touchdown. Additionally, the Roughriders did not help their cause by committing 11 penalties for 106 yards. That win was the first this season by a team from the East over a team from the West and on the season, the East is 1-9 against its counterpart division. Saskatchewan opened the season with a pair of double-digit wins against Hamilton and Edmonton and while those are two of the worst teams in the league, Montreal is not that much better and the loss last week can be blamed on the intangibles more than anything. To be fair, Fajardo was not good last week as he threw for only 191 yards to go along with those two picked and had a passer rating of 51.3 after posting ratings of 110.3 and 118.6 in his first two games. The Roughriders are ranked No. 2 in overall defense and No. 1 against the run and they held Montreal to just 60 yards on the ground last week. Expect the defense to come up strong again against either Trevor Harris or Vernon Davis, Jr. Here, we play on home teams that are averaging between 385 and 420 ypg going up against teams averaging between 345 and 385 ypg, after allowing 7.6 or more yppl in their previous game. this situation is 25-6 ATS (80.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (686) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the OTTAWA REDBLACKS for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. B.C. has been the early season surprise in the CFL as it is off to a 2-0 start which is one win shy of its win total from all of last season. The Lions have destroyed both of their opponents by a combined score of 103-18 while winning the yardage battle by an average of 247 ypg but those were against two teams not expected to make much noise this season. B.C. hits the road for the first time this season and are travelling cross country on a short week and while playing another team that is not predicted to do a whole lot, the situation is not a good one. Quarterback Nathan Rourke has shredded the first two defenses he has faced as he has completed an amazing 87.8 percent of his passes while throwing seven touchdowns and no interceptions but we will see what he can do against a defense that has had plenty of time to prepare. Ottawa is off to a 0-2 start but has looked good in doing so if that makes sense. The RedBlacks have played two-time Grey Cup Champion Edmonton twice and shut down the potent Blue Bombers offense both times, allowing only 19 points in each game. They outgained Winnipeg by 152 and 82 total yards and while it is only a two-game sample, they have the No. 2 ranked defense in the CFL and while the results are opposite of B.C., it can be argued their start is just as impressive. The offense has not produced on the scoreboard but quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has thrown for 355 ypg and 9.9 ypa and will test the Lions defense for the first time this season as they have faced Nick Arbuckle and McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Overall, the RedBlacks are ranked No. 2 in total offense so it is up the unit to produce in the clutch which has been the issue. Ottawa is coming off its first bye week which adds to the situational advantage as it has not left home in 19 days. 10* (682) Ottawa RedBlacks

This is a play on the TORONTO ARGONAUTS for our CFL Game of the Week. Both Toronto and B.C. are just one game into the season and while both are 1-0, the results were much different and because of this, we have seen the line climb from 3 to 4.5 and the big value is on the road team. Toronto escaped in its season opener following a bye in Week One as it defeated Montreal by a point, avoiding a loss with the Alouettes missing a field goal in the final seconds. The Argonauts were the top team in the East Division last season and hosted a playoff game but lost to Hamilton and they are coming into this season with some high expectations once again. They have failed to cover six of their last seven games going back to last season and that could also be playing a factor into this number. They have the edge of playing last week while B.C. had some momentum cut short with a week off. The Lions rolled in their season opener over the worst team in the CFL as they defeated Edmonton 59-15 thanks to a huge first half where they scored four touchdowns on four red zone trip while also adding rushing touchdowns of 36 and 21 yards. It was a very impressive victory based on final score and overall production but B.C. takes a big step up in competition here. The Lions were just 5-9 last season and did not do much to improve on the offensive side. They lost veteran Mike Reilly at quarterback who retired and while Nathan Rourke was impressive in his first starts, that was against the Elks and he will have a bigger challenge here against a defense that was average last season and made some strong upgrades. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 10 points off a win over a division rival, in the first month of the season. This situation is 33-9 ATS (78.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (697) Toronto Argonauts

This is a play on the MONTREAL ALOUETTES for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. Montreal is off to a 0-2 start but both games could have gone either way. The Alouettes opened the season with a three-point loss at Calgary and followed that up with a one-point loss at Toronto last week as they missed a field goal in the last seconds of the game. They are now back in Montreal for their home opener and look to build off those first two impressive performances. Montreal outgained the Stampeders by 31 total yards and were outgained by just 19 total yards against the Argonauts and the season has started like what happened all of last season as the Alouettes lost four of their seven games by five points or less so they have been close to turning the corner. Vernon Adams, Jr. is out at quarterback but that is not a bad thing as Trevor Harris is the best backup in the league and threw for 270 yards in relief last week. The Roughriders are off to a 2-0 start , but those results are a little skewed. They opened the season against Hamilton and it was a close game until they pulled away in the fourth quarter and then last week against Edmonton, they trailed going into the final quarter and ended up with another double-digit win. The defense has carried the team thus far late in games and are at a scheduling disadvantage here. Saskatchewan heads east for the first time and has had two fewer days off than Montreal which is an issue as the shortened turnaround hurts when trying to prep for two quarterbacks as it had to early in the week. Saskatchewan is 5-15 ATS on its last 20 games after two consecutive games with a turnover margin of +2 or better. Here, we play against teams off a win over a division rival, team that had a winning record last season playing a team that had a losing season. This situation is 25-5 ATS (83.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (692) Montreal Alouettes

This is a play on the EDMONTON ELKS for our CFL Game of the Week. Saskatchewan opened the season with a 30-13 win over Hamilton but it was not overly dominant as it outrushed the Ti-Cats by just 49 yards and outpassed them by just 41 yards. The Roughriders benefitted from five Hamilton turnovers and the ones that happened late decided the game as Saskatchewan was up by just a score of 15-13 with less than four minutes left and scored 15 unanswered points over that final stretch. Hamilton also hurt itself by getting in tough situations as on 17 occasions, it faced a second and long and those catch up quickly. Sure, the Roughriders defense can be given some credit on those first down stops but overall, it was a clearly misleading final score as Saskatchewan in now overvalued hitting the road for the first time. The Roughriders are 0-4 ATS in their last four games against teams with a losing record. Edmonton is coming off an awful opening game against B.C. as it lost 59-15 but was outgained by a more respectable 153 total yards which is by no means good, but that does not correlate to the final score. Quarterback Nate Arbuckle was 20-29 for 254 yards but tossed three interceptions and falling behind 42-6 at halftime was an insurmountable deficit. The Elks are coming off a 3-11 season and not much is expected this year as they are +2,500 to win the Grey Cup, easily the longest odds in the league but there are improvements even though they were not fully on display in the first game. The Elks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play against favorites after one or more consecutive straight up wins, team that had a winning record last season playing a team that had a losing season. This situation is 30-9 ATS (76.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (688) Edmonton Elks

This is a play on the OTTAWA REDBLACKS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. This is the second of a home-and-home between Winnipeg and Ottawa with the Blue Bombers escaping with a 19-17 win and it should have not been that close, going the other way. The RedBlacks outgained Winnipeg 441-289 but had some costly penalties and were forced into three field goals and a single as they could not execute deep when needed while ending the first half at the Winnipeg 22-yard line with timeouts remaining but inexplicably let the time run out. Jeremiah Masoli had a big game in his first start for Ottawa as he was 24-34 for 380 yards with a touchdown and an interception and despite losing, Ottawa has to be encouraged in its season opener. The game was decided by a Winnipeg field goal with six seconds left which left the RedBlacks despondent but an early revenge spot at home will have them ready. The RedBlacks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in June. Winnipeg should be better but this is clearly a bad matchup and a big factor here is the line. The Blue Bombers closed as a 6.5-point favorite at home and now they are favored by just a couple points less on the road which is not the typical line swing based on home field. The fact Winnipeg won is the one thing that the common bettor will look at and not take advantage of digging deeper into the game to see exactly what transpired. The Blue Bombers are the team with the bulls-eye on its back and they continue to be overvalued going back to last season as they are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite. Here, we play against favorites after one or more consecutive straight up wins, team that had a winning record last season playing a team that had a losing season. This situation is 30-9 ATS (76.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (684) Ottawa RedBlacks

This is a play on the OTTAWA REDBLACKS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. Winnipeg is coming off its second straight Grey Cup as it defeated Hamilton last December in overtime, coming back from a 20-10 fourth quarter deficit. The pieces are in place for another run but there has been some turnover in key areas that could take some time early in the season for this team to display its full potential. The Blue Bombers were the class of the West Division last year with an 11-3 record but the division is better and this line is based on the results from last season. Quarterback Zach Collaros had a solid season with Winnipeg last year and carried the Blue Bombers to their second straight Grey Cup but he has lost several key weapons on offense that includes running back Andrew Harris and league-leading wide receiver Kenny Lawler. They led the league in scoring and were by far the best defense in the league but with that repeat championship comes high expectations and every opponent will be out for the upset. Ottawa is the first one on the schedule and the RedBlacks have gone through an overhaul following a disappointing 3-11 record in 2021. The front office has changed and with that came numerous roster changes and many for the good as this is not really considered a rebuild but a retooling that looks much better on paper. Ottawa signed quarterback Jeremiah Masoli in free agency and he is a proven commodity and the RedBlacks also brought back running back William Powell who rushed for 2,389 yards in 2017-2018 before a couple solid years in Saskatchewan. The defense is a concern but holes were filled there too and this could easily be a team on the rise. 10* (693) Ottawa RedBlacks

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Non-Division Game of the Month. The CFL season gets underway Thursday and this will be the first normal season in three years as COVID cancelled 2020 and minimized the schedule in 2021. Calgary plays host to the first game in Week One and while the Stampeders have made the playoffs 16 years in a row, it has been a mediocre last couple years. Last season, Calgary lost to Saskatchewan in the opening round of the playoffs in overtime which resulted in an overall record of 8-7 and things should be better this season. The main reason for the average 2021 campaign was the play of quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell who played through the season with shoulder injuries and managed only 10 touchdowns after averaging over 27 touchdowns in his previous four seasons and had a career low 83 quarterback rating. The good news is that he is fully healthy and has most of his weapons back including running back Ka'Deem Carey, wide receiver Reggie Begelton, and slot back Kamar Jorden. Calgary went just 3-4 at home last season but that changes this year beginning right out of the gate. Montreal went 7-7 during the regular season before losing to Hamilton in the playoffs and the Alouettes are in position to make another playoff run but catch a tough opener. Vernon Adams is back as the starting quarterback after going down with a season ending injury in October and he can be dangerous but faces a tough defense that finished third in the league in points allowed last season at 18.8 ppg. Montreal was just 2-4 against the West Division and will be tested right away against a team that is ready to make it back to the elite status in the CFL. 10* (692) Calgary Stampeders

his is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Game of the Week. We won with Saskatchewan last week as it defeated Calgary, snapping a two-game losing streak against the Stampeders. The Roughriders now have a game and a half lead over Calgary for second place in the West Division and this is a big stretch for them. A winnable game against Montreal is followed by a back-to-back set against 2-7 Edmonton so this is a good shot at getting some breathing room. They can actually lock up a playoff berth this week as a win here coupled with losses by either the B.C. or Calgary combined with a loss by Edmonton. The Roughriders are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games following an ATS win. Montreal has won four straight games to improve to 6-4 which is good for a tie for first place in the East Division with Toronto although two of those came against the worst team in the CFL. 2-9 Ottawa. It will be strength against strength. The Alouettes lead the CFL in rushing yards with 1,553, rushing attempts at 261 and with 6.0 ypc. The Roughriders have held teams to a league-low 738 rushing yards, fewest rush attempts at 168 and lowest average gain per rush with 4.4 ypc. The Alouettes are 0-6 ATS in their last six games as a home favorite. Here, we play against teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 where the line is +3 to -3 after two or more consecutive straight up wins, playing a team with a winning percentage between .501 and .600. This situation is 23-4 ATS (85.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (675) Saskatchewan Roughriders

his is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Game of the Week. Saskatchewan and Calgary are set to meet for the third time in four weeks and this will be the third straight game against the Stampeders for Saskatchewan which is coming off a bye last week. The Roughriders have dropped the last two meetings by a possession each but are getting some big help on offense this week as two receivers are ready to open it up as Shaq Evans will be back after missing the last seven games with a broken foot and Duke Williams is expected to be available for his first game this season. Saskatchewan is 24-7 ATS in its last 31 games revenging two straight close losses by seven points or less. Calgary has now won three straight games following a 39-10 victory over B.C. last week but it won the yardage battle by just 40 total yards as they benefitted from a kickoff return for a touchdown as well as an interception return for a touchdown as well. The Stampeders are now 5-5 on the season and have moved into second place in the West Division. The Stampeders are 6-19-1 ATS in their last 26 games as a favorite. Here, we play on teams with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 where the line is +3 to -3 revenging a loss as a favorite. This situation is 28-7 ATS (80 percent) since 1996. 10* (667) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the B.C. LIONS for our CFL Game of the Week. Saskatchewan came into Week Nine with a 5-2 record but lost two games against Calgary which improved to 4-5 on the season to get back into the playoff race. B.C. is a half-game ahead of the Stampeders so this is a big game for the Lions to gain some space. Both teams are in a battle for third in the West, but a Lions win could see them pull into a tie with Saskatchewan for the No. 2 seed. The Lions possess the number two scoring defense in the West Division while Calgary has the second lowest scoring offense in the league. Calgary backup quarterback Jake Maier has COVID-19 and he will be in isolation until further notice so Michael O'Connor will back up Bo Levi Mitchell until his return to the roster and while it should noy be an impact, an injury to Mitchell would be catastrophic for Calgary. B.C. is 15-4 ATS in its last 19 home games after allowing 350 or more passing yards in their last game while the Stampeders are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up win. Here, we play on underdogs or pickems coming off a loss against a division rival going up against an opponent off an upset win as an underdog. This situation is 68-32 ATS (68 percent) since 1996. 10* (676) B.C. Lions

This is a play on the HAMILTON TIGER-CATS for our CFL Monday Enforcer. Hamilton is coming off a loss last week against Montreal which snapped an 11-game home winning streak but we expect the Tiger-Cats to get back to their winning ways here. They will have had an extra two days to get ready for this game which is important to get Jeremiah Masoli, Bralon Addison and Brandon Banks ready as they are back in the lineup after time off. Toronto has won two straight games to improve to 5-3 and is playing with much shorter rest following the win over Ottawa. The Argonauts are a perfect 4-0 at home but just 1-3 on the road and are in a tough spot with Hamilton coming off that home loss. Hamilton defeated Toronto by 13 points in the first meeting here and while the number was shorter, we expect an easy win and cover on Monday. The Argonauts are 9-22-1 ATS in their last 32 games as a road underdog while the Tiger-Cats are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite. 10* (688) Hamilton Tiger-Cats

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Game of the Week. We played on Calgary last week against Saskatchewan as it won 23-17 but we will be backing the Roughriders this week in the second game of this home-and-home. We are getting great line value here as Saskatchewan was favored on the road by 2.5 points and it is now favored by just a point more at home. Saskatchewan is 4-1 at home this season with the lone loss coming against 7-1 Winnipeg. Calgary is 0-6 ATS in its last six games after gaining 275 or less total yards while going 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games after having won two out of their last three games. Expect a motivated and refocused Cody Fajardo to get back on track this week at home in the rematch against Calgary. The Roughriders are 7-1-1 ATS against teams with a losing record. 10* (664) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Game of the Week. Saskatchewan is coming off a pair of wins to move to move to 5-2 on the season. The Roughriders have outgained opponents by just 164-143 so there is some illusion in this record. The Roughriders are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games against the West. Calgary is off to a 2-5 start but that is a bit skewed as four of those losses came by a single possession. They have typically been the favorite in the West so they should be playing with a chip on their shoulder. The Stampeders are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as a home underdog. Here, we play against favorites with a turnover margin of +0.75 per game or better on the season, after two consecutive games with a turnover margin of +2 or better. This situation is 43-18 ATS (70.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (678) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS for our CFL Game of the Month. We won with Calgary last week but we are going against them here on the road. The Stampeders placed quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell on the six-game injured list two weeks ago with a broken fibula. Jake Maier took over and while he threw for 301 yards, he did toss two picks and completed just 55.2 percent of his throws. The Stampeders are 0-5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win. After a pair of wins to open the season, Winnipeg lost at Toronto last week. It was outgained by 223 total yards but it is cack home now in a great spot. The Blue Bombers are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games as a home favorite. 10* (686) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. Ottawa is coming off its bye week following a season opening win at Edmonton. I was a skewed 16-12 final score however as the RedBlacks were outgained by 316 total yards and lost the first downs 26-7. The Roughriders are off to a 2-0 start following a 30-8 win over Hamilton and it could have been more of a blowout if they did not commit 20 penalties for 187 yards. This team is stacked on both sides and laying this number is not an issue especially against a team that gained just 127 total yards in their first game. Here, we play on teams after allowing 225 or less total yards in their previous game going up against an opponent after gaining 275 or less total yards in their previous game. This situation is 41-16 ATS (71.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (678) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. The Stampeders placed quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell on the six-game injured list Tuesday with a broken fibula and while that is a big hit, this is a veteran team in a desperate spot. Calgary is off to a 0-2 start which is rare for this team and a bounce back is expected here. The Alouettes are coming off a season opening 30-13 win over Edmonton and while that looks good, it could be considered a fluke. Montreal figures to apply a lot of pressure on the Calgary quarterback after notching four sacks in its season-opening win last Saturday. Here, we play on underdogs or pickems off an upset loss to a division rival as a home favorite going up against opponent off a road win. This situation is 33-9 ATS (78.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (674) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the EDMONTON ESKIMOS for our CFL Game of the Week. Edmonton has gotten off to a 0-2 stat this season. With four days in between games, the Eskimos are looking forward to getting things back on track Thursday when they travel to Vancouver in search of their first win of the season. B.C. is 1-1 including a win last time out against Calgary last time out and has easily covered both games. This is a great letdown spot and the line is on our side. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 10 points off a win over a division rival, in the first month of the season. This situation is 33-9 ATS (78.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (671) Edmonton Eskimos

This is a play on the HAMILTON TIGER-CATS for our CFL Game of the Week. Hamilton looks to bounce back following a Week One loss against Winnipeg. The six points was the lowest offensive output of any team in Week One while the Roughriders put 33 points on the scoreboard in their season opening victory over the B.C. Lions. In that game, the Roughriders raced into a 31-0 second-quarter lead before hanging on for a 33-29 victory so there are issues. Hamilton will be looking for their first victory not only of the season, but also at new Mosaic Stadium. Here, we play against favorites off a win over a division rival, in the first month of the season. This situation is 60-24 ATS (71.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (685) Hamilton Tiger-Cats

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Sunday Enforcer. The Stampeders are playing a rare semifinal playoff game as Saskatchewan was able to win the West Division and get a first round bye. Calgary has an advantage since it is at home and as healthy as it has been in months. After a 3-2 start, the Stampeders have won their last four games at McMahon Stadium and they have won their last five home playoff games. Reigning Most Outstanding Player Bo Levi Mitchell is justifying a four-year contract extension signed last winter by playing some of the best football of his career. And he has torched the Blue Bombers in 2019 with 344 yards per game. Winnipeg has been up and down to close the season as it lost four of its last six games while getting outgained in five of those. Despite a season ending split with Calgary, the Blue Bombers were outgained both times. Here, we play against road teams after a game where they forced no turnovers going up against an opponent after two consecutive game where they committed one or less turnovers. This situation is 35-9 ATS (79.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (824) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. There is a lot on the line in the West Division and Saskatchewan has the advantage of being the first game played. With a victory, the Roughriders would lock up the West Division crown for the first time since the 2009 season. Cody Fajardo is now considered questionable for the game after he reportedly pulled a muscle in his back during a closed practice. If he is unable to play Isaac Harker will make the start. All other starters are going to play with what is at stake. Edmonton already knows its playoff fate as it will be traveling to Montreal in a crossover game. The Eskimos lost their final home game of the season, a 27-24 defeats against Saskatchewan in the first game of this hone-and-home. Quarterback Trevor Harris will likely not suit up in the Eskimos final game of the season against the Roughriders, instead Logan Kilgore will be the projected starter. Many other starters are projected to sit as well in preparation of the postseason. Edmonton is 0-8 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season while Saskatchewan is 6-0 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record this season. 10* (814) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the EDMONTON ESKIMOS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. Edmonton clinched a playoff berth as the crossover team in Week 18 and will head to the post-season for the fifth time in six seasons. The Eskimos have compiled a 5-3 record at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium this season, including a 19-6 win over BC when the team last played in Week 18. They got a big boost to the lineup, as starting quarterback Trevor Harris was activated from the six-game injured list on Monday. Harris had completed 71.7 percent of his passes for 3,706 yards and 15 touchdowns against four interceptions through 12 games prior to the injury. Coming off their bye week, the Eskimos are well rested which is a big edge this late into the season. Saskatchewan does have a lot to play for as it still has a chance to claim the top spot in the West Division but the environment tonight will not make it easy. While going 7-1 at home, the Roughriders are just 4-4 on the road. Here, we play against teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 where the line is +3 to -3 after two or more consecutive wins against the spread in the second half of the season. This situation is 30-9 ATS (76.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (696) Edmonton Eskimos

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Game of the Week. This is the first game of a back-to-back set with heavy playoff implications as the winner will take a significant step towards first place in the West Division. Calgary was able to snag a playoff spot last week with its win over the Roughriders and it is now 5-1 over its last six games. When you break down the remaining schedules of the Stampeders, Blue Bombers and Roughriders it becomes pretty obvious that Calgary needs to run the table to lock up first in the CFL West Division. Bo Levi Mitchell has looked increasingly better with every game he gets under his belt since returning from injury. He nearly completed 80 percent of his passes for 298 yards and two throwing majors against Saskatchewan last week and this is the perfect time for him to start to peak. Winnipeg is coming off a win for us last week as it defeated Montreal by 11 points which snapped a three-game losing skid. The Blue Bombers are not in a good spot as they are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 road games after outrushing opponent by 125 or more yards last game. Meanwhile, Calgary is 26-8 ATS in its last 34 games against teams allowing 75 or fewer rushing ypg. 10* (688) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS for our CFL Game of the Week. Montreal heads to snowy Winnipeg for the second meeting this season and one that the home team is eager to take. There is revenge in play today for Winnipeg from a game it surely has not forgotten about. The Alouettes orchestrated the largest come-from-behind victory in franchise history when they defeated the Blue Bombers 38-37 on a touchdown in the game's final seconds. They overcame a 24-point deficit, the largest comeback in team history. While both teams must play in the snow, the Blue Bombers practiced in it Thursday and Friday, while the Alouettes were experiencing mild conditions in Montreal. Winnipeg has dropped three straight games but quarterback Chris Streveler has played well with the exception of some costly interceptions. He is 76-104 (73 percent) over this stretch so things should have been better. Montreal is coming off an upset win over Calgary but it was outgained by 262 yards. The Blue Bombers are 6-1 at home this season with two games remaining. The last time they posted seven wins at home came in 2007, when they were 7-2. Here, we play on favorites after two consecutive games where they forced 1 or less turnovers against opponent after a game with a turnover margin of +3 or better. This situation is 24-5 ATS (82.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (694) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

This is a play on the TORONTO ARGONAUTS for our CFL Game of the Week. British Columbia has on three straight games, blowing out Ottawa twice and then then narrowly defeating Montreal last week. The Lions are still fighting for a playoff berth but their chances are slim like the Argonauts. Toronto got hammered by Saskatchewan last week which was its first non-cover since August 16 so it has been competitive for the most part despite the poor record. The Argonauts are in the midst of a two-game slide and will be trying for a split of the season series following a narrow 18-17 loss to the Lions in Week Four. The Argonauts are 2-11 but still have a mathematical chance at making the playoffs as it would require a collapse by either Edmonton or Montreal. They got a piece of that last night with Edmonton getting blown out by Hamilton. Their issue has been getting down early and not being able to fight back, On the flip side, the Lions have only led after the opening 15 minutes in five of their 14 games and scored a total of 68 points in first quarters. That makes this line a very juicy one. Here, we play on road underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points with a defense allowing 385 or more total ypg, after being outgained by 70 or more total yards in two consecutive games. This situation is 39-14 ATS (73.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (687) Toronto Argonauts

This is a play on the BRITISH COLUMBIA LIONS for our CFL Game of the Week. The Lions season is all but done at 3-10 yet they come into Saturday as significant favorites and we are behind them here. B.C. has won two straight games, albeit against the struggling RedBlacks. Despite that, they were able to hold Ottawa to a single sack over those games while getting to the quarterback six times on defense. The record is deceiving as the Lions have a positive yardage differential overall as they are +17.4 ypg on the season. Montreal has had a surprisingly good season and can clinch a playoff berth with a win here but it will be shorthanded tonight as quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. has been suspended for this game after an altercation against Winnipeg last week. Matthew Shiltz will start at quarterback for the Alouettes which are now in a tough spot. Montreal is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games against teams with a losing record and here, we play on favorites after allowing nine points or less last game. This situation is 94-54 ATS (63.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (696) British Columbia Lions

This is a play on the MONTREAL ALOUETTES for our CFL Game of the Week. Montreal is playing some of the best football in the league despite just a 6-3 record over its last nine games. However, those three losses came by a combined 12 points and the Alouettes won the yardage battle in two of those. Montreal is 3-2 at home and going back, the Alouettes are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss. Winnipeg is coming off a bye week which is good and bad. It kills some momentum from its 4-1 run but did allow quarterback Chris Streveler to get some more work in. Despite the latter, he is no Matt Nichols and despite sitting atop the West Division, the Blue Bombers have been outgained in four of their last six games with the two positive outings being by just a combined 40 yards. Here, we play against all teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 where the line is +3 to -3 after two or more consecutive wins against the spread, good team, in the second half of the season. This situation is 29-9 ATS (76.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (686) Montreal Alouettes

This is a play on the TORONTO ARGONAUTS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. Toronto has continued to improve over the last month. Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson has tossed for 300-plus yards in six of his 10 games this season and he has not been picked off in his last four starts. The Argonauts have outgained four of their last seven opponents and going back, the Argonauts are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following an ATS loss. Ottawa has just one more win than Toronto and has been playing much worse as the RedBlacks have been outgained in their last nine games. The issues is having the worst offense and the seventh worst defense in the league. Ottawa is 5-24 ATS in its last 29 games against teams allowing 300 or more passing ypg while going 0-7 ATS in its last seven home games against teams allowing 430 or more ypg. Here, we play on underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points allowing 300 or more passing ypg. This situation is 33-6 ATS (84.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (683) Toronto Argonauts

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Monday Enforcer. This is the time that Calgary needs to get going and things are going in their favor starting today. The Stampeders have not played since August 17 where they lost 40-34 in overtime at home to the Montreal Alouettes to fall to 5-4 on the season. To put that into perspective, Calgary lost just five games all of last season. Part of the struggles are because of the lack of execution at quarterback but after missing the last seven games with a torn pectoral muscle, Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is expected to start against the Eskimos. Edmonton is also coming off a loss in its last game as it fell at home against Winnipeg to snap a two-game winning streak. The Eskimos are 1-4 ATS in their last five games against teams with a winning record while the Stampeders are 5-1 ATS in their last six games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play on home teams after two or more consecutive straight up losses, in weeks 10 through 15. This situation is 105-61 ATS (63.3 percent) since 1996. 9* (694) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the TORONTO ARGONAUTS for our CFL Game of the Week. Hamilton got away with it yet again as it won at British Columbia last week despite getting outgained by 106 total yards. That was the sixth time over the last seven games the Tiger-Cats have been outgained and yet they are 8-2 on the season and that record is obviously skewed. Five of the eight wins have come by just one possession, Hamilton has been outgained seven times and is getting outgained by an average of 21.6 ypg which may not seem like much but that is a lot for a double-digit favorite. Toronto is coming off a loss against Montreal which was the exact opposite situation where it was defeated by six points yet outgained the Alouettes by 157 total yards. It was the fourth time in the last six games the Argonauts have won the yardage battle but they were able to come away with the victory only once. Here, we play on road underdogs or pickems with a poor passing defense that is allowing 300 or more passing ypg. This situation is 37-12 ATS (75.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (691) Toronto Argonauts

This is a play on the B.C. LIONS for our CFL Game of the Week. After posting a CFL-best 7-2 home record in 2018, the B.C. Lions have dropped each of their three contests at BC Place this season with the closest result coming by ten points in the season opener against Winnipeg. The Lions are 1-8 overall and the schedule has not been in their favor as six of the first nine games have come on the road but they have played a lot better than that record shows. B.C. has outgained its opponent in four of its last seven games and overall, it has been outgained by just 33.8 ypg. That is not much worse than Hamilton, which has been outgained by 12.2 ypg on the season despite a 7-2 record which shows how its record is skewed as well. The Tiger-Cats were outgained in five straight games before last week when it won in Ottawa 21-7 to make it four wins in five games. With their bye week coming up, this is a big letdown spot for Hamilton. Here, we play on home underdogs or pickems after five or more consecutive straight up losses, in weeks 10 through 15. This situation is 23-5 ATS (82.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (686) B.C. Lions

This is a play on the OTTAWA REDBLACKS for our CFL Game of the Week. Though the RedBlacks fell short of picking up their second-straight win in Edmonton last weekend, the team put on one of its best defensive efforts of the season, while quarterback Dominique Davis threw for 289 yards and a touchdown. While they are 3-5, they could be 5-3 and right in the mix for the East Division lead. The Ottawa pass protection has improved tremendously. In the first six games, they allowed 14 sacks; in the past two games, it has been just one. The RedBlacks have lost three straight games at home and they have not lost four in a row at home since 2014, their expansion season. Hamilton is being deemed a Grey Cup contender but the record is skewed when digging deeper. The Tiger-Cats are 6-2 with four of those wins coming by one possession but they have been outgained in five straight games. When mentioning Ottawa last week, we said that they rank at or near the bottom in both offense and defense but a lot of that was due to early poor play and the RedBlacks have improved immensely and come into Saturday in the rare role of home underdog. Here, we play on home underdogs or pickems after one or more consecutive straight up losses, in weeks 10 through 15. This situation is 97-54 ATS (64.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (694) Ottawa RedBlacks

This is a play on the TORONTO ARGONAUTS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. Toronto picked up its first win of the season two weeks ago in what was biggest upset of the season as it handed Winnipeg its first loss of the season. Now at 1-6, the Argonauts look to carry that momentum forward and they have actually been playing much better for a longer period as they have outgained their opponent in three of their last four games. The only bad game came at Edmonton in a 26-0 loss so revenge is in play. Toronto is 6-0 ATS in its last six games following a bye week. Edmonton is undefeated this season while playing in the friendly confines of Commonwealth Stadium, however, they have fared much worse on the road as they are 1-3 on the year and have lost their last two contests on the road. The Eskimos are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games. Here, we play against road favorites of 3.5 to 10 points after playing a game at home, in weeks 10 through 15. This situation is 52-23 ATS (69.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (692) Toronto Argonauts

This is a play on the EDMONTON ESKIMOS for our CFL Game of the Week. Having had a hot start to the season, going 3-1 in their first four games of the season and putting up 125 points on the board in those four games, the Eskimos spark that had them start the season off hot has died down a bit in the past few weeks, having lost two of their past three games, while only scoring 54 points. The 4-3 record is a bit deceiving as Edmonton has outgained all but one opponent and that came by just a -24-yardage differential. It does not take much to understand why the Eskimos are dominating despite the average record as they lead the CFL in both total offense and total defense. Back in February, ex-RedBlacks quarterback of three seasons Trevor Harris inked a two-year deal with the Eskimos as a free agent, joining other teammates in Greg Ellingson and SirVincent Rogers in the move to Edmonton. In six games with the Eskimos this year, Ellingson has caught for 457 yards and two touchdowns, while Harris has thrown 2304 yards and 10 touchdowns. Ottawa snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over Montreal but it was the sixth straight game that is has been outgained and unlike Edmonton the stats do not lie. Ottawa is dead last in total offense and No. 7 in total defense. 10* (686) Edmonton Eskimos

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. Calgary finally has some competition in the West Division after years of dominance as it has to deal with Winnipeg and Edmonton and this is a true test of where it now stands. Calgary is 3-1 in four games without quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell. It scored just 17 points last week after putting up a total of 86 points in the previous three games but it did outgain Hamilton by 272 total yards so the game should not have been as close as it was. The Stampeders have outgained three of their last four opponents by an average of 193.3 ypg so the domination is still there despite many believing the ship has sailed. The loss of Mitchell is a big factor in that but Stampeders backup Nick Arbuckle ranks sixth in the CFL with 1,284 yards in five games. He has five touchdowns and just two interceptions and he leads all qualified starters by completing 73.9 percent of his passes. He leads the CFL in game-winning drives in the fourth quarter with two. Edmonton is coming off a shutout win over Toronto last week but that is not saying a whole lot. The defense has been dominant of late, allowing 26 points over the last three games but two of those came against B.C. and Toronto, which are a combined 2-12. Edmonton has dominated this series against the number with five straight covers but this is the first time since 2015 that the Eskimos are favored. And they should not be here. 10* (696) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the OTTAWA REDBLACKS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. This is not the records we expected from these two teams coming into this game we have two teams heading in opposite directions but that is where the value lies. This is the second meeting of the season with Montreal winning the first one on the road in Ottawa as an 8.5-point underdog and even though the record are what they are, the Alouettes should be nothing more than a pickem based on the venue change but we are seeing over a two-touchdown swing which is simply too much. With starting quarterback Dominique Davis set to make his return from injury after missing two games, the RedBlacks will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak in Montreal, but most importantly are on the hunt for a crucial two points in what is always a tight race to the top of the division. It has been a huge regression for Ottawa that has gone from Grey Cup participant to a team that is 2-4 and is getting close to must win territory. The Alouettes have been one of the pleasant surprises in the CFL so far this year as Montreal enters tonight with a 3-2 record, just two wins off of their win total for all of the 2018 season. They are on a three-game winning streak and while each victory came by at least a touchdown, Montreal did not dominate as it outgained the three opponents by just 108 total yards combined. Here, we play against teams after beating the spread by more than 14 points in two consecutive games, with a winning record on the season. This situation is 35-12 ATS (74.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (693) Ottawa RedBlacks

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. Hamilton is coming off its biggest win of the season as it upset then-undefeated Winnipeg 23-15 but the Blue Bombers were done in by five turnovers. The Tiger-Cats were outgained by 99 yards and it was the fourth time in six games they have been outgained. The only two games where they won the yardage battle came against Toronto and Montreal and this is a great spot for a letdown after that big win. Additionally, they lost quarterback Jeremiah Masoli to a torn ACL and Dane Evans will be making the start and he has seen limited action. Saskatchewan has won two straight games to improve to 3-3 on the season. The Roughriders are ranked No. 2 in total offense and No. 4 in total defense. Saskatchewan lost 23-17 in Hamilton in the regular-season opener on June 13. On the third offensive play, since-traded Roughriders quarterback Zach Collaros absorbed an illegal hit from Simoni Lawrence, who is to complete a two-game suspension on Thursday and emerged with a concussion. Saskatchewan actually outgained the Tiger-Cats by 134 yards in that game but turnovers and special teams were the difference. So that brings in revenge along with a situation based on turnovers where we play on favorites after two consecutive games where they forced one or less turnovers going up against an opponent after a game with a turnover margin of +3 or better. This situation is 23-4 ATS (85.2 percent) since 1996. Additionally, we play on teams after allowing 225 or less total yards in their previous game going up against an opponent after gaining 275 or less total yards in their previous game. This situation is 39-15 ATS (72.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (692) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the B.C. Lions for our CFL Game of the Month. This is the second game of a home-and-home between B.C. and Saskatchewan with the latter taking the first meeting at home. The Lions actually outgained the Roughriders by 89 yards but a costly pick and allowing a kickoff return for a touchdown did them in. The offense put up 468 total yards but they had to settle for too many field goals. B.C. is just 1-4 but has outgained its opponent in three of five games and the schedule has done it no favored as four of the first five games have come on the road. Field position has also been an issue. Of the Lions 75 offensive drives this season, only five have started on the opposing side of the field. The Lions opponent has started on their side of the field 13 times. Saskatchewan is 2-3 and remains winless on the road at 0-2. The Roughriders are coming off a three-game homestand, going 2-1, with the other win coming against hapless Toronto. Nothing comes easily in football, so the desperate Lions will come out fighting and the Roughriders should expect a very difficult game. Here, we play against favorites coming off a win over a division rival, in July games. This situation is 75-34 ATS (68.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (688) B.C. Lions

This is a play on the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. Hamilton is off to a 4-1 start and likely many will be calling for the upset here and ending the undefeated start to the season for Winnipeg. That record is deceiving however as the Tiger-Cats have been outgained in three of their five games and three of the wins came against Toronto, Montreal and Calgary which was without its starting quarterback. Nobody has been able to defeat the Tiger-Cats at home this season as they are currently 3-0 at Tim Hortons Field. A big reason for that is their league-leading offense as their 187 points are the most in the CFL. The 5-0 Blue Bombers have beaten their opponents by an average of nearly 18 ppg this season. They have given up just 80 points all season, including a minuscule eight total first-quarter points. Winnipeg has not trailed in four straight games and has been behind for just 9:24 this season, forcing opponents to often play catchup. The Tiger-Cats will not have their leader on defense as linebacker Simoni Lawrence sits out the first game of a two-game suspension and this is a big deal. The Tiger-Cats are 7-18-3 ATS in their last 28 games against team with a winning record while the Blue Bombers are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play on teams after allowing 225 or less total yards in their previous game going up against an opponent after gaining 5.5 or less yppl in their previous game. This situation is 40-14 ATS (74.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (685) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

This is a play on the MONTREAL ALOUETTES for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. After opening the season 0-2, Montreal has won two straight games and both have been legitimate as it outgained both Hamilton and Ottawa while registering 36 points on offense in both of those games. The Alouettes are third in the CFL in offense which was a concern heading into the season but Vernon Adams Jr. has done a solid job at quarterback. The Alouettes are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games. The Eskimos opened their three-game roadtrip with a 28-21 loss to the Blue Bombers, their first setback of the season, but rebounded with a 33-6 drubbing in B.C. last week. The Edmonton defense, which leads the CFL in allowing an average of 255 ypg, is second in sacks and third in giving up an average of 20.5 ppg and the Alouettes have already faced this defense. They put up 25 points with the game being tied late in the third quarter before a late touchdown sealed it for the Eskimos. Here, we play against favorites with a turnover margin of +0.75 /game or better on the season, after two consecutive games with a turnover margin of +2 or better. This situation is 39-15 ATS (72.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (694) Montreal Alouettes

This is a play on the OTTAWA REDBLACKS FOR OUR CFL Friday Enforcer. Ottawa is coming off a pair of losses including an embarrassing loss at home against Montreal last week as an 8.5-point favorite. The game prior to that was a home loss against Winnipeg so this sets up a revenge spot with a line that is completely overadjusted. Ottawa quarterback Dominique Davis got hurt in the last game but this might not be a bad thing despite the line going up. Davis won the starting role out of training camp and has started all four games for the RedBlacks but through four games, he has completed 103 of 156 passes for 1,132 yards with three touchdowns and seven picks. Former B.C. Lions pivot Jonathon Jennings will make his first start for Ottawa after signing with the club as a free agent this offseason. Winnipeg will be looking to go 5-0 for the first time since 1960 and while the chances are in its favor based on the number, it has shifted two touchdowns since the last meeting two weeks ago. This team is solid on both sides of the ball but is in an overpriced spot tonight. Here, we play on road underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points coming off an upset loss to a division rival as a favorite, in the first half of the season. This situation is 25-4 ATS (86.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (691) Ottawa RedBlacks

This is a play on the HAMILTON TIGER-CATS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. We played against Hamilton last week as it lost at home against Montreal in what was a classic letdown/lookahead spot after starting the season 3-0 and with this game looming. Lookaheads are a term that can be overused but in this case, the Tiger-Cats have been eyeing this one. They defeated Calgary back in September of 2011 and in the seven seasons since then, the they have been on the short end of 14 consecutive games against the Stampeders, 15 when you include the Grey Cup in 2014. This is one of the better teams that Hamilton has had to break the streak and it faces a shorthanded Calgary team. The Tiger-Cats will be facing Stampeders backup quarterback Nick Arbuckle instead of 2018 CFL Most Outstanding Player and Grey Cup MVP Bo Levi Mitchell. Mitchell is 12-0 against Hamilton. The Stampeders are coming off their best game of the season in a win over Saskatchewan but this is a different team now traveling in back-to-back weeks. Hamilton also has the benefit of an extra two days of rest over Calgary. Here, we play on favorites after 2 consecutive games where they forced 1 or less turnovers against opponent after a game with a turnover margin of +3 or better. This situation is 22-4 ATS (84.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (688) Hamilton Tiger-Cats

This is a play on the TORONTO ARGONAUTS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. 3-0 Winnipeg hosts 0-3 Toronto in a matchup of the best team against the worst team in the CFL. To no surprise, the public is all over the Blue Bombers but the line is taking this into consideration and this is simply too big of a number in what can be a very volatile league. Toronto has not looked good but is coming off its best game and it can carry that forward. It was the first start of the season for Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, who replaced James Franklin (hamstring) after he went on the six-game injured list. Bethel-Thompson acknowledged he has a lot of weapons on offense and that first start was big one to get into the flow and improve the unit. Toronto head coach Corey Chamblin said his players aren't down on themselves and he's seeing improvement. Winnipeg has been led by its defense as it has not allowed a touchdown over the last two games and has allowed just one all season. The Blue Bombers have a strong rushing attack on offense but the passing game has been a letdown and that is key with a line this big as there is no quick strike offense that can put Toronto away early. Here, we play on road underdogs or pick with a poor passing defense allowing 300 or more passing ypg. This situation is 34-9 ATS (79.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (683) Toronto Argonauts

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Game of the Week. Calgary bounced back from its season opening loss with a win over B.C. last week but paid the price as starting quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell went down late. Nick Arbuckle, who led the Stampeders to the come-from-behind win will be starting. Arbuckle connected on all nine passes he threw for 93 yards and a major score in the win and while it was solid, he is no Mitchell and this will be his first road start. Running back Don Jackson and receiver Juwan Brescacin are also out for the Stampeders as the depth will be tested. Saskatchewan is off to a 1-2 start but did pick up its first win of the season last week after opening with a pair of close losses. Cody Fajardo threw for a career-high 430 yards last week, dissecting the Argonauts secondary on the way to victory and he has been solid since taking over from Isaac Harker who opened the season as the starter for the injured Zach Collaros but did not last the opening game. The Roughriders will get a boost on defense as Solomon Elimimian will start at middle linebacker after missing the team's first three games of the season. Despite being 1-2, the Roughriders have won the yardage battle in all three games and by an average of 110 ypg. Calgary has failed to cover 12 of its last 16 games against the West while the Roughriders are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games against the West. Saskatchewan is 17-6 ATS in its last 23 games after allowing nine points or less last game and this has been a common success across the league as we play on favorites after allowing nine points or less last game. This situation is 93-50 ATS (65 percent) since 1996. 10* (696) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the OTTAWA REDBLACKS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. Ottawa comes in off its bye week with a 2-0 record and has had the luxury of staying put the last three weeks with no travel. In Week One for the RedBlacks, a win over Calgary, it was probably the defense that bailed out the offense. In Week Two, a win over Saskatchewan, the offense put up 44 points as the RedBlacks won by three. The Ottawa defense is much better than it showed by allowing 41 points against the Roughriders. Quarterback Dominique Davis impressed in the win, completing 30 of his 39 pass attempts for 354 passing yards and three touchdowns. Winnipeg also comes in 2-0 and got a little fortunate last week as it was outgained by 162 total yards. If the Blue Bombers are going to start a season 3-0 for the first time since 2014, they will have to do it without their best defensive player as middle linebacker Adam Bighill has been placed on the one game injured list. Bighill was the 2018 CFL Defensive Player of the Year. The RedBlacks are 4-1 ATS in their last five games against teams with a winning record. 10* (692) Ottawa RedBlacks

This is a play on the MONTREAL ALOUETTES for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. The public is all over Hamilton here for obvious reasons as it comes in a perfect 3-0 on the season while Montreal remains winless at 0-2. The last two wins for the Tiger-Cats has come by a combined score of 105-24 which includes a win over Montreal last week 41-10. The difference here is the change in venue as they mover to Montreal yet Hamilton comes in favored by nearly the same amount as it goes from a 13-point home favorite to a 12.5-point road favorite. It has been some rough years for the Alouettes but they closed last season with two straight wins and played Edmonton tough in the season opener and tonight marks the home opener for Montreal. Hamilton has not started a season 4-0 since 1989 and clearly it is in good shape to match that but stranger things have happened in this league and going against the public has been a huge factor in the past. Montreal Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. looks like he is worth investing time in while B.J. Cunningham and William Stanback continue to be exciting options on offense. Despite sitting 0-2, the Alouettes lead the league in turnover ratio at +4 while home teams are 8-3 on the season. Here, we play against favorites off a win over a division rival, in the first month of the season. This situation is 59-24 ATS (71.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (690) Montreal Alouettes

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Monday Enforcer. Toronto is coming off a complete debacle last week in its season opener as it lost 64-14 at home against Hamilton and that is clearly playing into this line. Both sides of the ball were awful for the Argonauts as quarterback James Franklin looked skittish in the pocket and was pulled after failing to get anything going and while the defense allowed 64 points, they sustained some key injuries to go along with that. This will be a homecoming of sorts for Argonauts head coach Corey Chamblin, who was head coach of the Roughriders for three and a half seasons. He was at the helm when the Riders won the 2013 Grey Cup and he is already feeling the pressure. Saskatchewan is off to a 0-2 start but both games were winnable as the combined losses were by just nine points and the Roughriders actually outgained both opponents. Quarterback Zach Collaros remains out but Cody Fajardo made his first CFL start and he was solid as he completed 27-of-34 passes for 360 yards and two touchdowns. He has the ability to build on that tonight against an awful Toronto defense. Saskatchewan is 26-8 ATS in its last 34 games off a road cover where the team lost straight up as an underdog while the Argonauts are 9-24 ATS in their last 33 games following a straight up loss. 10* (688) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS for our CFL Thursday Enforcer. Edmonton is off to a 2-0 start with big wins over B.C. and Montreal but both of those victories came at home and the Eskimos hit the road for the first time this season. The weapons on offense, including receivers Greg Ellingson, Ricky Collins Jr. and Kenny Stafford, and running back CJ Gable, have moved the Eskimos to the top of the league in almost all offensive categories behind quarterback Trevor Harris. Now they face their first challenge of the season. Winnipeg is also coming off a win over B.C. in its season opener and is also coming off a rare early season bye week. The Blue Bombers offense operated an efficient attack in the season-opening win before the bye, as Matt Nichols threw for three touchdowns and Andrew Harris rushed for 148 yards. Now, they get receiver Chris Matthews into the rotation making the offense that much more lethal. The situation is just the opposite here as the Blue Bombers lone game came on the road making this their home opener. Going back, the Blue Bombers are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games against teams with a winning record and this situation has treated them well as Winnipeg was 3-0 last year coming off a bye, and 5-0 since 2017. 10* (682) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

This is a play on the B.C. LIONS for our CFL Game of the Week. Winnipeg added some key pieces to its roster and many are saying this is finally the year to end a 30-year Grey Cup drought. The Blue Bombers were close last year, falling to Calgary in the Western Final and this could be the year should they stay healthy. Last season, the receiving corps was a negative but they added Chris Matthews, who played three seasons in the NFL and he is going to have a big season. But it will not start tonight as he is on the injury list and will miss the opener. B.C. general manager Ed Hervey spent his off-season picking up talent from around the league and beyond, including receivers Duron Carter and Lemar Durant, offensive lineman Brett Boyko and linebacker Maleki Harris. The real prize however was quarteback Mike Reilly who makes his long-anticipated debut since signing with the Lions this off-season, and the weapons around him have the potential to put up big numbers right from the start. The Lions went just 2-7 on the road last season but went 7-2 at home, a three-point loss to Saskatchewan and a loss to eventually Grey Cup Champion Calgary in the regular season finale that meant nothing. 10* (688) B.C. Lions

This is a play on the HAMILTON TIGER-CATS for our CFL Opening Night Enforcer. Orlondo Steinauer will be making his head coaching debut tonight for Hamilton and it has been a long time coming as he has been a top assistant in the CFL following an elite playing career. Usually, injuries do not impact games early in the season but Saskatchewan is down some key players. Veteran offensive lineman Brendon LaBatte will open the season on the six-game injured list, while linebacker Emmanuel Arceneaux and slot back Solomon Elimimian will also miss the Week One opener. The Roughriders will again hand the offensive reigns to Zach Collaros and this could again be dicey. Last season, he would throw more interceptions than touchdowns, only twice did he register more touchdowns than interceptions in a game, he exceeded 300 yards in a single game twice and only once would he have multiple touchdown passes in a game. On the other side, Jeremiah Masoli and the Ticats are looking to repeat as the top CFL top offense. It was an impressive attack last year, and most of the critical pieces are back including two of the best receivers in the league in Luke Tasker and Brandon Banks. On the other side, the defense is filled with impressive playmakers, including experienced veterans like linebacker Simoni Lawrence, corner Delvin Breaux and nose tackle Ted Laurent. Here, we play against underdogs or pickems, poor passing defense from last season, allowing a completion percentage of 61 percent or worse. This situation is 86-43 ATS (66.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (682) Hamilton Tiger-Cats

This is a play on the CALGARY STAMPEDERS for our CFL Grey Cup Winner. Sometimes one of the biggest factors pertaining to the Grey Cup is the weather but that is not the case this season as conditions will be ideal. Calgary had a three-game slide at the end of October but bounced back with a pair of wins as it defeated B.C. to claim the West Division and then took care of Winnipeg last week to advance to the Grey Cup for the fifth time in the last seven years including the last three. The Stampeders have lost the last tow so there is some extra juice tonight. We played against Ottawa last week and the result was not good as it unleashed on the Hamilton defense, namely Trevor Harris who threw for a CFL playoff record six touchdowns but the challenge is greater this week. Calgary's defense led the CFL in fewest offensive points allowed (17.8 ppg), offensive touchdowns (27), passing touchdowns (11), was tied for most sacks (45) and second in fewest offensive yards allowed (321.4 ypg). This is a revenge game of sorts for Calgary as it faced Ottawa in the 2016 Grey Cup and lost in overtime as the 8-9-1 RedBlacks earned a stunning 39-36 overtime victory over Calgary (15-2-1) in Toronto. 10* (668) Calgary Stampeders

This is a play on the HAMILTON TIGER-CATS for our CFL Game of the Week. Hamilton is coming off a blowout victory over B.C. last week in the first round of the playoffs and despite the 9-10 record, this is the most dangerous team remaining in the playoffs. The Tiger-Cats are the only team in the league that were ranked in the top three in both total offense and total defense and they finished with the best yardage differential at +72 ypg. Revenge does not really come into play this time of the year based on what is at stake but the history plays a role as Hamilton lost all three meetings to Ottawa this season and the significant part is that the Tiger-Cats were favored in all three meetings and are now catching points. Ottawa had the luxury of a bye last week but momentum is more important at this point of the season. Here, we play on underdogs or pickems after failing to cover the spread in two out of their last three games, with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 in the second half of the season. This situation is 42-15 ATS (73.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (663) Hamilton Tiger-Cats

This is a play on the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS for our CFL Game of the Week. Winnipeg heads to Saskatchewan for a first round matchup between bitter rivals and the road team some in with better momentum. While Saskatchewan closed the season winning five of six games but it was outgained in half of those games and the Roughriders were outgained overall on the season. Winnipeg lost its season finale but all starters sat in that one and it had won five straight games prior to that. The quarterback comparison is most important to look at for matchups against the opposing defenses and Winnipeg has a significant edge. Blue Bombers starting quarterback Matt Nichols completed 34-of-64 passes (53.1 per cent) for 486 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions in the three games against Saskatchewan this season. But over his final five regular-season starts, all wins, he threw seven touchdown passes with just one interception. On the other side, quarterback Zach Collaros is expected to play for Saskatchewan despite an upper body injury but threw for only 2,999 yards in 14 starts this season. What's more, Collaros has more interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (nine). Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 after two or more consecutive wins against the spread, winning 60-75% or more of their games, in the second half of the season. This situation is 28-7 ATS (80 percent) since 1996. 10* (661) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

This is a play on the EDMONTON ESKIMOS for our CFL Game of the Week. Only one game on Saturday has playoff implications and this is not one of those but there are still significant areas that make this playable. Winnipeg is in the postseason and its seeding is set so there is nothing to play for today as the goal is to stay healthy. Quarterback Matt Nichols is not to play as the Blue Bombers have listed Chris Streveler as their starter. Running back Andrew Harris is listed as a backup as he is likely to only play sparingly as he sits just seven yards away from a second consecutive rushing title. Numerous other positions will be filled with backups as well. While there is nothing to play for on the Eskimos side, there will be plenty of motivation. A win will give the Eskimos a 9-9 record and would also give the Eskimos a 7-2 record at home. Payback is in play as well as Edmonton had its worst offensive performance of the season here in Week 16 in a 30-3 loss to the Blue Bombers. There is also the future to keep in mind for every player on the roster as GM/VP Brock Sunderland said earlier this week that if anyone is treating their Week 21 game as a meaningless one, they are gone. Here, we play on home teams that are averaging between 385 to 420 ypg going up against a team averaging between 345 to 385 ypg, after allowing 7.6 or more yppl in their previous game. This situation is 23-6 ATS (79.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (654) Edmonton Eskimos

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. With the Winnipeg win over Calgary last night, all six playoff spots have been secured and now the only thing left is jockeying for positions. It looked as though the West Division was going to be locked up by Calgary but the Stampeders suffered their third straight loss and winning the division is no longer a guarantee. Saskatchewan defeat Calgary last week to take the season series 2-1 which means a tie gives them the division and a spot to host the West Division final on November 18th. In order for this to happen, the Roughriders need to win tonight which is their regular season finale and hope that B.C. can extend the Calgary losing streak to four games next week. That will be pointless if they do not get it done tonight and they come in having won eight of their last 10 games and knowing they are off next week will have then fully fueled tonight. B.C. has won six of its last seven games and it is likely going to head to Hamilton in the crossover game in the postseason. The Lions have had a couple of successful late season pickups as DeVier Posey and Tyrell Sutton have become big additions to the team and make the Lions a serious contender down the stretch as their defense has picked it up considerably in the back half of the season. We cannot ignore the fact they are 2-6 on the road with one of those wins coming at 3-13 Montreal. The Roughriders have covered six of their last seven divisional games while the Lions are 0-6 ATS in their last six games following three or more consecutive wins. 10* (664) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the EDMONTON ESKIMOS for our CFL Friday Enforcer. The West Division playoff race is heating up and this game tonight will go a long way in determining the outcomes. Edmonton got back to .500 with a win over Ottawa last week which snapped a three-game losing skid and kept its playoff hopes alive. It was obviously a big win for the standings but the performance is something they can carry forward. The Eskimos did not allow a sack which gave quarterback Mike Reilly an opportunity to get back to his normal ways. It was a big bounce-back performance by an Eskimos pass protection that surrendered 11 sacks in their three previous outings, after averaging just two sacks a game over their previous 12. This is a must win for the Eskimos as a loss puts them at 8-9 which would be a game and a half behind idle Winnipeg and the only way to make the playoffs would to have Winnipeg lose against Calgary next week and then defeat the Blue Bombers in the season finale in Week 21 as they would own the tiebreaker. A victory tonight gives then a little breathing room. B.C. is coming off an upset win at Calgary, handing the Stampeders their first home loss of the season. The playoff situation for the Lions is simple, if they win tonight they are in and while things look good, should B.C. lose out and it is out of the playoffs if Edmonton also wins against Winnipeg. The Lions have won five of the last six games as they have been one of the hotter teams in the league but they have not been overly dominant as they have been outgained in half of those games. B.C. is 6-1 at home but it is getting outgained by an average of 25.6 ypg which is telling of the truer story going on. Here, we play on teams where the line is +3 to -3 revenging a loss as a favorite, with a winning percentage of between .450 and .550 on the season. This situation is 27-5 ATS (84.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (653) Edmonton Eskimos

This is a play on the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. We lost our big game last week on Edmonton as it was covering for the first three quarters until early in the fourth quarter when Saskatchewan picked off a Mike Reilly pass and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown to take a four-point lead and the eventual win. Reilly was picked off three times so the fact that the Roughriders were outgained for the sixth time in their last seven games meant nothing. The victory cliched a playoff spot for Saskatchewan which has won three straight games and seven of its last eight despite the negative yardage differentials. The only time it has won the stats over the last seven games was against 3-12 Montreal so a lot of things have gone its way during this unexpected run. The defense has shown improvement but the stagnate offense will eventually catch up as the Roughriders are ahead of only Montreal in total offense as they are averaging just 333.5 ypg. The Roughriders are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games after having won four out of their last five games. Winnipeg has won three straight games to improve to 8-7 on the season and the last victory could keep the momentum rolling as it defeated Ottawa in overtime. The Blue Bombers moved ahead of Edmonton and they control their own destiny at this point to host a playoff game. The three-game run is a season high and it has been a dominating one as they have led by at least 15 points each time, with two wire-to-wire victories. This is a revenge game as well in this rivalry as Winnipeg has lost the first two meetings this season which came in back-to-back weeks a month ago despite outgaining the Roughriders both times. The Blue Bombers are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games against teams with a winning record. 10* (664) Winnipeg Blue Bombers