WINNIPEG (4 - 11) at TORONTO (7 - 8) - 10/19/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-3 against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-2 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON (7 - 8) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (11 - 4) - 10/19/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 9 or more games since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-5 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 6-4 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL (9 - 6) at SASKATCHEWAN (8 - 7) - 10/20/2012, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 52 over the last 3 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 95-63 ATS (+25.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) off a loss against a division rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-2 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-2 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
HAMILTON (5 - 10) at CALGARY (9 - 6) - 10/20/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-1 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-1 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games
Winnipeg is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Toronto17-7-1 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
EDMONTON vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
Edmonton is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing British Columbia
British Columbia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of British Columbia's last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton
MONTREAL vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Montreal is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Saskatchewan is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
HAMILTON vs. CALGARY
Hamilton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Hamilton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Calgary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Calgary's last 14 games when playing Hamilton
CFL Betting Notes - Week 17
By David Schwab
VegasInsider.com
The cream is starting to rise to the top in CFL with all four favorites winning both straight-up and against the spread last week. British Columbia started things off last Friday night with a 37-17 victory over Hamilton as a 1½ -point road favorite.
The early game on Saturday saw Calgary run past Winnipeg 32-21 as a three-point road favorite to clinch a spot in the postseason. Later in the day, Edmonton improved its playoff chances with a 37-20 win over Saskatchewan as a one-point favorite at home. Montreal made its way back into the playoffs on Sunday by doubling-up Toronto 24-12 as a 2½ -point road favorite.
The following is brief preview of Week 17 in the CFL along with the opening point spread and 'over/under' lines as provided by 5Dimes.
Friday, Oct. 19
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Toronto Argonauts OFF Total: OFF
You can just about put the fork in Winnipeg's playoff chances at 4-11 SU but it has been competitive ATS at 7-8. The total has stayed UNDER in five of its last six games. The Argonauts are clinging to a playoff spot right now in the East at 7-8 SU (7-8 ATS) but still need a couple of victories to officially clinch a spot. The total has stayed UNDER in their last four games.
The Blue Bombers have already lost the first two meetings this season SU but they earned a split ATS with each team covering on the road. Winnipeg is 8-18 ATS in its last 26 trips to Toronto and the total has stayed UNDER in 13 of the last 18 meetings overall.
Edmonton Eskimos vs. British Columbia Lions (-8) Total: 47
The Eskimos' back-to-back victories over Calgary and the Tiger-Cats raised their overall record to 7-8 SU and 9-6 ATS. They have now covered in three of their last four games with the total going OVER in three of them. BC is firmly in the driver seat for another West Division title at a CFL-best 11-4 SU, but it is under .500 ATS at 7-8. The total has stayed UNDER in its last four games.
These teams split two earlier meetings this season with each team winning SU on the road. Edmonton snapped a four-game losing streak to the Lions both SU and ATS with a 27-14 victory on July 20 as an 8½ -point road underdog while BC returned the favor in a 19-81 squeaker as a 3½ -point road favorite on Sept.22. The total stayed UNDER in both games and has now stayed UNDER in five of the last seven meetings.
Saturday, Oct. 20
Montreal Alouettes vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders (-3½) Total: 53
Montreal extended its lead in the East to two games with last week's win. It is now 9-6 SU and 7-8 ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in four of its last five games. The Roughriders are 8-7 both SU and ATS and can clinch a playoff spot in the West with a win and some help. The total has stayed UNDER in six of their last nine games.
The Alouettes beat Saskatchewan 28-17 back on Sept.16 as 6 ½ -point favorites at home and have now won eight of the last 10 meetings SU. The Roughriders have a 6-2 edge ATS in the last eight meetings and the total has stayed UNDER in seven of the last 10 meetings including the first game between the two this year.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Calgary Stampeders (-6½) Total: 55½
The Tiger-Cats playoff chances are on life-support at 5-10 SU (7-8 ATS) and they have just two SU victories in their last 10 games. The total has gone OVER in five of their last seven games. Calgary is now 9-6 SU and 8-7 ATS. It is just 2-2 SU and ATS in its last four games and the total has gone OVER in three of those contests.
Calgary beat Hamilton 31-20 in early August as a four-point road underdog. The total stayed UNDER the 59½-point line but it went OVER in the previous three meetings. The Stampeders have won seven of the last nine meetings SU and are 6-2 ATS in the last eight. They are 4-1 ATS at home against Hamilton in the last five meetings.
CFL's Week 17 Betting Preview
By Covers.com
With only three games remaining on the regular season schedule, the drive to the postseason continues for CFL teams in Week 17.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto Argonauts (-4.5, 50.5)
The Blue Bombers are coming off a 32-21 loss to Calgary and need to win in Toronto Friday to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. The Bombers received some good news earlier this week when first-string QB Buck Pierce (concussion) was cleared to play. Pierce has been sidelined since taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Toronto’s Brandon Isaac in a 29-10 home loss to the Argos on Sept. 29.
The Argonauts are second in the East Division with a mediocre record of 7-8. Toronto has dropped two straight and suffered losses in four of its last five games. However, head coach Scott Milanovich announced that first-string QB Ricky Ray (MCL) will return Friday and give the club a much-needed morale boost. The Argonauts are just 1-5 ATS in their last six home games.
Edmonton Eskimos at B.C. Lions (-8, 47)
The Lions have already clinched a playoff spot with the best record (11-4) in the CFL after 15 games. The Leos have won two straight and five of their last six contests after a convincing 37-17 victory over Hamilton last week. Quarterback Travis Lulay, who celebrated the birth of a new child earlier this week, converted 27 of 34 passes for 343 yards and two touchdowns, extending his streak of consecutive games with at least one passing score to 26 straight.
The Eskimos kept their playoff hopes alive with a 37-20 win over Saskatchewan last week. Running back Hugh Charles racked up a career-high 152 yards on 17 carries in the win to earn CFL Offensive Player of the Week honors. Edmonton is 5-1 ATS in its last six October games.
Montreal Alouettes at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-3.5, 53)
The Alouettes (9-7) are the only team in the East with a winning record after they avoided a third straight loss with a 24-12 victory over the Argos last week. Quarterback Anthony Calvillo has completed less than 54 percent of his pass attempts over the last five games, something that has happened only once during his previous 10 outings in 2012. The 19-year CFL veteran has looked mediocre at times this season and has voiced his frustration in dealings with the media over the last few weeks.
The Roughriders are one of the hottest teams in the league since the start of September, winning five of their last six games. However, Kory Sheets has cooled off as of late. The running back has scored just once in his last five games, which is a far cry from his efforts earlier in the campaign when he recorded at least one TD in five straight contests. The teams have played under the total in four of the last five meetings.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Calgary Stampeders (-7, 56)
The Tiger-Cats managed just three points through the first three quarters in front of their hometown fans, eventually leading to a 37-17 loss to British Columbia last week. The Hamilton defense surrendered 476 yards to the Lions and was stuck on the field for just under 40 minutes in the contest, limiting the opportunities for the league’s best offensive unit (29.2 points per game) led by QB Henry Burris.
Calgary has already secured a spot in the playoffs, thanks to a 9-6 mark after it took out Winnipeg last week. Quarterback Kevin Glenn led the way for the Stampeders, converting 21 of 29 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns. The Stamps won the most recent battle with the Tiger-Cats, who are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings with Calgary, by a score of 31-20 in August.
CFL Week 17
Winnipeg (4-11) @ Toronto (7-8) -- Woeful Bombers split their last four games but are 2-5 vs spread as road underdog, with five losses by 11+ points; they're 0-2 vs Argonauts this year, losing 25-22 (+7.5) here in Week 4, 29-10 (-3.5) at home three weeks ago. 8 of Winnipeg's 11 losses are by 10+ points. Argonauts lost four of last five games, scoring 12 or less points in three of last four- they're 0-4 vs spread when favored this year. Toronto lost four of its last five home games SU. Under is 5-0-1 in last six Winnipeg games, 4-0 in Toronto's last four tilts.
Edmonton (7-8) @ British Columbia (11-4) -- Lions won nine of last 11 games after a 2-2 start; they're 4-3 as home favorites, winning home games by 17-3-19-33-5-5 points (only loss to Edmonton in Week 4). Visiting team won both series games this year; Eskimos (+7.5) won 27-14 here back in Week 4, then lost 19-18 (-3.5) at home four weeks ago. Edmonton is 2-5 on road, 3-3 as road underdogs, losing away games by 1-16-1-43-24 points. Four of last five Eskimo games went over; under is 3-0-1 in Lions' last four games. Both teams won their last two games.
Montreal (9-6) @ Saskatchewan (8-7) -- Roughriders (+6) lost 28-17 at Montreal in Week 12, turning ball over three times in game they trailed 22-6 at half-- Riders are 5-2 SU at home, 2-2 as home favorites, winning in Regina by 16-3-52-5-6 points. Alouettes went long way towards clinching East last week when they beat Toronto 27-12; Als are 3-4 on road, 1-3 as road dogs. Faves covered six of their seven away games. Montreal allowed less than 20 points in four of its last five wins. Four of last five Montreal games stayed under the total.
Hamilton (5-10) @ Calgary (9-6) -- Stampeders were 2-3 when they won 31-20 at Hamilton (+4) in Week 7, game that started them on current 7-3 run; Stamps ran ball for 233 yards in that game, rallying back from 10-7 halftime deficit. Calgary is 5-2 at home, 3-4 as home favorites, winning home games by 28-3-1-41-24 points. TiCats failed to cover any of last five road games, losing by 7-12-14-22-15 points- they're 1-4 vs spread as road dogs. 11 of 15 Hamilton games went over total; under is 7-3-1 in Calgary's last 11. Stamps playing for home field in first round of playoffs.
Home (34-26). Favorites (26-33), Over (27-31-2). West 19-9 vs East. Home underdogs are 12-5 in the CFL this season (0-3 last week).
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