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Predicted Score

Stampeders vs Argonauts · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

CGY logo
CGY
CGY

--

-1.5 +110

o66.5 -110

-110

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

--

+1.5 -105

u69.5 -112

+110

Ottawa @ Saskatchewan
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

RedBlacks vs Roughriders · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

OTT logo
OTT
OTT

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+7.5 -112

o59.5 -115

+320

SSK logo
SSK
SSK

--

-7.5 +100

u60.5 -110

-375

Edmonton @ Montreal
Matchup Stats
Hamilton @ BC
Matchup Stats
Ottawa RedBlacks logo OTT @ Saskatchewan Roughriders logo SSK Fri, Aug 7 • 9:00 PM ET
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Ottawa RedBlacks logo Saskatchewan Roughriders logo u61.5 (-112)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Although the Ottawa Redblacks' defense is always a risk to give up 35+ points, I'm not so sure their offense is capable of scoring 25+. The Redblacks are averaging just 23.7 PPG and have scored fewer than 25 in five of seven games, including the first time they played the Saskatchewan Roughriders. And with the Roughriders' injuries at receiver, they could lean on the ground attack and shorten this game.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders logo SSK -8.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

The Ottawa Redblacks are the worst team in the CFL and just fired defensive coordinator Will Fields following their 0-7 start. Things won't get better in Regina against a Saskatchewan Roughriders team that's top three in the league in both PPG (33.1) and points allowed per game (27.9). Ottawa is bottom two in both.

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Edmonton Elks logo EDM @ Montreal Alouettes logo MTL Sat, Aug 8 • 3:00 PM ET
Total
Edmonton Elks logo Montreal Alouettes logo o59.5 (-110)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor

Davis Alexander has been on a tear under center for the Alouettes, leading the CFL with 2,788 passing yards. He's also fueled the league's most productive receiving duo, with Tyson Philpot and Tyler Snead ranking first and second in receiving yards. Both sides are averaging more than 400 yards of net offence per game and combined for 61.5 points in their last meeting despite settling for seven field goals, so I'd play the Over up to a similar threshold.

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Edmonton Elks logo EDM +3.5 (-110)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor

The Edmonton Elks and Montreal Alouettes enter this matchup with the best records in their respective divisions, but a spread of more than a touchdown has me backing the road team. These two teams last met in Week 3, when the Elks prevailed 32-29 as 2.5-point underdogs. Running back Justin Rankin went off in that matchup, gashing the Als for 179 yards on the ground. This time around, Montreal will be without starting defensive backs Najee Murray and Wesley Sutton, as well as defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson and linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku. On the season, Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo trails only Saskatchewan's Trevor Harris in completion percentage (71.9%), while the Elks' defence has excelled at creating turnovers, ranking first in interceptions and forced fumbles. Edmonton is 6-0 ATS in the CFL odds this season, including a 3-1 SU record on the road, and I'd play this to +3.

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The above table shows the result of the last 100 CFL computer picks. This table features important information you can use to shape your Canadian Football League bets, like the public consensus, ATS and totals. Before you throw up your hands in frustration like a center watching his quarterback get sacked 13 seconds after the snap, we'll explain the ins and outs of betting on the CFL.

ROI

This amount is the profit (or loss) based on a bettor placing $100 on each of the last 100 CFL picks made by the computer on both the opening and closing lines. "To Win" represents the win based on moneyline bets. "ATS" signifies the win based on wagers against the spread. "Total O/U" shows the amount bettors would win on Over or Under wagers.

Record Keeping

Wins are listed first, losses second, and pushes or ties are third. Since there are no ties in CFL moneyline betting, if there is a push listed, that would mean the computer predicted a tie and wouldn't have placed a wager on that game.

At Odds Shark, we want you to have everything you need to make smart CFL wagers, which is why you'll also see the predicted score. The predicted score can give you a hint about which way to bet. For instance, if Hamilton is playing Ottawa and the predicted score is 31.4-18.4 for the Tiger-Cats, you could make a simple moneyline bet. For moneyline bets you would only need to bet on one team to triumph over the other. In this case if you picked Hamilton and they won, you'd win your moneyline bet. On the other hand, if the Redblacks won, you'd lose your bet.

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