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u64.5 (-110)
After getting torched through the first few weeks of the season, the Lions' defence has really clamped down under DC Mike Benevides. B.C. now ranks third in points allowed per game while surrendering a league-best 3.8 yards per rush. I expect B.C. to put up plenty of points, but Toronto will have a tough time doing its part to push this total Over 64.5 without Kelly — a number the Argos haven't eclipsed in their last 11 games. Playable to 62.5.
BC -2.5 (-130)
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly is listed as questionable for this one after being limited in practice late this week due to an injury to his throwing hand. Having already clinched a home playoff game, there’s not much reason for the Argos to start Kelly this afternoon, especially with Montreal pulling away for first place in the East Division. Toronto is essentially locked into the second seed with four games remaining in the regular season. Meanwhile, the BC Lions are still fighting tooth and nail for a home playoff game, deadlocked with Saskatchewan at 8-7 entering Week 18, with Winnipeg and Calgary close behind. The Lions have rattled off seven wins over their last nine games, with Nathan Rourke & Co. reaching 30+ points in six of those contests. With a heavy disparity in motivation, taking BC on the spread is playable to -3.5.
After getting torched through the first few weeks of the season, the Lions' defence has really clamped down under DC Mike Benevides. B.C. now ranks third in points allowed per game while surrendering a league-best 3.8 yards per rush. I expect B.C. to put up plenty of points, but Toronto will have a tough time doing its part to push this total Over 64.5 without Kelly — a number the Argos haven't eclipsed in their last 11 games. Playable to 62.5.
