Ron Raymond's CFL Football Picks and Predictions
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- 5* CFL BEST BET Record: 0-1 ATS
- 1* CFL Record: 2-2 ATS
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CFL Week 2 Previews
By CFL Handicapper Ron Raymond of Phoenixsports.com
CFL Week 1 is in the books and all four new head coaches came out with a passing grade. Rich Stubler won with defense and that’s not hard to figure out, he was the defensive coordinator for the Argos last season. Stampeders head coach John Hufnagel impressed the home fans in Calgary with a 28-18 win over the Lions. Saskatchewan’s field general Ken Miller rolled over the Edmonton Eskimos in the fourth quarter, as they won by 21 points. Finally, Marc Trestman and the Alouettes went into Ivor Wynne Stadium as a +2.5 point road underdog and got the job done vs. the Tigercats.
Furthermore, it’s true what they say; defenses are always ahead of the offenses at the beginning of the season, as all four games went under the total in Week 1. Plus, look for the UNDER trend to continue this weekend, as the UNDER is 10-5-2 for the home teams in Week 2 when the total went under in their last game. In fact, taking this a step further, the UNDER is 5-0-1 for the Home Dogs in this role since ’96; which means consider the UNDER in the Calgary vs. Edmonton game.
Hamilton (43.5) vs. Toronto (-10.5)
- Tigercats at Argos History: Hamilton is 5-13-1 (ATS) 4-15 (SU) 7-12-0 (O/U/P) in Toronto since 1996.
The Hamilton Tigercats didn’t start the ’08 campaign on the right foot, they lost 33-10 as a -2.5 point home favorite and it didn’t take long for the Tiger cats to lose their off season confidence heading into last weeks opener. Too make matters worst for Charlie Taaffe and the Tigercats, their facing a Toronto Argos team who are coming off an impressive road win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Here’s some facts on Hamilton entering week 2 of a season when they are coming off a lost in the season opener; the Tiger cats are 5-3-0 ATS, 3-5 SU and the UNDER is 6-1-1. Toronto on the other hand went with a two QB system, Kerry Joseph started the game and Michael Bishop came into the game in the second quarter to give the team a spark. The Argos have been labeled a -10.5 point home favorite vs. the Tigercats and since 1996, when the Argos are a home team and won their last game between 4 to 7 points, they are 10-4 SU in this role. Hamilton has not won in Toronto since July 20th 2001 during Week 3, the Tiger Cats won 24-18 as a +9.0 point road underdog.
ATSDatabase.com Stat of the Game: When TORONTO team played as a -10.0 or more Favorite - Coming off a game scored 21 points or more; The Argos are 20-0 SU in this spot.
Ron Raymond’s Pick on this game: Click here
Calgary (-2) vs. Edmonton (54.0)
- Stampeders at Eskimos History: Calgary is 9-11-0 (ATS) 7-13 (SU) 12-8-0 (O/U/P) in Edmonton since ’96.
If anybody needed a win in Week 1 of the CFL opening week, it was Danny Maciocia! The Eskimos didn’t make the playoffs last year for the first time in 34 years and the pressure is on the skipper’s team to win and win right now! Edmonton looked sharp for three quarters last week in Regina, but faltered in the fourth quarter, as the Roughriders came out on top 34-13. The Calgary Stampeders came out firing last week and never looked backwards, winning 28-18 in their home opener against a very good BC Lions teams. The Stamps ran for 197 yards on the ground and Henri Burris threw for 274 yards via the air. The Battle of Alberta is always an interesting showdown and the Stampeders have won the last 2 meetings at Commonwealth Stadium. Calgary has the Alouettes on deck next week and they are 16-7 SU when they are in this position since 1996. Plus, when the Stamps are an away team during Week 1 to 4 and they are coming off a home win, they are 6-3-1 SU and the OVER is 7-3-0. Edmonton on the other hand has the Argos up next and they are 16-8-1 (ATS) and 16-9 SU in this role since ’96. The Bookmakers have an interesting line on this game, Calgary is a -2 point road favorite and the total is 54.0.
ATSDatabase.com Stat of the Game: When CALGARY team played as a pk to 3 Road Favorite - Coming off a game scored 28 points or more; The OVER is 7-3-0 for the Stampeders in this role since ’96.
Ron Raymond’s Pick on this game: Click here
Winnipeg (46.5) vs. Montreal (-1)
- Blue Bombers at Alouettes History: Winnipeg is 8-8-1 (ATS) 3-14 (SU) 10-5-1 (O/U/P) in Montreal since ’96.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are coming off a tough hard fought battle against the Toronto Argonauts, as Doug Berry’s team lost 23-16 to the double blue and it was defense that prevailed for the boatmen. The Blue Bombers produced better numbers on offense, as Kevin Glenn threw for 321 yards, but 5 turnovers killed their chance of winning. It doesn’t get any easier for Berry’s boys this weekend, as they travel east to Montreal, a place were they are 3-14 SU since 1996, but have won their last 2 meetings in “La Belle Province”. Montreal is coming off a road win as a +2.5 point underdog and Calvillo found a new comfort target in Kerry Watkins who had 6 catches for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Ben Cahoon gets back in the line up. The oddsmakers are giving the Alouettes some home respect, as they’ve labeled them a -1 point home favorite and when Montreal is a -3 point or less home favorite since 1996, they are 6-7-1 ATS, 9-5 SU and the o/u is 7-6-1. Winnipeg are 11-6-0 ATS and 5-11-1 SU when they are a PK to +3.0 road underdog the first four weeks of the CFL season and the O/U is 6-9-2 favoring the under.
ATSDatabase.com Stat of the Game: When MONTREAL team played as Home team as a Favorite -Vs Division Opponent - Coming off a game scored 31 points or more; The Alouettes are 5-15-0 ATS in this situation since ’96.
Ron Raymond’s Pick on this game: Click here
Saskatchewan (52) vs. BC Lions (-5.5)
- Roughriders at Lions History: Saskatchewan is 15-6-0 (ATS) 10-11 (SU) and 9-12-0 (O/U/P) in BC since ’96.
Ken Miller is one of four new head coaches in the league to record a win in his first game, as the Roughriders made a 34-13 statement over the Edmonton Eskimos. Roughrider’s QB Marcus Crandell threw for 278 yards and RB Wes Cates had a great game rushing and made an incredible over the shoulder catch late in the game. The Riders won as a -4 point home favorite and face a Lions team who will want to get back on track after their 28-18 lost to the Stampeders in Calgary. Not only did all four new head coaches in the league won in their season debut, the UNDER went a perfect 4-0 in every CFL game last week. However, if you’re a “law of average” handicapper, here’s an interesting trend for the OVER in this game on Friday. The OVER is 18-5-0 for the Roughriders before they play the Hamilton Tiger cats, and Saskatchewan plays the Tabbies next week in Hamilton. Another interesting tidbit stat on this game; the Lions are 1-10-0 ATS at home during Week 1 to 4 and they are coming off a road lost. Saskatchewan have done well at BC Place over the years, as they are 15-6-0 ATS vs. the Leo’s and teetering on .500 at 10-11 SU. The line on this game opened up at -5 for the Lions and early money moved it to -5.5 with the total set in the sand at 52.
ATSDatabase.com Stat of the Game: When ANY CFL Team played as a Home team - Coming off a 1 ATS lost - Coming off a 1 game under - Coming off a game scored 20 points or less; The Home Team (BC Lions) are 3-10-0 ATS in this position since ’96.
Ron Raymond’s Pick on this game: Click here
Good luck and remember, this is the CFL, anything can happen during the 3 minute warning! Trust me; I’ve got the scars to prove it!
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