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Toronto Argonauts at Ottawa Redblacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toronto Argonauts at Ottawa Redblacks Week 21 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Argonauts (15-2) and Ottawa Redblacks (4-13) meet Saturday. Kickoff from TD Place is at 7 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Argonauts vs. Redblacks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The 1st-place Argonauts failed to cover the spread as 9-point favorites in a 29-26 win at the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the Over (50.5) hit last Saturday. Toronto can set a franchise record for wins in a season with a victory at Ottawa.

The Redblacks failed to cover as 9-point underdogs with a 40-27 loss at the Argonauts as the Over (49) cashed Oct. 14 before their bye last week. Ottawa will miss the playoffs for a 4th straight year.

Argonauts at Redblacks odds

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:08 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Argonauts -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Redblacks -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Argonauts -1.5 (-105) | Redblacks +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Argonauts at Redblacks key injuries

Argonauts

DB Maurice Carnell (knee) out
DB Robertson Daniel (ankle) out
WR DaVaris Daniels (back) out
WR Kurleigh Gittens Jr. (hip) out
RB Andrew Harris (knee) out
RB AJ Ouellette (rest) out
DB Qwan’tez Stiggers (hand) out

Redblacks

OL Dontae Bull (foot) out
DB Brandin Dandridge (hand) out
DB Deandre Lamont (knee) out

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Argonauts at Redblacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Argonauts 27, Redblacks 20

Moneyline

Ottawa only has 1 win in its last 11 games.

Toronto has only 1 loss in its last 10.

The Argonauts won 44-31 as 10-point home favorites in the 1st head-to-head meeting this season Aug. 13, in addition to their double-digit win Oct. 14.

BET ARGONAUTS (-115).

Against the spread

All of the Argonauts’ wins this season have been by 3 or more points.

Twelve of the Redblacks’ 13 losses have been by 2 or more points.

Toronto is 12-5 ATS overall, while Ottawa is 6-11 ATS.

With such a small spread, the payout is almost the same as betting the moneyline, only with the moneyline you don’t run the risk of the loss on a 1-point win.

PASS.

Over/Under

Two of the last 3 games for Ottawa have failed to reach 50 total points after 6 of the previous 7 did.

Only 3 of the last 7 for the Argonauts have had a total reach 50 points, although the last 3 meetings between the teams have had totals of at least 60.

As Toronto looks ahead to the postseason, having locked up a spot in the Eastern Final, this likely will turn into a game in which they coast in the final half.

BET UNDER 49.5 (-115).

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Montreal Alouettes odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Montreal Alouettes odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (8-9) and Montreal Alouettes (10-7) meet Saturday for a Week 21 matchup at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. Kickoff for is set for 4 p.m. ET (TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Tiger-Cats vs. Alouettes odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Tiger-Cats head to Montreal, which will also be the site of next weekend’s East Division semifinal. Don’t expect either side to show much in this meaningless regular-season finale, as both teams are locked into their seeds.

Hamilton lost 33-30 against the BC Lions last weekend, but it covered the 3.5-point number at most shops. The Ti-Cats are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) across the past 6 games.

Montreal has won 4 in a row to get into position for the home playoff game, and it has covered 5 in a row.

This will be the 1st time the Alouettes host the Tiger-Cats this season after 2 previous visits to The Hammer. The Als are 2-0 straight up (SU) and ATS against the Ti-Cats this season, cashing the Over (44) in Week 3, and Under (45) in Week 9.

Tiger-Cats at Alouettes odds

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Moneyline (ML): Tiger-Cats +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Alouettes -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Tiger-Cats +2.5 (-110) | Alouettes -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Tiger-Cats at Alouettes key injuries

Tiger-Cats

RB James Butler (rest) out
LB Nic Cross (knee) out
DB Richard Leonard (hamstring) out
DL Casey Sayles (healthy scratch) out
WR Tyler Ternowski (shoulder) out
WR Duke Williams (ankle) out

Alouettes

DL Avery Ellis (torso) questionable
OL Sean Jamieson (knee) out
WR Kaion Julien-Grant (shoulder) out
DB Zach Lindley (head) out
DL Almondo Sewell (elbow) questionable
WR Reggie White Jr. (knee) out

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Tiger-Cats at Alouettes picks and predictions

Prediction

Alouettes 22, Tiger-Cats 16

Moneyline

MONTREAL (-135) is worth playing, but go lightly. We don’t know how long certain players will play, as these teams meet again next weekend.

Hamilton (+110) could easily pull off the road win, but there are just so many unknowns. How long will the starters go? Will teams open up the playbook, or be rather vanilla, saving things for the playoff game? The latter is almost a certainty.

Against the spread

MONTREAL -2.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly, as it has won and covered in both previous meetings at Hamilton +2.5 (-110) this season.

Again, though, be careful, as there are a lot of unknowns with playing time, etc.

Over/Under

UNDER 47.5 (-110) is the lean, but play it very lightly in this dress rehearsal for the semifinal.

Montreal enters having cashed the Under in 5 of the past 6 games, and it has hit the Under in 3 of the past 5 games at home.

The total has gone low at a 2-2 clip in the past 4 games for Hamilton, so there isn’t much to glean there. The Under is 7-5 in the past 12 games overall for the Ti-Cats, including the most recent meeting with the Als in Week 9.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stamps Week 21 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Week 21 of the CFL season kicks off with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (13-4) on the road against the Calgary Stampeders (6-11) on Friday. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. ET at McMahon Stadium. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Bombers vs. Stampeders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

Winnipeg has won 3 straight games and is coming off a 45-25 home win as 10-point favorites against Edmonton as the Over (50) cashed.

Calgary beat BC on the road last week 41-16 as 7-point underdogs with the Over (48.5) also cashing in. The Stamps have won 2 in a row after snapping their 3-game skid.

Winnipeg is 2-0 against Calgary this season.

Blue Bombers at Stampeders odds

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Moneyline (ML): Blue Bombers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Stampeders +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Blue Bombers -2.5 (-110) | Stampeders +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blue Bombers at Stampeders key injuries

Blue Bombers

DB Brandon Alexander (knee) out
QB Zach Collaros (non-injury related) questionable
WR Nic Demski (ankle) out
LB Shayne Gauthier (hip) questionable
OL Jemarcus Hadrick (hip) questionable
DB Demario Houston (knee) questionable
WR Dalton Shoen (ankle) out

Stampeders

DB Branden Dozier (calf) out
DL Terrell McClain (ankle) out
DB Brad Muhammad (hand) out

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Blue Bombers at Stampeders picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 28, Stampeders 20

Moneyline

Winnipeg is already 2-0 against Calgary this season with 24-11 home win and a 19-18 win in Calgary.

The Blue Bombers only have 2 losses in their last 10 games. The Stamps have won 2 in a row, but lost 6 of 7 prior to that.

Winnipeg has scored 30 or more points in 3 straight games and in 6 of their last 7.

Betting the Blue Bombers on the moneyline isn’t bad at -135 but with only a 2.5-point spread at -110, that is the better play.

PASS.

Against the spread

Winnipeg is 10-7 ATS this season, while Calgary is 9-8 ATS.

Only the Blue Bombers’ road win over Calgary was by less than 8 points while 4 of the Stamps’ last 6 losses have been by at least 3 points.

BET BLUE BOMBERS -2.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Over has hit in 12 of Winnipeg’s 17 games this season. The Over is 7-0 in its last 7 games and 9-1 in its last 10.

BET OVER 46.5 (-110).

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Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers Week 20 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Elks (4-13) and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (12-4) meet Saturday at IG Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Elks vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Elks failed to cover the spread as 1-point home favorites with a 35-21 loss last Saturday vs. the Montreal Alouettes as the Over (46.5) cashed. Edmonton has failed to cover in 3 straight games and has already been eliminated from playoff contention.

The Blue Bombers covered as 1-point favorites with a 34-26 win at the BC Lions as the Over (53) hit Oct. 6 before their bye last week. Winnipeg has already clinched home field in the Western Final after the Lions lost to the Calgary Stampeders Friday.

Winnipeg is 2-0 straight up and 0-2 against the spread (ATS) vs. Edmonton this year, with the Over and Under each hitting once.

Elks at Blue Bombers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Elks +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Blue Bombers -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Elks +10.5 (-115) | Blue Bombers -10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Elks at Blue Bombers key injuries

Elks

LB Woodly Appolon (shoulder) out
DB Jeremie Dominique (ankle) out
DB Marcus Lewis (calf) out
LB Nyles Morgan (hamstring) available
DL Cole Nelson (neck) out
DL J-Min Pelley (appendicitis) out

Blue Bombers

DB Brandon Alexander (knee) questionable
LB Shayne Gauthier (hip) questionable
DB Demerio Houston (knee) questionable
DL Jackson Jeffcoat (hip) questionable
WR Dalton Schoen (ankle) out

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Elks at Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 29, Elks 26

Moneyline

The Blue Bombers — even with little to no motivation to win — just have too much talent to lose to the Elks. Winnipeg (-600) likely beats Edmonton for the 10th straight time, but I wouldn’t recommend laying this number.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or the total instead.

Against the spread

Winnipeg should have no motivation to win by margin, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it started pulling starters later in the game. The Blue Bombers may already be looking ahead to the postseason since they have nothing to gain from winning Saturday.

Elks QB Tre Ford will be making just his 10th career start, and Edmonton’s staff should be taking this game seriously in order to build culture and end the season on a positive note.

You could’ve bet Elks +12 (-107) Friday during halftime of the Stampeders/Lions game, but the line started dropping after Calgary took a 21-point lead in the 3rd quarter.

It’s not the best number, but I would still recommend ELKS +10.5 (-115).

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Over/Under

The Over has hit in 8 of Winnipeg’s last 9 games and 5 of Edmonton’s last 7. The Elks have a bottom-3 defense in the CFL, and I don’t trust the Blue Bombers defense to perform at the same level after already clinching home field in the Western Final.

BET OVER 48.5 (-115).

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Toronto Argonauts at Saskatchewan Roughriders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toronto Argonauts at Saskatchewan Roughriders odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Argonauts (14-2) and Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-11) meet Saturday for a Week 20 matchup at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan. Kickoff for is set for 4 p.m. ET (TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Argonauts vs. Roughriders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Argonauts are locked into the No. 1 overall spot heading into the postseason, so there isn’t a lot to play for in this regular-season finale.

The Roughriders need a win and a loss by the Calgary Stampeders against the BC Lions for Saskatchewan to get to the postseason. A win by the Stamps doesn’t necessarily eliminate the Roughriders, should Saskatchewan also win. The final spot would come down to Calgary’s Week 21 result against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The Argos and Riders met once this season, a neutral-site game at Huskies Stadium on the campus of Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on July 29 for “Touchdown Atlantic”. Toronto fired out to a 21-0 lead at halftime before Saskatchewan notched a field goal at 5:40 of the third quarter. The Argos ended up winning 31-13, covering a 10-point spread as the Under (48.5) connected.

The weather forecast calls for temperatures in the lower 50’s, with mostly cloudy conditions and a slight breeze of 4-7 mph, which is beautiful compared to the upcoming week’s forecast calling for temperatures in the 30’s with snow moving in Monday night, piling up to 6-8 inches, before tapering off Saturday.

Argonauts at Roughriders odds

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Moneyline (ML): Argonauts -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Roughriders +360 (bet $100 to win $360)
Against the spread (ATS): Argonauts -9.5 (-110) | Roughriders +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Argonauts at Roughriders key injuries

Argonauts

OL Dejon Allen (leg) out
DB Robertson Daniel (ankle) out
WR Kurleigh Gittens Jr. (hip) out
DB Jamie Harry (Achilles) questionable
WR Cam Phillips (groin) out
DB Tigie Sankoh (hamstring) out

Roughriders

DL Christian Albright (hip) out
DB Jeremy Clark (knee) out
DB Jaxon Ford (hamstring) out
LB Derrick Moncrief (shoulder, neck) doubtful
DL Jaylen Moody (knee) out

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Argonauts at Roughriders picks and predictions

Prediction

Argonauts 29, Roughriders 18

Moneyline

Toronto (-500) has had the division and top overall seed locked up for a while, but it hasn’t taken its foot off the gas. The Argos have won 7 of the past 8 games overall, while Saskatchewan (+360) has dropped 6 straight games despite still being alive for a postseason spot it could have clinched long ago. This is the last chance for the Riders to play and help themselves, as Saskatchewan has a bye in the final regular-season Week 21.

PASS.

Against the spread

It is tempting to play Saskatchewan +9.5 (-110), as you have to figure it will ball out with plenty left to play for. TORONTO -9.5 (-110) has nothing to play for except pride, but it has been extremely prideful in recent weeks, going 4-2 ATS in the past 6 games overall, while cashing in 11-4 ATS overall on the season.

The Argos belted the Riders by 18 points in Halifax on July 29 as a 10-point favorite, and Toronto should hurt Saskatchewan’s postseason chances with a costly loss for the Roughriders.

Over/Under

UNDER 50.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

The total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 games for Toronto, as well as its Week 8 matchup against Saskatchewan in “Touchdown Atlantic”.

While the Over has cashed in 9 of the past 10 games for the Roughriders, the Under did hit in last week’s 26-19 loss at Calgary. It marked the first time Saskatchewan allowed fewer than 30 points since Aug. 20.

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Calgary Stampeders at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Calgary Stampeders at BC Lions Week 20 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Stampeders (5-11) and BC Lions (12-5) meet Friday at BC Place. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Stampeders vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Stampeders covered the spread as 3.5-point home favorites with a 26-19 win last Friday vs. the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the Under (48.5) cashed. Calgary can secure a spot in the postseason with a win Friday, coupled with a Roughriders loss vs. the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday.

The Lions failed to cover as 3.5-point favorites in a 33-30 win at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as the Over (50) hit last Friday. If BC wins Friday — and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers lose straight up as 11.5-point favorites vs. the Edmonton Elks Saturday — it will still have a shot at hosting the Western Final.

BC is 2-0 straight up and against the spread (ATS) vs. Calgary this year, and the Under has gone 1-0-1 in those meetings.

Stampeders at Lions odds

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Moneyline (ML): Stampeders +330 (bet $100 to win $330) | Lions -410 (bet $410 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Stampeders +8.5 (-110) | Lions -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Stampeders at Lions key injuries

Stampeders

WR Reggie Begelton (chest) available
QB Jake Maier (not injury related) available
DL Terrell McClain (ankle) out

Lions

QB Vernon Adams Jr. (knee) available
DB Jalon Edwards-Cooper (shoulder) out
DB Adrian Greene (shoulder) out
WR Keon Hatcher (hamstring) questionable
RB Taquan Mizzell (ribs) available
OL Chris Schleuger (oblique) doubtful

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Stampeders at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Stampeders 23, Lions 22

Moneyline

I question BC’s focus in this game, especially after Adams Jr. sustained a knee injury late in the 4th quarter at Hamilton last time out. Winnipeg has a less than 18% chance of losing to Edmonton Saturday, and a Blue Bombers loss still wouldn’t guarantee the Lions home field in the Western Final.

What we do know is that the Stampeders will be as focused as possible Friday in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. Calgary is in a must-win game to make the postseason, while the Lions are rolling out Adams Jr. fresh off a knee injury in an unlikely attempt to host the Western Final.

SPRINKLE on STAMPEDERS (+330).

Against the spread

Taking the points is the safer option in this game, especially since the Lions have no motivation to win by margin. They won the 1st 2 meetings this season by double digits and will need to protect Adams Jr. from reinjuring his knee. While I like Calgary’s odds to win straight up at +330, it is more probable that it keeps this game close and falls short at the end.

BET STAMPEDERS +8.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Under has hit in 4 straight Stampeders games.

The Under has also gone 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings between these teams. Calgary will be as focused as possible to win and make the playoffs for an 18th straight season, and its defense should help the Under hit vs. Adams Jr. off a knee injury.

BET UNDER 49.5 (-110).

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Ottawa Redblacks at Toronto Argonauts odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ottawa Redblacks at Toronto Argonauts Week 19 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ottawa Redblacks (4-12) and Toronto Argonauts (13-2) meet Saturday at BMO Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Redblacks vs. Argonauts odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Redblacks failed to cover the spread as 6-point underdogs in a 29-3 loss Monday at the Montreal Alouettes as the Under (45.5) cashed. Ottawa has lost 9 of its last 10 games, going 3-7 against the spread (ATS) over that stretch.

The Argonauts covered as 7.5-point home favorites with a 35-12 win vs. the Edmonton Elks as the Under (50.5) hit Oct. 6. Toronto will rest RB AJ Ouellette Saturday since it has already clinched 1st in the East.

The Argonauts won the 1st meeting this season, covering as 10-point home favorites in a 44-31 victory as the Over (47) hit Aug. 13.

Redblacks at Argonauts odds

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Moneyline (ML): Redblacks +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Argonauts -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Redblacks +8.5 (-115) | Argonauts -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Redblacks at Argonauts key injuries

Redblacks

DB Brandin Dandridge (hand) out
DL Lorenzo Mauldin IV (neck) available
DL Nigel Romick (knee) out

Argonauts

OL Dejon Allen (leg) out
DB DaShaun Amos (ankle) out
DB Josh Hagerty (shoulder) out
P John Haggerty (knee) out
RB AJ Ouellette (healthy scratch) out
DB Jamal Peters (groin) out
WR Cam Phillips (groin) out
DB Tigie Sankoh (hamstring) out
LB Jordan Williams (calf) out

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Redblacks at Argonauts picks and predictions

Prediction

Argonauts 24, Redblacks 20

Moneyline

The Argonauts (-400) should hand Ottawa its 10th loss in 11 games, but laying -400 with a team that has already clinched 1st in the East seems a little excessive.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or the total instead.

Against the spread

Toronto is showing that it has little motivation to win by resting its star RB — let alone win by margin. Backup QBs Cameron Dukes and Bryan Scott are both expected to play some snaps, which could help Ottawa get a backdoor cover.

Redblacks LB Jovan Santos-Knox told reporters this week that they’re “going to still finish the season strong and build on to next year. There’s a lot that we can still do in 2 games.”

I’ll take the points with the side that is at least playing for pride, instead of looking ahead to the postseason.

BET REDBLACKS +8.5 (-115).

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Over/Under

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for Ottawa and 4 of the last 5 for Toronto. Ottawa’s defense will be extra motivated after getting blown out in the 1st meeting, and Toronto’s offense should take a step back once Dukes and Scott see the field.

BET UNDER 48.5 (-110).

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Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Elks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Elks odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Montreal Alouettes (9-7) and Edmonton Elks (4-12) meet Saturday for a Week 19 matchup at Commonwealth Stadium. Kickoff for is set for 4 p.m. ET (TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Alouettes vs. Elks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Alouettes will host an Eastern Semi-Final playoff game at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium after Hamilton’s 33-30 setback Friday against the BC Lions. Montreal will meet the aforementioned Tiger-Cats in that playoff game for the 2nd consecutive season.

The Elks have been atrocious on defense all season, although it has made some slight inroads lately. The Elks have managed a 4-3 straight-up (SU) record across the past 7 games, too, so they’re no longer a pushover.

This is the first and only regular-season meeting between these 2 sides. Montreal won in Edmonton last season on Oct. 1, 25-18, as the Als covered as 2-point favorites with the Under (53.5) also hitting. The road team has won outright and covered in 4 straight meetings. The underdog is also 6-1 against the spread (ATS) across the past 7 in the series.

Alouettes at Elks odds

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Moneyline (ML): Alouettes -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Elks +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Alouettes -2 (-110) | Elks +2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Alouettes at Elks key injuries

Alouettes

PK David Cote (hip) questionable
WR Kaion Julien-Grant (shoulder) out
DB Zack Lindley (head) out
LB Bryce Notree (shoulder) out
RB William Stanback (illness) available
LB Avery Williams (thigh) out

Elks

LB Woodly Appolon (shoulder) out
DB Jeremie Dominique (ankle) out
DB Scott Hutter (shoulder) out
DB Marcus Lewis (calf) out
LB Nyles Morgan (hamstring) out
DL Cole Nelson (neck) out
DL J-Min Pelley (appendicitis) out

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Alouettes at Elks picks and predictions

Prediction

Elks 23, Alouettes 19

Moneyline

EDMONTON (+115) is the play, as Montreal (-140) has nothing to play for with a 1st-round home playoff game already locked up.

This is the Grey Cup for the Elks, as they play in a meaningful game, even if it means nothing for where they’ll finish. The Elks have been competitive lately, posting a winning overall record since Week 11, while ticking off wins over the aforementioned Tiger-Cats, as well as a win over playoff-bound Saskatchewan.

Against the spread

If you like EDMONTON +2 (-110) on this short spread, you should also like it to win straight up. That’s the much better value, unless you’re convinced Montreal -2 (-110) is going to win by just a single point.

Over/Under

UNDER 47.5 (-110) is the lean, ever so slightly. Regardless if the Als rest players or not, the Under has cashed in 5 in a row, and the defense has yielded just 9.7 PPG in the past 3 outings against Ottawa (twice), and Calgary, 3 teams not going to the playoffs.

However, Montreal’s defense might not be in lockdown mode, and we should see some key players resting bumps and bruises, getting ready for the postseason.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders at Calgary Stampeders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Saskatchewan Roughriders at Calgary Stampeders Week 19 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-10) and Calgary Stampeders (4-11) meet Friday at McMahon Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughriders vs. Stampeders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Roughriders failed to cover the spread as 3-point home favorites in a 38-13 loss Saturday vs. the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as the Over (48.5) cashed. Saskatchewan has lost 5 straight games.

The Stampeders are also coming off an against the spread (ATS) loss last time out vs. the Tiger-Cats. Calgary closed as a 1.5-point road underdog in a 22-15 loss as the Under (48.5) hit Sep. 30 before the Stampeders’ Week 18 bye. Calgary has lost 3 straight and has failed to cover in back-to-back games.

These teams have split their 2 meetings this season. The Roughriders covered as 2-point road underdogs in a 29-26 overtime win June 24 as the Over (45.5) cashed, and the Stampeders covered as 1-point road favorites with a 33-31 win July 15 as the Over (43.5) hit.

Roughriders at Stampeders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:41 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Roughriders +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Stampeders -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Roughriders +3.5 (-110) | Stampeders -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Roughriders at Stampeders key injuries

Roughriders

LB T.J. Brunson (neck) out
DB Jeremy Clark (knee) out
DL Charbel Dabire (illness) questionable
WR Tevin Jones (hamstring) available
LB Derrick Moncrief (shoulder/neck) out

Stampeders

WR Reggie Begelton (chest) out
WR Tommylee Lewis (not injury related) questionable
WR Tyson Middlemost (hamstring) questionable
LB Charlie Moore (head) out

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Roughriders at Stampeders picks and predictions

Prediction

Stampeders 34, Roughriders 18

Moneyline

The Stampeders (-185) are coming off a bye week and are in a must-win spot to keep their playoff hopes alive. Calgary ML should hit, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Stampeders should win by margin.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or the total instead.

Against the spread

The Roughriders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games and needed 2 TDs in the final 2 minutes to cover as 10-point underdogs in a 33-26 loss at the BC Lions on Sep. 29. Saskatchewan can clinch the last available playoff spot with a win Friday, but it has shown over its last 5 outings that it struggles to even keep games close.

Before failing to cover in their last 2 games, the Stampeders were on a 4-game ATS win streak. I trust Calgary to bounce back in a must-win game and defeat the struggling Roughriders by more than a field goal in front of its home crowd.

BET STAMPEDERS -3.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Over has hit in Saskatchewan’s last 9 games, and the Roughriders’ defense has given up an average of 35.3 points per game over that stretch.

The Over has also hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams.

BET OVER 48.5 (-110).

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BC Lions at Hamilton Tiger-Cats odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s BC Lions at Hamilton Tiger-Cats odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The BC Lions (11-5) and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (8-8) meet Friday for a Week 19 matchup at Tim Horton’s Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario. Kickoff for is set for 7 p.m. ET (TSN+/CFL+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the BC Lions vs. Tiger-Cats odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Lions were on the short end of a 34-26 overtime loss in Week 18 at home, failing to cover as 1-point underdogs as the Over (53) cashed. That halted a 4-game win streak, although BC is just 2-5 against the spread (ATS) in the past 7 games overall.

The Over has cashed in 5 in a row for BC, while going 7-1-1 in the past 9 contests. Oddly enough, that lone Under result was in Week 12 at home against the Tiger-Cats on Aug. 26, a 30-13 setback as 10.5-point favorites with a total of 45.5.

As far as playoff scenarios, both teams are in the postseason, but still playing for plenty. BC can still claim the West Division, but a loss gives the Blue Bombers the title. A loss by the Tiger-Cats means Montreal will secure a home game in the playoffs, while Hamilton can still host by winning out, and seeing Montreal lose out.

BC Lions at Tiger-Cats odds

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Moneyline (ML): BC Lions -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Tiger-Cats +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Against the spread (ATS): BC Lions -3.5 (-110) | Tiger-Cats +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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BC Lions at Tiger-Cats key injuries

BC Lions

DL Josh Archibald (shoulder) out
DB Jalon Edwards-Cooper (shoulder) out
RB Taquan Mizzell Sr. (ribs) out

Tiger-Cats

WR Omar Bayless (back) doubtful
OL David Beard (head) questionable
WR Terry Godwin (back) questionable
OL Brandon Kemp (hand) out
DL Ted Laurent (hamstring) out
QB Taylor Powell (healthy scratch) out
OL Jakub Szott (knee) out
RB Sean Thomas Erlington (head) out
WR Tyler Ternowski (shoulder) out

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BC Lions at Tiger-Cats picks and predictions

Prediction

BC Lions 26, Tiger-Cats 19

Moneyline

BC Lions (-175) has too much risk for not enough reward. The Lions were humbled by 17 points at home against the Ti-Cats back in late August. While Hamilton has a laundry list of players on the injury report, it still dusted BC when it counted before.

PASS.

Against the spread

BC LIONS -3.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

Again, it’s hard to forget about the 1st matchup on Aug. 26, as the Tiger-Cats +3.5 (-110) thoroughly outplayed the Lions in Vancouver, winning by 17 points as a 10.5-point underdog.

However, the Ti-Cats will rest the dual-threat Powell, and Hamilton could be down 3 key contributors on offense.

Over/Under

UNDER 48.5 (-110) is a strong play based on the lengthy injury report for Hamilton.

While the Over has dominated for the BC Lions lately, the Under did cash in the 1st meeting between these teams. And the Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games in The Hammer for the Ti-Cats. And, for what it’s worth, the Under is 8-3 in the past 11 games in Week 19 for the BC Lions, too.

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