First place in the CFL East Division belongs to the Toronto Argonauts. It is by default, but the Argos will take it. The East Division is putrid this year. While the West Division is where the betting on CFL power resides. But somebody has to win the East and take the playoff berth that comes with that. And the Argonauts are more than happy to comply. At the bottom of the East Division standings are the winless Ottawa Redblacks. Ottawa is busting bankrolls with a team that is truly defenseless and unable to finish on offense.
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Toronto Argonauts CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, July 31, 2022, 5 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Redblacks | +5 (-110) | 47½ (-110) | +175 |  |
| Argonauts | -5 (-110) | 47½ (-110) | -210 | |
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Redblacks at Argonauts SBG Odds Overview
Casual gamblers want nothing to do with the Redblacks. Especially in a road game against the resurgent and division leading Argonauts. Oddsmakers know that the Argonauts will be the public sportsbook choice. Thus, Toronto will command a fully enhanced retail price as home chalk. The question gamblers must address is if Ottawa brings enough wagering value as the away dog. Even Wise Guys are cautious about stepping into Toronto with a winless Ottawa team.
In the Red-Blacks
Last week Ottawa lost at home to Montreal 40-33 as 2.5-point dogs. The game went over the total of 48. There were some positives for Ottawa in the loss. Consider that Ottawa outgained Montreal 469 to 431 in total yards. The Redblacks held a 30-22 edge in first downs. Quarterback Caleb Evans threw for 297 yards and a touchdown. Also, Evans had a 93.4 QB rating and was not intercepted. William Powell ran for 79 yards on 17 carries. And Darvin Adams caught nine passes for 118 yards for a TD. At the same time, Jaelon Acklin had five catches for 133 yards and 26.6 yards per reception.
Argos Sweep Roughriders
Toronto is coming off a 31-21 win over Saskatchewan as 3-point road favorites. Also, the game went over the total of 43. Toronto stands at 3-2 straight up and against the spread with 3-2 over the total. Late on, the Argonauts have won three consecutive games.
Against Saskatchewan, the Argos rallied from a 21-14 4th quarter deficit. Toronto took full advantage of a shorthanded Saskatchewan team. To show, the Argos had a 28 to nine first down advantage. Toronto held a 476 to 166 advantage in total yards. Namely, McLeod Bethel threw for 336 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and a 110.1 rating. Andrew Harris had a big day on the ground for 143 yards on 26 rushes. At the same time, Kurleigh Gittens caught eight passes for 152 yards and a touchdown covering 70 yards.
Redblacks at Argonauts Against the Spread
Specifically, in this series, Ottawa has paid in just one of its last five visits to Toronto. This series has gone under the total in four of the previous five matchups at Toronto. Ottawa has covered only five of its last 15 away games.
Redblacks at Argonauts SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, Toronto is in much better form. Ottawa is not playing well enough to rate the Betting on CFL call.
Redblacks at Argonauts SBG Best Bet: Toronto Argonauts.