So far, the 2-time defending Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers lead the CFL with a 9-1 record. This week the Blue Bombers are on a bye. But the remaining eight clubs are in action. Friday and Saturday will both be ESPN+ doubleheader days on the Betting on CFL board. Perhaps, the weekend’s top game is the BC Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders. Also strong is the Calgary Stampeders at Toronto Alouettes. BC and Saskatchewan are in playoff contention behind Winnipeg in the West. Toronto leads the weak East Division while Calgary is in West Division contention.
Edmonton Elks vs. Ottawa Redblacks Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, August 19, 2022, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | TD Place Stadium, Ottawa Ontario |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Elks | +5 (-110) | 48 (-110) | +170 |  |
| Redblacks | -5 (-110) | 48 (-110) | -200 | |
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Overall, Edmonton has a sportsbook record of 2-7 straight up, 3-6 against the spread, and 7-2 over the total. Ottawa stands at 1-7 straight up, 3-5 against the spread, and 3-5 under the total.
BC Lions vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, August 19, 2022, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Lions | -4½ (-110) | 52 (-110) | -185 | |
| Roughriders | +4½ (-110) | 52 (-110) | +160 | |
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BC brings a record of 7-1 straight up, 6-2 against the spread, and 5-2-1 over the total. In comparison, Saskatchewan is 5-4 straight up, 5-4 against the spread, and 5-3-1 over the total.
Late on, BC has covered three in a row. The Lions are coming off a 41-40 win at Calgary as 1.5-point dogs. BC ranks 1st in the CFL in total offense and defense. BC must win to keep within striking distance of West division-leading Winnipeg.
Last week Saskatchewan won at Edmonton 34-23 as 7-point chalk. The payout snapped a 3-game losing streak to the odds. Still, the Roughriders rank a dismal 8th in the CFL for total offense.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Montreal Alouettes CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, August 20, 2022, 4 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal Quebec |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Tiger-Cats | +2½ (-110) | 48½ (-110) | +117 | |
| Alouettes | -2½ (-110) | 48½ (-110) | -137 | |
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In sum, Hamilton is 3-6 straight up and against the spread with 5-4 over the total. By comparison, Montreal is 3-6 straight up and against the spread with 6-3 over the total.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Toronto Argonauts CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, August 20, 2022, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Stampeders | -2½ (-110) | 50 (-110) | -138 | |
| Argonauts | +2½ (-110) | 50 (-110) | +118 | |
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Calgary is 5-3 straight up, 3-5 against the spread, and 6-2 over the total. At the same time, Toronto is 4-4 straight up and against the spread with 5-3 over the total.
Last week Calgary lost to BC 41-40 as 1.5-point home chalk. The Stamps failed to get the cash for the third time in four games. Calgary ranks 8th out of nine CFL teams for total defense. However, the Stamps rank 2nd for points scored. Calgary leads the CFL in rushing offense.
Late on, Toronto has lost two of their last three straight up and against the spread. The Argos are coming off a 34-27 loss at Hamilton as 1.5-point chalk,
CFL Week 11 SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Calgary and BC offer good Betting on CFL value as quality road teams.
CFL Week 11 SBG Best Bets: Calgary Stampeders and BC Lions.