I will get more into the games as the week goes on, but I am eager to make my first play of the season. I see two games I like in week 1. Locking this one in now:
BC +4 -111
Risking 1.11 units to win 1 unit
I am going to take the wait and see approach with the other game I like. Good luck this season fellas!!
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I will get more into the games as the week goes on, but I am eager to make my first play of the season. I see two games I like in week 1. Locking this one in now:
BC +4 -111
Risking 1.11 units to win 1 unit
I am going to take the wait and see approach with the other game I like. Good luck this season fellas!!
The season gets underway as Toronto begins life outdoors at BMO Field against their arch rivals. Of course the story coming into this game is no Zach Collaros for the Tabbies. They put him on the 6 game injury list to start the season as he is still recovering from an ACL tear he suffered last year. Jeremiah Masoli will get the start for Hamilton. Ricky Ray starts at QB for Toronto after missing most of last season. I have heard he is 100% healthy, and his arm power is terrific. Hamilton beat Toronto in the East Semi last year, so Toronto would like to avenge that loss. I just don't like the idea of laying 4.5 points in a rivalry game to open the season. It is easy to come to the conclusion that Toronto has an advantage here simply because Zach Collaros isn't playing. I mean, the Tabbies really struggled after he went down last year. Masoli, though, has had a full training camp to get acclimated to the offense knowing he could be the guy to start the season. This is a huge difference rather than being thrown into the fire like last year. I do believe the new home atmosphere at BMO Field, and the aforementioned playoff revenge will give Toronto the advantage on opening night. This should be a hard fought game, so I will definetely be watching, but I will have no play on this one.
Lean: Toronto -4.5
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Hamilton at Toronto -4.5 O/U 52.5
The season gets underway as Toronto begins life outdoors at BMO Field against their arch rivals. Of course the story coming into this game is no Zach Collaros for the Tabbies. They put him on the 6 game injury list to start the season as he is still recovering from an ACL tear he suffered last year. Jeremiah Masoli will get the start for Hamilton. Ricky Ray starts at QB for Toronto after missing most of last season. I have heard he is 100% healthy, and his arm power is terrific. Hamilton beat Toronto in the East Semi last year, so Toronto would like to avenge that loss. I just don't like the idea of laying 4.5 points in a rivalry game to open the season. It is easy to come to the conclusion that Toronto has an advantage here simply because Zach Collaros isn't playing. I mean, the Tabbies really struggled after he went down last year. Masoli, though, has had a full training camp to get acclimated to the offense knowing he could be the guy to start the season. This is a huge difference rather than being thrown into the fire like last year. I do believe the new home atmosphere at BMO Field, and the aforementioned playoff revenge will give Toronto the advantage on opening night. This should be a hard fought game, so I will definetely be watching, but I will have no play on this one.
The Blue Bombers will have all their new, shiny toys on display as they play their home opener against the Montreal Alouettes at Investors Group Field. However, one of those shiny new toys, Andrew Harris, tweaked his hamstring in practice on Tuesday. He will start, but it is unclear as to whether or not he is 100%. The Als come into this season trying to erase the memory of missing the playoffs for the first time in 19 years last season. Kevin Glenn takes the reigns at QB this year looking to provide stability for this team. Drew Willy starts at QB for the Bombers just looking to make it through a season healthy.
These two teams appear to be evenly matched, but I believe both teams' defensive lines have matchup advantages over each others offensive lines. Which ever team can control the line of scrimmage the best on offense will probably win this game tonight.
Both these defenses look to be very solid. Both defensive lines are good. Both defensive backfields are good. Montreal has a slight advantage at linebacker, but all in all, both of these defensive units should be able to get quite a few stops. No real opinion on this game side wise, but the under in this game tonight may be worth a look. I am not a huge totals guy in this league, and with it being the first week, I will again just watch this game as a spectator.
Lean: under 49
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Montreal at Winnipeg -2.5 O/U 49
The Blue Bombers will have all their new, shiny toys on display as they play their home opener against the Montreal Alouettes at Investors Group Field. However, one of those shiny new toys, Andrew Harris, tweaked his hamstring in practice on Tuesday. He will start, but it is unclear as to whether or not he is 100%. The Als come into this season trying to erase the memory of missing the playoffs for the first time in 19 years last season. Kevin Glenn takes the reigns at QB this year looking to provide stability for this team. Drew Willy starts at QB for the Bombers just looking to make it through a season healthy.
These two teams appear to be evenly matched, but I believe both teams' defensive lines have matchup advantages over each others offensive lines. Which ever team can control the line of scrimmage the best on offense will probably win this game tonight.
Both these defenses look to be very solid. Both defensive lines are good. Both defensive backfields are good. Montreal has a slight advantage at linebacker, but all in all, both of these defensive units should be able to get quite a few stops. No real opinion on this game side wise, but the under in this game tonight may be worth a look. I am not a huge totals guy in this league, and with it being the first week, I will again just watch this game as a spectator.
This is my first official play of the season on BC here. I locked this play in at BC +4 on Monday, and the line has moved to 2.5. My numbers made Calgary a 3 point road favorite, so I guess you could say that I am not surprised to this number dip under a FG.
If you read my writeups in my futures thread, you can sort of guess why I might be fading Calgary. This doesn't seem to be the same team that has gone 29-7 combined the last two seasons. They have lost some key pieces on both sides of the ball, but I worry about the personnel losses on defense the most. Keon Raymond and Juwan Simpson made that defense gel and they are both gone. Huge losses there IMHO. They also lost their defensive play caller in coordinator Rich Stubler. I wouldn't be surprised in the least to see the Stamps struggle a bit out of the gate this season.
I fully expect this Jonathon Jennings hype to be real this season. He got paid in the offseason to be the man in BC, and now he has to prove his worth. I believe we are going to see an electric season from Mr. Jennings. Solomon Elimimian coming back is huge. Himself and Adam Bighill form a tenacious linebacking duo. I like this BC team this season if they stay healthy and get above average play on the line of scrimmage.
The Stamps absolutely embarrassed the Leos in their playoff matchup last season. I look for the Lions to come out roaring this evening and avenge that loss!
Play: BC +4 -111 (posted above from Monday)
Risking 1.11 units to win 1 unit
Get that cash!!!!
Sorry I didn't have time to give my thoughts on the Grey Cup rematch between Ottawa and Edmonton. I didn't like that game at all anyways.
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Calgary at BC +2.5 O/U 47.5
This is my first official play of the season on BC here. I locked this play in at BC +4 on Monday, and the line has moved to 2.5. My numbers made Calgary a 3 point road favorite, so I guess you could say that I am not surprised to this number dip under a FG.
If you read my writeups in my futures thread, you can sort of guess why I might be fading Calgary. This doesn't seem to be the same team that has gone 29-7 combined the last two seasons. They have lost some key pieces on both sides of the ball, but I worry about the personnel losses on defense the most. Keon Raymond and Juwan Simpson made that defense gel and they are both gone. Huge losses there IMHO. They also lost their defensive play caller in coordinator Rich Stubler. I wouldn't be surprised in the least to see the Stamps struggle a bit out of the gate this season.
I fully expect this Jonathon Jennings hype to be real this season. He got paid in the offseason to be the man in BC, and now he has to prove his worth. I believe we are going to see an electric season from Mr. Jennings. Solomon Elimimian coming back is huge. Himself and Adam Bighill form a tenacious linebacking duo. I like this BC team this season if they stay healthy and get above average play on the line of scrimmage.
The Stamps absolutely embarrassed the Leos in their playoff matchup last season. I look for the Lions to come out roaring this evening and avenge that loss!
Play: BC +4 -111 (posted above from Monday)
Risking 1.11 units to win 1 unit
Get that cash!!!!
Sorry I didn't have time to give my thoughts on the Grey Cup rematch between Ottawa and Edmonton. I didn't like that game at all anyways.
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