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Winnipeg +2.5 (-110): Cashed with the Bombers as a dog last week, don't see why anything changes this week. Bombers are 9-5, and other than a few letdown spots have been great all season. Edmonton has been up and down, you never know what you are gonna get and even if they play their best it might not be enough. Winnipeg's run game is fine w/o Reid, and Buck Pierce is showing his ability to lead the offence. Edmonton excels when they are able to establish the run game, but that seems unlikely against the 2nd best run defence in the CFL. Ricky Ray is still trying to find his groove this year. His last four games reflect that with passing totals of 197, 255, 213 and 227. Winnipeg has the best defence in the East, and an offence that can move the ball when necessary. I love betting on Buck, he has the will to win. Risking 2.2 to win 2.
Carolina +4.5 (-110): The Panthers can cover games, and on that fast Georgia turf Cam Newton should feel right at home. Atlanta is not the same team, and now their best WR (and yes he is their best) Julio Jones is likely out with an injury. This is not the same team as last year, they have problems all over the field. I expect another cover, and perhaps even a win by the Panthers. Risking 2.2 to win 2.
Detroit -4 (-110): San Fran getting too much respect. Sure, they can stop the run, but despite Best's best efforts,Detroit can't run the ball. San Fran is 23rd in the league in yards allowed in the air, and this is where Stafford excels at picking teams apart. Meanwhile, San Fran now has to deal with Fairley in addition to Suh up front. This is a Niners team that has to run to stay competitive, because you can't put it all on Alex Smith. Detroit's secondary is much improved. I like this play because even if San Fran jumps out ahead, with their secondary and Detroit's top tier passing offence, that lead will always be in jeopardy. Risking 1.65 to win 1.5.
I would encourage haters to bring on the hate (accompanied by some reasoning) prior to kickoff :)
GL
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Record: 40-25-2, +18.50
Last Week: 1-4, -5.25 units
Early Predictions
Winnipeg 29, Edmonton 23
Hamilton 31, Montreal 33
British Columbia 24, Saskatchewan 22
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