Oscar's CFL Sunday Selections

CFL RECORD TO DATE 1-3 -$412

The oddsmakers caught me on Friday as I lost both games, I have a theory about this game tonight but again it is Week 1 so if you are following be wary:

Saskatchewan -6 1/2 -1.06 $318 to win $300

Edmonton/Saskatchewan Under 52 -1.13 $452 to win $400-I'm going to bet both side and total here tonight. Edmonton was the worst team in the CFL last year but that is not the reason I'm betting against them here. The Eskimos completely overhauled their roster as they have 12 new players on the offensive side of the ball and 9 new players on defense. They also hired a surprise head coach in Kavis Reed and he only retained two coaches from last year's staff. The Eskimos do have veteran QB Ricky Ray but he had one of his worst years ever last year and he may be winding down his career. The Eskimos do bring in defensive coordinator Rich Stubler though and he has years of CFL experience so I do expect the defense to be better playing the 3-4. Saskatchewan meanwhile has one of the best QB's in the CFL in Darian Durant and he will try to match last year's 5,500 yard mark but he needs to cut down on the INTS. The Roughriders also have a new head coach after twice failing to win the Grey Cup but the team is primed for another run this year. Saskatchewan hired defensive coordinator Richie Hall back and coincidentally he was the Edmonton head coach the past two years so the familiarity with the players should help out. These teams do have a history of going Over but have two well respected defensive coordinators and with both teams having some turnover at WR the defenses might have the advantage in the game tonight, at least in my opinion. I also believe we are getting some line value on Saskatchewan as although this is a new season they have the more established team and did lose twice against Edmonton last year and lost three out of four against the spread. Edmonton is only 14-23 ATS over the past three years while Saskatchewan is 22-17 and I'll go with the home team but am playing more on the Under based on the perception that the defenses will be better.

Best of luck to everyone, have a great Sunday. As always, I welcome feedback, criticism or just a genuine good luck. Feel free to comment as this is a forum.

CFL SUNDAY RECAP 0-2 -$770

Saskatchewan -6 1/2 -1.06 $318 to win $300 - LOSER

Edmonton/Saskatchewan Under 52 -1.13 $452 to win $400 - LOSER-I'm going to bet both side and total here tonight. Edmonton was the worst team in the CFL last year but that is not the reason I'm betting against them here. The Eskimos completely overhauled their roster as they have 12 new players on the offensive side of the ball and 9 new players on defense. They also hired a surprise head coach in Kavis Reed and he only retained two coaches from last year's staff. The Eskimos do have veteran QB Ricky Ray but he had one of his worst years ever last year and he may be winding down his career. The Eskimos do bring in defensive coordinator Rich Stubler though and he has years of CFL experience so I do expect the defense to be better playing the 3-4. Saskatchewan meanwhile has one of the best QB's in the CFL in Darian Durant and he will try to match last year's 5,500 yard mark but he needs to cut down on the INTS. The Roughriders also have a new head coach after twice failing to win the Grey Cup but the team is primed for another run this year. Saskatchewan hired defensive coordinator Richie Hall back and coincidentally he was the Edmonton head coach the past two years so the familiarity with the players should help out. These teams do have a history of going Over but have two well respected defensive coordinators and with both teams having some turnover at WR the defenses might have the advantage in the game tonight, at least in my opinion. I also believe we are getting some line value on Saskatchewan as although this is a new season they have the more established team and did lose twice against Edmonton last year and lost three out of four against the spread. Edmonton is only 14-23 ATS over the past three years while Saskatchewan is 22-17 and I'll go with the home team but am playing more on the Under based on the perception that the defenses will be better.

Terrible first week in the CFL ended with me going 0-2 for a loss of $770 bucks. Terrible handicapping on my part, and I will try to turn it around next week.

CFL RECORD TO DATE 1-5 -$1182