PREMIUM
GAME OF THE WEEK (Rogers' 10* CFL) >> MONSTER 8-2 CFL Run!
(CFL) Toronto vs. Edmonton,
Point Spread: -9.50 | -106.00 Edmonton (Home)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -9.50 | -106.00 Edmonton (Home)
Result: Loss
The set-up: Toronto was down starting QB Ricky Ray and it was a 3.5 point underdog at home to these very Eskimos last week and the winless Argos would prevail outright with the 20-17 victory. Suffice it to say, I think it's going to be pay-back time in a big way in Alberta on Friday night.
The teams: The 20 points scored by the Argos was the most they've put up so far this year and the 17 points allowed was the least. QB James Franklin was an efficient 16 of 22 for 217 yards, with one passing and one rushing touchdown. Declan Cross caught the winning TD pass with three minutes to play. RB James Wilder Jr. had 120 rushing yards and a score as well.
The Eskimo's looked "out of sorts" from the "get go" last week, but I think a little home cooking is just what the doctor ordered for Edmonton to get back on track. QB Mike Reilly was still decent in the setback, going 28 of 40 for 370 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Reilly leads the league in passing with 1,390 yards and seven major scores. 12 penalties for 126 yards was just too much for Edmonton to overcome in the end though.
The pick: Neither team has been very good for bettors over the last few seasons, but I think the difference will be the immediate "revenge factor." Edmonton hurt itself with sloppy and undisciplined play last week and I have a hard time seeing the home side not coming in completely focused here as it looks to atone for its sub-par effort. Toronto backup Franklin looked decent at home last weekend, but I think he'll stumble in this hostile environment. Everything points to a blowout, lay the points.
The teams: The 20 points scored by the Argos was the most they've put up so far this year and the 17 points allowed was the least. QB James Franklin was an efficient 16 of 22 for 217 yards, with one passing and one rushing touchdown. Declan Cross caught the winning TD pass with three minutes to play. RB James Wilder Jr. had 120 rushing yards and a score as well.
The Eskimo's looked "out of sorts" from the "get go" last week, but I think a little home cooking is just what the doctor ordered for Edmonton to get back on track. QB Mike Reilly was still decent in the setback, going 28 of 40 for 370 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Reilly leads the league in passing with 1,390 yards and seven major scores. 12 penalties for 126 yards was just too much for Edmonton to overcome in the end though.
The pick: Neither team has been very good for bettors over the last few seasons, but I think the difference will be the immediate "revenge factor." Edmonton hurt itself with sloppy and undisciplined play last week and I have a hard time seeing the home side not coming in completely focused here as it looks to atone for its sub-par effort. Toronto backup Franklin looked decent at home last weekend, but I think he'll stumble in this hostile environment. Everything points to a blowout, lay the points.