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Stampeders at Alouettes: What bettors need to know
Calgary Stampeders at Montreal Alouettes (-3, 54)
After allowing 11 sacks in two games, the Montreal Alouettes will need to do more to protect quarterback Anthony Calvillo when they host the Calgary Stampeders on Friday. Calvillo appeared frustrated after being sacked seven times in a Week 2 home loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, calling the performance “disgusting” and raising questions about the offensive schemes instituted by new coach Dan Hawkins and his staff. Calvillo later backtracked on his comments, reiterating his confidence in his coaches and teammates, but the questions will continue to mount unless the 40-year-old pivot sees more protection in the coming weeks.
Calgary has its own problems at quarterback as starter Drew Tate is day-to-day with a forearm strain suffered in a Week 2 road loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Tate, who missed significant time last year because of injuries, left last week’s game in the fourth quarter and was replaced by veteran Kevin Glenn, who completed 4-of-7 passes. With no clear starter for Friday, the Stampeders will need a strong showing from running back Jon Cornish, who was limited to 42 yards at Saskatchewan after running for 172 in the season opener.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN
ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (1-1): Glenn has more than 36,000 passing yards in his CFL career, including 4,220 for Calgary last year while filling in for an injured Tate. Glenn also started for the Stampeders in last year’s 100th Grey Cup final, when they lost to the Toronto Argonauts. As someone who knows Calgary’s offence well, Glenn should have no problem connecting with wide receivers Joe West (148 yards, three touchdowns) and Maurice Price (77 yards, touchdown in Week 1) if he needs to start. Defensive back Jonathan Hefney leads the team with 14 tackles and will have his hands full with Montreal’s versatile receiving corps.
ABOUT THE ALOUETTES (1-1): Because of the increased defensive pressure, Calvillo has thrown for only 385 yards in the first two weeks, which is concerning for a team without a reliable running back. Noel Devine leads the team in rushing yards with 65 but is primarily a kick returner, posting 296 combined return yards. Calvillo’s favourite target in a new offensive playbook is a familiar face in slot back S.J. Green, who has 150 receiving yards after topping 1,100 in each of the last two seasons. Green, along with slot backs Jamel Richardson and Arland Bruce, form a formidable trio that will be key to getting Montreal’s offence moving after a lacklustre Week 2.
TRENDS:
* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Stampeders are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings.
* Under is 5-0-1 in the Alouettes’ last six home games.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Alouettes’ rookie KR Tyron Carrier, who returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown in Week 1, was at practice this week after missing last game with a shoulder injury.
2. Calgary was 5-3 against East Division opponents last year, while Montreal went 6-2 against the West.
3. Montreal RB Brandon Whitaker made his season debut in Week 2 after suffering a torn ACL last year, running for 33 yards and adding 23 receiving yards. Whitaker cracked the 2,000 combined yards plateau in 2011. -
CFL
Week 3
Calgary (1-1) @ Montreal (1-1)-- Stampeders lost three of four visits here since winning Grey Cup in Montreal in 2008; they lost here 33-32 (+7) LY, snapping three-game win streak vs Alouettes. Calgary has been hit hard by flooding, so life hasn't been normal for Stampeder players; they allowed 34 ppg in first two games, getting outscored 48-13 after halftime. Montreal split its first two games, both vs Winnipeg; Calvillo had one of worst days of his excellent career last week, getting sacked seven times and passing for only 121 yards. Six of last seven series games went over the total.Comment
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Today's CFL Picks
FRIDAY, JULY 12
Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST (7/10) Game 123-124: Calgary at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 119.495; Montreal 112.975
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 6 1/2; 50
Vegas Line: Montreal by 3; 54
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+3); UnderComment
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Football Jesus Free Text for CFL : Calgary + points .Comment
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Alouettes' home history tested versus Stampeders
By SEAN MURPHY
If you're a believer in the Montreal Alouettes, you might want to load up your bankroll for Friday's matchup with the Calgary Stampeders.
Off a shocking home-opening loss to the Blue Bombers, Montreal will be in rebound mode this week. And if history is any indication, the Als should be in excellent position to do just that.
The Alouettes hadn’t lost a home opener since the 2007 season, when they fell 16-7 to Saskatchewan. They went on to lose their next home game that year as well but haven't dropped their first two home games in any season since.
In fact, since 2008, the Als haven't suffered a second home loss any earlier than September 18, nor have they dropped more than two regular season home games in any of their last five seasons, even going undefeated at home in one of those years (2009).
Obviously, things are a little different in Montreal these days, with Dan Hawkins taking over from long-time head coach Marc Trestman. It's far too early to hit the panic button. After all, the Als still sit in a three-way tie atop the East Division at 1-1.
Still, this is about as strong of a motivational spot as you'll see in Week 3 of the regular season.
The Als opened as high as 5-point home favorites but have been bet down to -2 after last week’s loss. The Stampeders are coming off a discouraging loss of their own in Saskatchewan. Montreal opened as -135 moneyline favorites for Week 3.Comment
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Mighty Quinn
Mighty missed with the Tigers Thursday and likes the Yankees Friday.
The deficit is 960 sirignanos.Comment
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MLB Betting: Book Offers Yasiel Puig Season Props
Rookie phenom Yasiel Puig has taken the MLB by storm since June 3 and is a big reason why the Los Angeles Dodgers have been a good bet lately.
The boys in blue are 22-13 since Puig energized the squad and now bettors will have a chance to bet on the Cuban’s performance in the second half of the season.
Here are some of the Puig props being offered at Sportsbook:
Total Regular Season Home Runs – over/under 20.5
Currently: Eight home runs
Total Regular Season Hits = over/under 144.5 hits
Currently: 56 hits
Regular Season Batting Average = over/under .319
Currently: .394
All above bets being offered with -115 odds.
Will He Win NL Rookie of Year?
Yes 1/6 -600
No 1/4 +400Comment
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Baseball Crusher
Philadelphia Phillies + Chicago White Sox UNDER 8.5
(System Record: 49-6, lost last game)
Overall Record: 49-54-1
Soccer Crusher
Trinidad & Tobago + Haiti UNDER 2.5
This match is happening in CONCACAF
(System Record: 425-15, lost last game)
Overall Record: 425-366-56Comment
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Today's MLB Picks
San Francisco at San Diego
The Padres look to build on their 7-2 record in their last 9 games as a home underdog. San Diego is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Padres favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+100). Here are all of today's picks.
FRIDAY, JULY 12
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST
Game 901-902: St. Louis at Chicago Cubs (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Kelly) 16.598; Cubs (Villanueva) 14.954
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-120); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-120); N/A
Game 903-904: NY Mets at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Hefner) 15.883; Pittsburgh (Morton) 14.941
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+120); Over
Game 905-906: Washington at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Strasburg) 15.831; Miami (Eovaldi) 14.389
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: Washington (-170); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-170); Under
Game 907-908: Cincinnati at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 15.803; Atlanta (Medlen) 14.901
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+115); Over
Game 909-910: Milwaukee at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gorzelanny) 13.816; Arizona (Corbin) 15.267
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Arizona (-175); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-175); Under
Game 911-912: San Francisco at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Gaudin) 13.303; San Diego (O'Sullivan) 14.200
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+100); Over
Game 913-914: Colorado at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Nicasio) 13.120; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 16.928
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 4; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-240); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-240); Over
Game 915-916: Texas at Detroit (7:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Grimm) 15.626; Detroit (Fister) 14.453
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-180); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+160); Under
Game 917-918: Toronto at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Buehrle) 14.769; Baltimore (Tillman) 16.112
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-135); Under
Game 919-920: Minnesota at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Diamond) 14.873; NY Yankees (Kuroda) 14.248
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-210); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+175); Over
Game 921-922: Kansas City at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Chen) 15.812; Cleveland (Kluber) 14.632
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+130); Over
Game 923-924: Houston at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Cosart) 13.782; Tampa Bay (Price) 16.282
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-300); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-300); Under
Game 925-926: Boston at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lackey) 15.285; Oakland (Parker) 16.533
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-115); Over
Game 927-928: LA Angels at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Williams) 14.477; Seattle (Saunders) 15.506
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+100); Under
Game 929-930: Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 14.139; Philadelphia (Pettibone) 15.505
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-140); UnderComment
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WNBA Basketball Picks
Chicago at Connecticut
The Sky look to build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games versus the Sun. Chicago is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Sky favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-5). Here are all of today's picks
FRIDAY, JULY 12
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. ESTGame 601-602: Chicago at Connecticut (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 114.146; Connecticut 107.298
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 7; 162
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 5; 157 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-5); OverGame 603-604: Washington at San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 109.055; San Antonio 108.484
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 153
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 3; 157
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+3); UnderComment
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