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Ben Burns

10* Personal Favorite! *First 10* Of Season!*

Tennessee

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Game of the Day: Redblacks at Stampeders

Ottawa Redblacks at Calgary Stampeders (-13.5, 48)

The Ottawa Redblacks and Calgary Stampeders may be off to different starts to their respective CFL seasons, but they're both within reach of the division lead. The Redblacks look to halt a two-game losing skid Saturday as they head to Calgary for a date with the formidable Stampeders. Ottawa has dropped all three of its road games during its inaugural season, and will be in tough against a Stampeders team that has allowed a league-low 77 points.

The margin for error in the West Division is paper-thin - and the Stampeders found out the hard way last week, dropping a 25-24 decision to the BC Lions and subsequently dropping out of top spot in the division. Bo Levi Mitchell was denied in his quest to become the first quarterback in league history to win his first eight starts, but is primed for a bounce-back against a Redblacks defensive unit that is surrendering an average of 30 points per contest.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN

LINE HISTORY: The opening line favored the Stampeders by 13, but has since shifted to -13.5.The total opened at a relatively low 46 with bettors quickly betting it all the way up to 48.

INJURY REPORT: Redblacks - N/A Stampeders - RB Matt Walter (Questionable, Concussion), DB Buddy Jackson (Questionable, Undisclosed)

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "The Redblacks enter the game last in total defense and last in points defense. They also enter their match against Calgary 0-3 against the spread on the road." - Covers Experts Nick Parsons

WHAT BOOKS SAY: "Despite being a huge -13.5 point favorite, Calgary will likely be a very popular play. They are only a 1 point loss away from still being undefeated. Plus, Ottawa is just 1-4 against the spread." - Mike Perry of Sportsbook.ag

ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (1-4): Quarterback Henry Burris is no stranger to slow starts - he was part of the 2013 Hamilton Tiger-Cats roster that stumbled to a 1-4 start before rebounding to represent the East in the Grey Cup. He believes the Redblacks can rebound from last week's 38-14 thumping at the hands of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. "I'm very confident that we're going to bounce back and do some much better things," he told reporters. "Right now we have the players that can make the plays ... we just have to make those things happen."

ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (4-1): Mitchell looked strangely ordinary in the narrow loss to the Lions, completing 21-of-31 passes for 227 yards with a touchdown and an interception as Calgary fell short of its first 5-0 start since 1995. But Mitchell didn't get much help in the second half as the Stampeders managed just a Rene Paredes field goal after cruising to a 21-10 advantage through 30 minutes. Close contests have been the norm for Calgary of late, with each of its previous three games decided by four or fewer points.

TRENDS:

*RedBlacks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
*Stampeders are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS loss.
*Under is 8-1 in Stampeders last 9 games overall.

COVERS CONSENSUS: 57 percent of Covers users are taking the Stampeders -13.5 with totals bettors 57 percent in favor of the over.

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Dave Cokin:

Browns +1

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Anthony Michael (YouWinNow)

#275 Cleveland Browns +2.5 (7:30 edt) NFL Network

The Browns have been excellent in the first game of the pre-season covering their last 4 NFLX openers. The Browns will have Johnny football get in some work and he will have the pleasure of working against the 2nd team Detroit defense which means none of their top D lineman and their backup corners who have to be pretty bad since their starters stink and they have to be better than the backups. Detroit will not have their offensive starts playing very long, look for the Browns to get this one.

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CFL Betting Recap - Week 6
By Joe Williams

League Betting Notes

Underdogs went 3-1 straight up in Week 6
Underdogs went 3-1 ATS in Week 6
Road teams posted a 4-0 SU record in Week 6
Road teams posted a 3-1 ATS record in Week 6
The 'over' went 3-1 in Week 6

Team Betting Notes

Toronto (2-4) picked up a much-needed victory on the road at Montreal (1-4) by a 31-5 count. The 'under' has now cashed in four straight games for the Argos.

The Alouettes have been terrible this season, going 1-4 SU/ATS, and the 'under' has now cashed in four of the five games overall, too.

The BC Lions (3-3) have won three of the past four games after an 0-2 SU/ATS start, but perhaps was none bigger than its Week 6 triumph. BC stunned Calgary (4-1) 25-24 on the Stamps' home field. It was the first 'over' of the season for both BC (one over, five unders) and Calgary (one over, four unders).

Hamilton (1-4) was unable to carry over momentum from its first win in Week 5, slipping at home against Winnipeg (5-1) by a 27-26 score. It also ended a three-game cover streak for the TiCats.

Defending Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan (3-2) has won back-to-back games for the first time this season after throttling the expansion Ottawa (1-4) RedBlacks by a 38-15 count. More importantly, the champs have also covered back-to-back games while the 'over' cashed for the first time in three outings.

Looking ahead to Week 7, Edmonton (4-1) is back in action after a bye, traveling to last-place Montreal. The 'under' has cashed in all five games for the Esks.

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CFL Betting Notes - Week 7
By David Schwab

The underdogs got the best of it both straight-up and against the spread in Week 6 of the CFL regular season with a 3-1 mark as the last team fell from the ranks of the unbeaten.

Saturday, August 9

Ottawa (1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS) at Calgary (4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -12
Total: 45 ½

Game Overview

The RedBlacks have not played all that bad in their inaugural season in the CFL, but they did look like an expansion team last week against Saskatchewan. They fell behind by 24 points in the first quarter and it was pretty much over from there. While Ottawa could not climb back into that game, Thomas DeMarco did give the team a spark in relief for an ineffective Henry Burris by completing five of six passes for 84 yards and a score.

Calgary is coming off a tough loss to BC, but it remains the best balanced team in the CFL this season. The Stampeders’ offense led by quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is averaging 24.6 PPG, which are more than enough points when you have a defense that is holding teams to an average of 15.4 PPG.

Betting Trends

This will be the first meeting between these two teams this season. The Stampeders are 23-11-2 ATS in their last 35 games against a team with a SU losing record and the total stayed UNDER in eight of their last nine games overall.

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CFL Week 7 Betting Preview and Trends
By Mike Pickett

Ottawa at Calgary

Last 10 Meetings: Calgary 0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS | OU 0-0

The Calgary Stampeders will be trying to pick up their fifth SU victory in six games so far this season on Saturday night as they play their first ever game against the Ottawa RedBlacks. Calgary fell to 4-1 on the season last week with a 25-24 home loss to the Lions, while the RedBlacks are coming off a 38-14 home loss to the Roughriders that dropped them to just 1-4 so far this year.

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Today's CFL Picks

Ottawa at Calgary

The REDBLACKS head to Calgary tonight to face a Stampeders team that is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 August games. Calgary is the pick (-13) according to Dunkel, which has the Stampeders favored by 20 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-13). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Time Posted: 9:00 p.m. EST (8/3)

Game 127-128: Ottawa at Calgary (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 101.448; Calgary 121.975 Dunkel Line: Calgary by 20 1/2; 42 Vegas Line: Calgary by 13; 46 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-13); Under

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Today's NFL Picks

Green Bay at Tennessee

The Packers head to Tennessee tonight for their preseason opener against the Titans. Green Bay is the pick (+2) according to Dunkel, which has the Packers favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (+2). Here are all of this week's NFL preseason picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Time Posted: 8:00 p.m. EST (8/4)

Game 275-276: Cleveland at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 117.331; Detroit 125.739 Dunkel Line: Detroit by 8 1/2; 34 Vegas Line: Detroit by 2 1/2; 38 Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-2 1/2); Under

Game 277-278: Pittsburgh at NY Giants (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 120.116; NY Giants 124.605 Dunkel Line: NY Giants by 4 1/2; 33 Vegas Line: NY Giants by 2 1/2; 36 1/2 Dunkel Pick: BY Giants (-2 1/2); Under

Game 279-280: Green Bay at Tennessee (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Green Bay 123.981; Tennessee 121.292 Dunkel Line: Green Bay by 2 1/2; 40 Vegas Line: Tennessee by 2; 37 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (+2); Over

Game 281-282: Houston at Arizona (8:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Houston 124.306; Arizona 121.677 Dunkel Line: Houston by 2 1/2; 34 Vegas Line: Arizona by 2 1/2; 37 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Houston (+2 1/2); Under

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Today's MLB Picks

San Francisco at Kansas City

The Royals look to follow up last night's 4-2 win in the series opener and come into tonight's contest with an 8-1 record in their last 9 games after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Kansas City is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Royals favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-125). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 951-952: San Diego at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Stults) 15.406; Pittsburgh (Liriano) 14.012 Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-170); 7 Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+150); Over

Game 953-954: NY Mets at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Gee) 15.981; Philadelphia (Hamels) 14.880 Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 6 Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-160); 7 Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+140); Under

Game 955-956: Miami at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Penny) 14.309; Cincinnati (Simon) 15.996 Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 957-958: Washington at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Roark) 16.433; Atlanta (Harang) 13.988 Dunkel Line: Washington by 2 1/2; 6 Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 7 Dunkel Pick: Washington (-120); Under

Game 959-960: LA Dodgers at Milwaukee (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Greinke) 15.302; Milwaukee (Fiers) 16.414 Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 7 Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-140); 8 Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+120)); Under

Game 961-962: Colorado at Arizona (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.369; Arizona (Cahill) 13.012 Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: Arizona (-110); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-110); Over

Game 963-964: Cleveland at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Kluber) 17.302; NY Yankees (McCarthy) 15.411 Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2; 6 Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-115); Under

Game 965-966: Detroit at Toronto (1:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Scherzer) 18.564; Toronto (Stroman) 17.102 Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: Detroit (-120); 8 Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-120); Under

Game 967-968: Texas at Houston (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Darvish) 14.490; Houston (Feldman) 16.539 Dunkel Line: Houston by 2; 9 Vegas Line: Texas (-170); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Houston (+150); Over

Game 969-970: Minnesota at Oakland (9:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (May) 15.112; Oakland (Samardzija) 14.033 Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 6 Vegas Line: Oakland (-260); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+220); Under

Game 971-972: Boston at LA Angels (9:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 14.210; LA Angels (Richards) 17.687 Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 3 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: LA Angels (-200); 8 Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-200); Over

Game 973-974: Chicago White Sox at Seattle (9:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Noesi) 14.695; Seattle (Paxton) 16.299 Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Seattle (-165); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-165); Over

Game 975-976: Tampa Bay at Chicago Cubs (4:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Odorizzi) 14.695; Cubs (Jackson) 16.392 Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-130); No Run Total Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+110); N/A

Game 9277-978: St. Louis at Baltimore (4:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lackey) 17.332; Baltimore (Jimenez) 15.843 Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-105); Under

Game 979-980: San Francisco at Kansas City (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Hudson) 14.734; Kansas City (Shields) 17.342 Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 2 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Kansas City (-125); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-125); Over

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WNBA Basketball Picks

Minnesota at Phoenix

The Mercury (25-4 SU) play host to a Minnesota team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games versus teams with a winning SU record. Phoenix is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Mercury favored by 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-5). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 651-652: Minnesota at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 116.980; Phoenix 124.357 Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 7 1/2; 166 Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 5; 160 Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-5); Over

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Hondo

Hondo lowered his deficit back down to 1,245 kalines Friday when Archer and the Rays chewed up the Cubs at Wrigley.

Saturday: Mr. Aitch expects maximum results from the Tigers — 10 units on sure-as-shootin’ Scherzer to extinguish the Jays.

Also, 10 on the Native Americans to smack Mac in el Bronx.

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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

Free play Sat: Dodgers w/ Greinke -145

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Cappers Access

Lions -1
Titans -2

Indians -115