Week Eight Analysis and Betting Predictions for Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League (CFL) is gearing up for an exciting Week 8, with specific betting lines available for each game. Here's a rundown of the upcoming matchups and the predicted outcomes based on recent expert analysis and betting previews.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Ottawa Redblacks
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, led by Bo Levi Mitchell, are favored to extend their winning streak. However, Ottawa's ground game and defense will test them, with the Redblacks listed as +1.5 underdogs [1]. This suggests a close game, but with Hamilton favored to win.
Saskatchewan Roughriders at Toronto Argonauts
Saskatchewan, coming off a bye and boasting a strong offense, is likely favored in this home game against the Argonauts, who have lost narrowly to Montreal recently [2][3].
BC Lions at Edmonton Elks
Edmonton, seeking their first road win, faces a Saskatchewan team that has recently beaten BC. BC Lions might have an advantage, although no clear pick was cited for this matchup [2][4].
Calgary Stampeders at Montreal Alouettes
Calgary is favored with a -6 spread, aiming for their fourth consecutive win after recovering from an early loss. Montreal, missing key offensive players, is expected to struggle, making Calgary the likely winner [2][4].
The Elks have not won a game yet this season, with a record of 0-7. They also struggle with scoring, averaging 15 points per game, the lowest in the league. Edmonton also ranks ninth in total yards per game [5].
Ottawa, on the other hand, has improved their record to 3-3. The Argonauts have the league's most consistent offense, scoring 37.3 points per game [6]. Dane Evans is expected to replace Vernon Adams Jr., who suffered a knee injury, for the BC Lions [7].
The CFL Week 8 games start on July 28th and end on July 30th, 2023. The Alouettes and Stampeders will face off at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Quebec, Canada on July 30th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. ET [8].
For those interested in betting, the CFL Betting Center provides CFL Odds and Lines, CFL First Half, CFL Second Half Odds, and Grey Cup Odds [9]. The latest CFL Betting Predictions include various articles such as "What to look for in CFL Betting Lines to follow on MyBookie this 2025" and "Betting CFL Grey Cup Lines for the Top Contenders to Win Next Year" [10].
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will also play against the Toronto Argonauts, and the Calgary Stampeders will take on the Montreal Alouettes [11][12]. The CFL currently has three top teams, although they are not specified.
Montreal has leaned on their defense to start the season, being fourth in the league in points allowed, only giving up 22.2 points per game [13]. The Tiger-Cats will start with a new quarterback, Rookie Taylor Powell [14]. Calgary has lost twice in overtime and is 2-4 against the spread [15].
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- In the upcoming CFL Week 8, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, with Bo Levi Mitchell leading, are predicted to extend their winning streak, although the Ottawa Redblacks' ground game and defense could make for a close game, with the Redblacks listed as +1.5 underdogs.
- As Saskatchewan is coming off a bye and boasts a strong offense, they are likely favored against the Toronto Argonauts, who have lost narrowly to Montreal recently, even though Dane Evans might replace Vernon Adams Jr. for the BC Lions due to an injury.
