PREMIUM
GAME OF THE WEEK (Rogers' 10* CFL) >> Won Wk 1 GOW LY!
(CFL) Toronto vs. Saskatchewan,
Total: 52.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 52.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
The set-up: Two teams with big expectations for the 2018 season collide on Friday night and in my opinion, this one has "shootout" written all over it.
The teams: Toronto won the 105th Grey Cup in 2017, its third championship since 2004. Ricky Ray returns as QB, along with playmaking WR's SJ Green and Armanti Edwards. The Argos also feature a dynamic RB in James Wilder Jr. Overall Toronto would finish with 5,777 passing yards and it was considered one of the best "quick strike offenses" in the league. Defensively the Argos were also pretty good, a unit led by Bear Woods and Marcus Ball which would go on to produce 14 sacks.
The Roughriders finished 10-8 last season. Big things are expected from QB Brandon Bridge, who has the keys to the offense now that veteran Kevin Glenn is gone. Bridge will be looking to get Duron Carter and Naaman Roosevelt involved early and often, a duo which combined for 2,000 yards and 16 TD's last season. The offense also looks strong with RB Tre Mason, an Auburn standout. The defense was a strength as well, as it would allow a second best 430 points overall last season.
The pick: But the Roughriders will be looking to push the pace here, as they've had recent success against the Argos, having taken three of the last four in the series. Clearly the defending champs won't be rolling over though, as they'll be looking to put on a show for the home town crowd, while also sending a message to the rest of the league. This one has the feel of a "track meet," rather than a "chess match." Play the "over."
The teams: Toronto won the 105th Grey Cup in 2017, its third championship since 2004. Ricky Ray returns as QB, along with playmaking WR's SJ Green and Armanti Edwards. The Argos also feature a dynamic RB in James Wilder Jr. Overall Toronto would finish with 5,777 passing yards and it was considered one of the best "quick strike offenses" in the league. Defensively the Argos were also pretty good, a unit led by Bear Woods and Marcus Ball which would go on to produce 14 sacks.
The Roughriders finished 10-8 last season. Big things are expected from QB Brandon Bridge, who has the keys to the offense now that veteran Kevin Glenn is gone. Bridge will be looking to get Duron Carter and Naaman Roosevelt involved early and often, a duo which combined for 2,000 yards and 16 TD's last season. The offense also looks strong with RB Tre Mason, an Auburn standout. The defense was a strength as well, as it would allow a second best 430 points overall last season.
The pick: But the Roughriders will be looking to push the pace here, as they've had recent success against the Argos, having taken three of the last four in the series. Clearly the defending champs won't be rolling over though, as they'll be looking to put on a show for the home town crowd, while also sending a message to the rest of the league. This one has the feel of a "track meet," rather than a "chess match." Play the "over."
