CFL 2008 Week 12 Previews and Predictions

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Winnipeg (51 vs. Toronto (-3) CFL 2008 Week 12 Preview and Prediction:

Blue Bombers at Argonauts History: 7-13-0 (ATS) 4-15-1 (SU) 10-10-0 (O/U/P)

Ron's Comment: Anytime you get a major shake up in a football organization and the new sheriff in town is the most winningest coach in CFL history, I'm anticipating the players will raise their level of play. Under the Argos current "environment" the ex-Head Coach Rich Stubbler created, there was no accountability and that's why there was no success on the field. However, that will change with Don Matthews calling the shots and expect the Argos defense being more aggressive. Furthermore, can you expect more energy in the building this Friday, as this will be a home game for Toronto and they are 10-4 SU as a home favorite on Friday nights at the Rogers Centre.

As for the Blue Bombers, Winnipeg keeps finding ways to lose games and if there's one thing I've noticed on offense, Kevin Glenn doesn't look for Milt Stegall as he did last season. Not sure why! Furthermore, the Bombers will start Joe Smith this Friday, but I expect more of the same from the Bombers who are 4-15-1 SU in Toronto since '96.

Ron's forecast: Toronto 31 Winnipeg 20

ATSDatabase.com Stat of the Game: When TORONTO team played as a Home team -During the month of September -Before a non division game; the Argos are 15-1 SU in this role since 1996.

Montreal (58.5) vs. Calgary (-3) CFL 2008 Week 12 Preview and Prediction:

Alouettes at Stampeders History: 7-5-0 (ATS) 7-5 (SU) 6-6-0 (O/U/P)

Ron's Comment: The Alouettes are on a 5 game winning streak, but most of those wins were vs. teams who are having their own "in house" issues. Let's face it, 4 of their 5 wins were against Toronto (2), Hamilton and Winnipeg, three teams with 8 combined wins! The Stamps have been a competitive team in a strong western division and they are coming off an emotional back and back series with the Eskimos. In my opinion, this is a trap game for the Stamps, as they are coming off a Labor Day classic lost at home, but won the rematch the following week in Edmonton. Now they must come home to face the hottest team in the league, but the Als have a history of fading down the stretch. As much as I love the Stamps to win and cover in this spot, the UNDER 58.5 is the play for you point spread players!

Ron's forecast: Montreal 21 Calgary 29

ATSDatabase.com Stat of the Game: When ANY CFL team played as a Road team -After a division game - Coming off back to back SU Home wins; the UNDER is 29-9-1 for the Road Team (Montreal) in this role since '98.

Hamilton (55.5) vs. Edmonton (-13) CFL 2008 Week 12 Preview and Prediction:

Tiger Cats at Eskimos History: 8-4-0 (ATS) 5-7 (SU) 6-6-0 (O/U/P)

Ron's Comment: It was just a matter of time before Charlie Taaffe would be run out of town for his lack of producing wins for his game time decisions in crucial situations. Hopefully, former Ottawa U head coach and new Ticats bench boss Marcel Bellefeuille will give Reggie Williams the starting job at QB. Secondly, get another running back who will play 80% or higher of the games during the season. Yes, this means trade Jesse Lumsden!

As for this game vs. Edmonton on Saturday night, this is a tough situation for the Tiger Cats who will be up against the top team in the CFL in my view. Ricky Ray is back to being the top gunslinger in the League, but when a team is coming off two high tempo game vs. a division and provincial rival, there's always a let down. Furthermore, it's going to start getting cold in Edmonton or out in Western Canada for that matter, so look for game time temperature to dip down to +4 by kickoff and even colder by the third and fourth quarter. Plus, great betting situation on the UNDER here for the Ticats; when a HAMILTON team played as a Road Underdog, allowed 35 points or more against in their last game, the UNDER is 10-2-0 for the Tiger Cats. Play the UNDER.

Ron's forecast: Hamilton 20 Edmonton 23

ATSDatabase.com Stat of the Game: When HAMILTON team played as Road team as a Underdog - Allowed score 35 points or more against; The UNDER is 10-2-0 for the Ticats in this spot since 1996.

Saskatchewan (54.5) vs. BC Lions (-6) CFL 2008 Week 12 Preview and Prediction:

Roughriders at Lions History: 16-6-0 (ATS) 11-11 (SU) 9-13-0 (O/U/P)

Ron's Comment: Good teams find ways to win and bad teams just find ways to lose games! That's the difference between the Roughriders and Blue Bombers from last Sunday's game, but the Roughriders are entering the Lions den this Saturday night and it will be tough for them to find ways to keep winning in the last minute of games. Michael Bishop has looked decent in his last 2 games, but keep in mind those two wins were against the Blue Bombers. The Lions are coming off a disappointing lost in Montreal last weekend and couldn't cash in a 1st and goal at the one in 4 or was it 5 attempts?

Nevertheless, the Lions have been inconsistent all season long and it's pretty obvious they have some in house issues that have not been made public, because why do you trade your best running back from last season in the middle of a season? Charles Roberts will get his first start as a Lions and look for BC to get the job done in a nail bitter. The Roughriders have a good history of covering the spread in Vancouver, but look for the Lions to escape with a narrow victory. If you're considering the UNDER in this contest, here's a nice CFL Betting system backing up that thought; whenever you have a CFL team as a Home Favorite, total is 54.5 or more and they are coming off a game where they scored between 32 - 35 POINTS FOR in their last game; the UNDER is 13-4-0 for the Home Fave in this spot.

Ron's forecast: Saskatchewan 20 BC Lions 21

ATSDatabase.com Stat of the Game: When BRITISH COLUMBIA team played as a Home team -With 6 day off -Total is 54.5 or more; the UNDER is 12-3-0 for the Lions in this position since 2000.

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