The first game up on the Week 10 schedule of the Canadian Football League features a cross-division matchup between the Calgary Stampeders and the Toronto Argonauts
This game between the Stampeders and the Argonauts is scheduled for Thursday, August 6 and has an expected kickoff time of 7:30 PM ET, with it being played at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario.
Our article previews this game between the Stampeders and Argonauts by giving you our two best bets for the game, as well as a bonus player prop pick. Additionally, we include the current betting odds for the game.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Toronto Argonauts: betting picks and predictions
Calgary Stampeders ML (-125)
Our top pick for this matchup between the Stampeders and the Argonauts looks for the Stampeders to simply win the game.
The Stampeders enter this game with a record of 4-4 and have 8 points on the season. Given their record, Calgary find themselves in third place in the West Division.
As mediocre as the Stampeders have been, they have won two games in a row, beating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 8 and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 9.
Further, Calgary has been a much better team on the road compared to when they are at home. Through the four games they have played on the road, the Stampeders are 3-1 straight up.
Toronto, on the other hand, enters this game with a record of 3-4 and have 6 points on the season. Despite their poor record, the Argonauts are in second place in the East Division, trailing only the Montreal Alouettes.
In addition to having played much more consistently on the road, the Stampeders have also already had success against Toronto this season.
These teams met in Week 5, a game the Stampeders ran away with, beating the Argonauts by a score of 58-36. Because of this, backing the Calgary Stampeders to win is our best bet.
Over 67.5 total points (-110)
To go along with our pick for the Stampeders to win, we also look for there to be points scored in this matchup.
Calgary, in particular, has been a high-scoring team this season, as they are averaging 40.3 points per game.
To that point, the Stampeders' defense has not been very consistent, as they allow an average of 33.0 points per game.
As for Toronto, their offense is not as high scoring, averaging 31.4 points per game, while allowing 31.3 points per game.
In the first meeting between these two teams, 94 total points were scored. We look for this game to be another high-scoring game, so, therefore, backing Over 67.5 Total Points is our play.
Quincy Vaughn anytime touchdown (-120)
Our favorite prop for this game is for Quincy Vaughn of the Stampeders to score a touchdown at any time
He is not a running back that is going to get many yards, however, he has six rushing touchdowns this season, which leads the Stampeders and is tied for third in the CFL.
Vaughn has scored at least one touchdown in five of the eight games this season, which includes one touchdown against Toronto in their Week 5 matchup.
Given this, backing him to find the end zone at any time is our play.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Toronto Argonauts odds
Calgary Stampeders | -130 |
Toronto Argonauts | +110 |
Spread | CAL Stampeders -1.5 |
Total | O/U 67.5 |
Calgary Stampeders vs. Toronto Argonauts player props
Anytime touchdown
Dedrick Mills (CAL Stampeders) | -140 |
Damonte Coxie (TOR Argonauts) | -120 |
Makai Polk (TOR Argonauts) | -120 |
Quincy Vaughn (CAL Stampeders) | -120 |
Damien Alford (CAL Stampeders) | -120 |
Kevin Mital (TOR Argonauts) | -110 |
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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
