The CFL playoff picture is heating up, and Week 12 serves up four intriguing matchups with major implications. Let’s dive into the Raymond Report numbers and trends from ATS STATS.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-6) vs Montreal Alouettes (O/U 48.5)
📍 Percival Molson Memorial Stadium | Aug 21, 7:30 PM ET
Forecast Score: Winnipeg 26.46 – Montreal 21.6
Current Form:
Winnipeg: Coming off a narrow 30-27 win over Ottawa, but only 2-3 SU in last 5.
Montreal: Riding a 3-game skid, both SU & ATS.
Key Trends:
Winnipeg is 7-2 to the Over this season.
Montreal struggling defensively, allowing 36 points last week vs BC.
Raymond Report Edge: Winnipeg’s C.O.W (Chance of Winning) sits at 69.57%, while Montreal is down at 32.38%.
🔑 Takeaway: Winnipeg looks primed to cover if their defense holds. Over-watchers beware—Bombers’ O/U is trending high.
Edmonton Elks (-3.5) vs Ottawa RedBlacks (O/U 53.5)
📍 TD Place | Aug 22, 7:30 PM ET
Forecast Score: Edmonton 30.11 – Ottawa 24.27
Current Form:
Edmonton: 2-game SU win streak, 4-1 ATS in last 5, and riding a 5-game Under streak.
Ottawa: Still fighting, 4-1 ATS last 5 despite SU record of 3-7.
Key Trends:
Ottawa plays better at home ATS (3 straight covers).
Edmonton’s offense has improved, but totals staying Under.
Raymond Report Edge: Both teams rated Neutral, but Edmonton’s recent ATS dominance gives them an edge.
🔑 Takeaway: Line favors Edmonton, but sharp bettors may circle the Under again given both teams’ O/U profiles.
BC Lions (-3.5) vs Toronto Argonauts (O/U 55.5)
📍 BMO Field | Aug 23, 3:00 PM ET
Forecast Score: BC 24.76 – Toronto 22.5
Current Form:
BC: 2 straight wins SU & ATS, 4-1 to the Over last 5.
Toronto: Reeling with 3 straight SU & ATS losses.
Key Trends:
BC scoring has ticked up, while Toronto’s defense has faltered.
Argos just 2-8 SU this season – the worst record in the CFL.
Raymond Report Edge: BC C.O.W at 60.53% vs Toronto’s 36.84%.
🔑 Takeaway: BC’s momentum vs a Toronto team sinking fast. Expect bettors to fade the Argos until proven otherwise.
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Calgary Stampeders (-1.5, O/U 50.5)
📍 McMahon Stadium | Aug 23, 7:00 PM ET
Forecast Score: Calgary 26.85 – Saskatchewan 22.7
Current Form:
Saskatchewan: League’s hottest team with a 4-game win streak.
Calgary: Coming off a big win vs Winnipeg, 6-3 SU overall.
Key Trends:
Both teams 4-5 O/U on the year, leaning Under.
Saskatchewan 4-1 SU last 5, Calgary steady at 3-2.
Raymond Report Edge: Saskatchewan is flagged Bullish (A), Calgary sits Neutral.
🔑 Takeaway: Game of the week. Riders are surging, but Calgary’s home edge and rest advantage (13 days) makes this a coin-flip battle.
📊 Week 12 Raymond Report Betting Insights
Strongest Side Play: Winnipeg Blue Bombers -6 (Montreal fading fast).
Best Over/Under Lean: Edmonton/Ottawa Under 53.5 (Elks 5 straight Unders).
Live Dog Alert: Saskatchewan (+1.5) vs Calgary (Riders momentum worth a look).
Public Fade: Toronto Argonauts – 2-8 SU, 3 straight ATS losses.
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Ron Raymond
Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.