The Canadian Football League kicks off this week in Montreal when the Allouettes take on the British Columbia Lions in the first of four CFL games this weekend. Bookmakers have installed Montreal as a 6.5 point favorite with a total of 56 for Thursday's opener.
CFL bettors are already discussing week 1 in the CFL forum while handicappers compete in a season long football contest. Can Montreal make it a three-peat? They are favored to win their third straight Grey Cup.
While the NFL appears to be closer to resolving the lockout, the CFL will receive additional exposure this year as two games per week will appear on the NFL Network
The folks at Bodog.eu have posted odds on the regular season win totals. Calgary and Montreal are both expected to have the biggest seasons with odds currently over 11.5 -140. The lowest predicted win total belongs to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at over 5.5 -120.
British Columbia Lions Over 8½ (-145)o (+115)u Under
Calgary Stampeders Over 11½ (-140)o (+110)u Under
Edmonton Eskimos Over 6½ (-125)o (-105)u Under
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Over 8½ (-140)o (+110)u Under
Montreal Alouettes Over 11½ (-140)o (+110)u Under
Saskatchewan Roughriders Over 9½ (-130)o (EVEN)u Under
Toronto Argonauts Over 7½ (-110)o (-120)u Under
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Over 5½ (-120)o (-110)u Under
Montreal's Anthony Calvillo is a 9/4 favorite to lead the CFL in passing yards in 2011 with Darian Durant right behind him at 11/4 odds.
Travis Lulay (BC) 10/1
Ricky Ray (EDM) 9/2
Henry Burris (CAL) 15/4
Darian Durant (SAS) 11/4
Anthony Calvillo (MTL) 9/4
Kevin Glenn (HAM) 11/2
Cleo Lemon (TOR) 15/1
Buck Pierce (WPG) 13/2
Bodog offers an array of betting props for Canadian Football fans. Here is a small sample and don't forget to Like Us on Facebook for exclusive contests and more.
Who will lead the CFL in passing touchdowns in 2011?
Travis Lulay (BC) 12/1
Ricky Ray (EDM) 13/2
Henry Burris (CAL) 3/1
Darian Durant (SAS) 11/4
Anthony Calvillo (MTL) 5/2
Kevin Glenn (HAM) 9/2
Cleo Lemon (TOR) 12/1
Buck Pierce (WPG) 13/2
Who will lead the CFL in passing interceptions in 2011?
Travis Lulay (BC) 15/2
Ricky Ray (EDM) 13/2
Henry Burris (CAL) 5/2
Darian Durant (SAS) 7/4
Anthony Calvillo (MTL) 12/1
Kevin Glenn (HAM) 13/4
Cleo Lemon (TOR) 17/2
Buck Pierce (WPG) 10/1
Who will lead the CFL in rushing yards in 2011?
Fred Reid (WPG) 2/1
Cory Boyd (TOR) 3/2
Joffrey Reynolds (CAL) 4/1
Wes Cates (SAS) 17/4
DeAndra' Cobb (MTL) 12/1
Avon Cobourne (HAM) 11/1
Jamal Robertson (BC) 15/2
Who will lead the CFL in receptions in 2011?
Terrence Edwards (WPG) 15/2
Arland Bruce III (HAM) 19/2
Jamel Richardson (MTL) 11/2
Nik Lewis (CAL) 13/2
Fred Stamps (EDM) 13/2
Geroy Simon (BC) 17/2
Weston Dressler (SAS) 13/2
Ken-Yon Rambo (CAL) 15/2
Romby Bryant (CAL) 15/1
Kerry Watkins (MTL) 15/2
Dave Stala (HAM) 12/1
Marquay McDaniel (HAM) 13/1
Chris Getzlaf (SAS) 20/1
Michael Mann (HAM) 25/1
Paris Jackson (BC) 22/1
