Canadien Football League Grey Cup Final
After another long CFL campaign, the season comes down to the two division winners for the 97th Grey Cup. Montreal has been the best team in the league from the start of the season, while Saskatchewan finished the year 7-3-1 SU and never lost to the defending Grey Cup champions Calgary in three final matchups, despite playing them that frequently over a six week period.
The Alouettes are 16-3 (12-7 ATS) and have won in dominating fashion all year. Their average margin of victory has been 14.5 points per game. Quarterback Anthony Calvillo spearheads a potent passing attack, throwing for more than 4,600 yards and 26 touchdowns, against just six interceptions. They own the offensive trifecta of leading the CFL in points, passing and total offense. Montreal is 9-2 ATS after having won four out of their last five games this season.
The Als also boast the best defense, allowing the fewest points (18 per game) and fewest total yards (298). They are 17-6 ATS away from home when they allow 15 to 21 points in a game.
Saskatchewan (11-7 SU & ATS) is led by QB Darian Durant, who after stepping into the starting lineup early in the season took the Roughriders to the top of the West Division for the first time in 32 years. Saskatchewan is not as prolific as Montreal offensively, however is second in points scored at 28.5. The Roughriders have enjoyed success against good defenses and are 7-0 ATS versus passing defenses allowing 7.4 or less passing yards per attempt.
Sportsbook.com has Montreal as 9.5-point favorites with total of 55 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. The way the Als are playing it?s hard to fathom they won?t be Cup champions, however Montreal quarterback Calvillo is only 1-5 SU when presented with this opportunity. The Alouettes are 12-26 ATS covering the spread in three out of their last four tries. Saskatchewan is 7-0 ATS away from home after two or more consecutive wins against the spread since 2007.
Montreal defeated Saskatchewan in both meetings (1-1 ATS) during the regular season by a combined score of 77-35. In the last few years, these squads have split six confrontations, with the Roughriders 4-2 ATS.
Montreal is 5-11 in Grey Cup Finals having last won in 2002, while Saskatchewan is 3-13 (including as Regina), but were champions just two years ago.
After another long CFL campaign, the season comes down to the two division winners for the 97th Grey Cup. Montreal has been the best team in the league from the start of the season, while Saskatchewan finished the year 7-3-1 SU and never lost to the defending Grey Cup champions Calgary in three final matchups, despite playing them that frequently over a six week period.
The Alouettes are 16-3 (12-7 ATS) and have won in dominating fashion all year. Their average margin of victory has been 14.5 points per game. Quarterback Anthony Calvillo spearheads a potent passing attack, throwing for more than 4,600 yards and 26 touchdowns, against just six interceptions. They own the offensive trifecta of leading the CFL in points, passing and total offense. Montreal is 9-2 ATS after having won four out of their last five games this season.
The Als also boast the best defense, allowing the fewest points (18 per game) and fewest total yards (298). They are 17-6 ATS away from home when they allow 15 to 21 points in a game.
Saskatchewan (11-7 SU & ATS) is led by QB Darian Durant, who after stepping into the starting lineup early in the season took the Roughriders to the top of the West Division for the first time in 32 years. Saskatchewan is not as prolific as Montreal offensively, however is second in points scored at 28.5. The Roughriders have enjoyed success against good defenses and are 7-0 ATS versus passing defenses allowing 7.4 or less passing yards per attempt.
Sportsbook.com has Montreal as 9.5-point favorites with total of 55 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. The way the Als are playing it?s hard to fathom they won?t be Cup champions, however Montreal quarterback Calvillo is only 1-5 SU when presented with this opportunity. The Alouettes are 12-26 ATS covering the spread in three out of their last four tries. Saskatchewan is 7-0 ATS away from home after two or more consecutive wins against the spread since 2007.
Montreal defeated Saskatchewan in both meetings (1-1 ATS) during the regular season by a combined score of 77-35. In the last few years, these squads have split six confrontations, with the Roughriders 4-2 ATS.
Montreal is 5-11 in Grey Cup Finals having last won in 2002, while Saskatchewan is 3-13 (including as Regina), but were champions just two years ago.
