Friday, July 29, 2011

CFL Preview: Toronto Argonauts vs. Edmonton Eskimos

The Toronto Argonauts and the Edmonton Eskimos will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Commonwealth Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Eskimos listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Argonauts, while the game's total is sitting at 49½.

The Argonauts were upset at home by the Blue Bombers in Week 4, falling 33-24.

The Argonauts had been listed as 3.5-point home favorites by the oddsmakers for that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (45.5).

Ricky Ray had two touchdown passes in Week 4 to lead the Eskimos to a 24-19 win over the Stampeders.

The Stampeders were listed as 3-point home favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (55.5).

Current streak: Toronto has lost 3 straight games. Edmonton has won 4 straight games.

Team records: Toronto: 1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS Edmonton: 4-0 SU, 4-0 ATS

Toronto most recently: When playing in July are 5-5 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Edmonton most recently: When playing in July are 6-4 When playing on turf are 8-2 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Edmonton Toronto is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Edmonton is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games Edmonton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto

Next up: Toronto home to Montreal, Thursday, August 4 Edmonton at Winnipeg, Friday, August 5

CFL Preview: Toronto Argonauts vs. Edmonton Eskimos

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