Friday, August 12, 2011

CFL Preview: Calgary Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Calgary Stampeders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field.

Oddsmakers currently have the Stampeders listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Roughriders, while the game's total is sitting at 49.

The Stampeders won and covered at home in Week 6, beating the Tiger-Cats by a score of 32-20.

The Stampeders managed to cover the 3.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (50.5).

Darian Durant threw for 236 yards in the Roughriders' 24-11 loss to the Lions in Week 6.

The Lions managed to cover the 3.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (53.5).

Current streak: Calgary has won 2 straight games. Saskatchewan has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Calgary: 4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS Saskatchewan: 1-5 SU, 1-5 ATS

Calgary most recently: When playing in August are 8-2 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 5-5

Saskatchewan most recently: When playing in August are 4-6 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider: Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 9 of Calgary's last 11 games on the road Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games Saskatchewan is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home Saskatchewan is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Calgary

Next up: Calgary home to Montreal, Saturday, August 27 Saskatchewan at Toronto, Thursday, August 18

CFL Preview: Calgary Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders

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