Thursday, July 14, 2011

CFL Preview: Calgary Stampeders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Calgary Stampeders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Canad Inns Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Stampeders listed as 3-point favorites versus the Blue Bombers, while the game's total is sitting at 52.

Henry Burris threw three touchdown passes in Week 2 to lead the Stampeders to a 34-32 win over the Lions.

The Lions had been favored by 3 points at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (54).

Buck Pierce threw for 165 yards in Week 2 as the Blue Bombers held off the Argonauts for a 22-16 victory.

The Blue Bombers managed to cover the 1-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (47.5).

Current streak: Winnipeg has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Calgary: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS Winnipeg: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS

Calgary most recently: When playing in July are 7-3 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Winnipeg most recently: When playing in July are 5-5 When playing on turf are 3-7 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 13 of Calgary's last 16 games Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg Calgary is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary Winnipeg is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary Winnipeg is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games

Next up: Calgary home to Edmonton, Saturday, July 23 Winnipeg at Toronto, Saturday, July 23

CFL Preview: Calgary Stampeders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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