Saturday, July 23, 2011

CFL Preview: Edmonton Eskimos vs. Calgary Stampeders

The fans at McMahon Stadium will be treated to a game between the Edmonton Eskimos and the Calgary Stampeders when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Stampeders listed as 3-point favorites versus the Eskimos, while the game's total is sitting at 55.

Ricky Ray threw for 320 yards and two TDs in Week 3 as the Eskimos grabbed a 33-17 win over the Lions.

The Eskimos had no trouble covering the 2.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (54.5).

Henry Burris passed for 183 yards in Week 3 as the Stampeders edged the Blue Bombers by a score of 21-20.

The Stampeders failed to cover the 3-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (52).

Current streak: Edmonton has won 3 straight games. Calgary has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Edmonton: 3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS Calgary: 2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS

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

Calgary most recently: When playing in July are 8-2 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 5-4-1 When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Edmonton is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 11 of Edmonton's last 16 games when playing Calgary The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 9 games on the road Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton The total has gone OVER in 13 of Calgary's last 17 games Calgary13-4-1 SU in its last 18 games at home

Next up: Edmonton home to Toronto, Friday, July 29 Calgary at Saskatchewan, Saturday, July 30

CFL Preview: Edmonton Eskimos vs. Calgary Stampeders

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