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UFL Week 5 Parlay Picks - UFL Betting Lines

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

This week in the UFL we get doubleheader action on both Saturday and Sunday. Week 5 opens on Saturday night with a prime-time FOX doubleheader. The Arlington Renegades host the San Antonio Brahmas, and the Houston Roughnecks host the Birmingham Stallions. On Sunday, the D.C. Defenders host the St. Louis Battlehawks on ESPN. Following that matchup, the Memphis Showboats host the Michigan Panthers on FOX. The Birmingham Stallions lead the USFL Division as the only undefeated team in the UFL. An excellent race is shaping up in the XFL Division with the St. Louis Battlehawks and the San Antonio Brahmas at the lead and the D.C. Defenders right behind.

Let?s look at UFL parlays for April 27 and 28, 2024.

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UFL Week 5 Parlay Picks

UFL Schedule for Saturday, April 27, 2024

San Antonio at Arlington, +1.5, OU 42.5, 7 p.m. ET, FOX

Birmingham at Houston, +7.5, OU 42.5, 7 p.m. ET, FOX

Saturday Parlay

Birmingham Stallions -7.5

San Antonio Brahmas -1.5

Birmingham Stallions at Houston Roughnecks Under 42.5

San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades Under 42.5

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San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades

The Arlington Renegades have a record of 0-4. The Renegades are in 4th place in the UFL XFL Division standings. On offense, Arlington ranks 3rd for total yards, 5th for rushing, 3rd for passing, and 5th for scoring. On defense, Arlington ranks 7th for total yards, 8th for rushing, 6th for passing, and 8th for scoring. Last week, the Renegades lost 17-9 on the road against the Houston Roughnecks.

The San Antonio Brahmas have a record of 3-1. The Brahmas are in 1st place in the UFL XFL Division standings. On offense, San Antonio ranks 4th for total yards, 6th for rushing, 2nd for passing, and 3rd for scoring. On defense, San Antonio ranks 4th for total yards, 7th for rushing, 2nd for passing, and 2nd for scoring. Last week, the Brahmas won 19-9 at home against the Michigan Panthers.

Birmingham Stallions at Houston Roughnecks

The Birmingham Stallions have a record of 4-0. The Stallions are in 1st place in the UFL USFL Division standings. On offense, Birmingham ranks 1st for total yards, 1st for rushing, 1st for passing, and 2nd for scoring. On defense, Birmingham ranks 1st for total yards, 1st for rushing, 3rd for passing, and 1st for scoring. Last week, the Stallions won 20-18 at home against the D.C. Defenders.

The Houston Roughnecks have a record of 1-3. The Roughnecks are in 4th place in the UFL USFL Division standings. On offense, Houston ranks 7th for total yards, 8th for rushing, 6th for passing, and 8th for scoring. On defense, Houston ranks 3rd for total yards, 2nd for rushing, 4th for passing, and 5th for scoring. Last week, the Roughnecks won 17-9 at home against the Arlington Renegades.

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UFL Schedule for Sunday, April 28, 2024

St. Louis at D.C. +3, OU 47, 12 p.m. ET, ESPN

Michigan at Memphis, -2, OU 40.5, 3 p.m. ET, FOX

Sunday Parlay

St. Louis Battlehawks -3

Memphis Showboats -2

St. Louis Battlehawks at D.C. Defenders Under 47

Michigan Panthers at Memphis Showboats Under 40.5

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St. Louis Battlehawks at D.C. Defenders

The D.C. Defenders have a record of 2-2. The Defenders are in 3rd place in the UFL XFL Division standings. On offense, D.C. ranks 6th for total yards, 4th for rushing, 5th for passing, and 4th for scoring. On defense, D.C. ranks 8th for total yards, 6th for rushing, 8th for passing, and 6th for scoring. Last week, the Defenders lost 20-18 in a road game against the Birmingham Stallions.

The St. Louis Battlehawks have a record of 3-1. The Battlehawks are in 1st place in the UFL XFL Division standings. On offense, St. Louis ranks 2nd for total yards, 2nd for rushing, 4th for passing, and 1st for scoring. On defense, St. Louis ranks 2nd for total yards, 5th for rushing, 1st for passing, and 4th for scoring. Last week, the Battlehawks won 32-17 at home against the Memphis Showboats.

Michigan Panthers at Memphis Showboats

The Memphis Showboats have a record of 1-3. The Showboats are in 3rd place in the UFL USFL Division standings. On offense, Memphis ranks 8th for total yards, 7th for rushing, 8th for passing, and 7th for scoring. On defense, Memphis ranks 6th for total yards, 3rd for rushing, 7th for passing, and 7th for scoring. Last week, the Showboats lost a road game against the St. Louis Battlehawks 32-17.

The Michigan Panthers have a record of 2-2. The Panthers are in 2nd place in the UFL USFL Division standings. On offense, Michigan ranks 5th for total yards, 3rd for rushing, 7th for passing, and 6th for scoring. On defense, Michigan ranks 5th for total yards,4th for rushing, 5th for passing, and 3rd for scoring. Last week, the Panthers lost a road game to the San Antonio Brahmas 19-9.

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UFL Week 4 Parlay Picks - UFL Betting Lines

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Week 4 parlay action holds plenty of promise, with four good games that will have all teams fighting to improve their playoff potential.Saturday features three national TV games, and then Sunday afternoon offers action on FS1.

On Saturday, the St. Louis Battlehawks take a two-game winning streak into a home matchup against the Memphis Showboats.The undefeated Birmingham Stallions host the DC Defenders, who won their last two games.And then the San Antonio Brahmas host the Michigan Panthers in a matchup of 2-1 clubs.Sunday afternoon brings a matchup of winless teams as the Houston Roughnecks host the Arlington Renegades.

Let?s look at UFL parlays for April 20 and 21, 2024.

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UFL Week 4 Parlay Picks

UFL Schedule for Saturday, April 20, 2024

Memphis at St. Louis -7, OU 45.5, 12:30 p.m. ET, ABC

DC at Birmingham -8, OU 47, 7 p.m. ET, FOX

Michigan at San Antonio -1, OU 41, 7 p.m. ET, FOX

Memphis Showboats at St. Louis Battlehawks

The Memphis Showboats have a record of 1-2. The Showboats are in 3rd place in the UFL USFL Division standings. On offense, Memphis ranks 7th for total yards, 7th for rushing, 7th for passing, and 7th for scoring. On defense, Memphis ranks 6th for total yards, 2nd for rushing, 8th for passing, and 4th for scoring. Last week, the Memphis Showboats lost 33-14 against the Birmingham Stallions.

The St. Louis Battlehawks have a record of 2-1. The Battlehawks are in 1st place in the UFL XFL Division standings. On offense, St. Louis ranks 3rd for total yards, 2nd for rushing, 5th for passing, and 2nd for scoring. On defense, St. Louis ranks 4th for total yards, 7th for rushing, 3rd for passing, and 5th for scoring. Last week, the St. Louis Battlehawks won 31-24 against the San Antonio Brahmas.

Memphis is getting a value price in a game that should feature plenty of offense.

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DC Defenders at Birmingham Stallions

The DC Defenders have a record of 2-1. The Defenders are in 3rd place in the UFL XFL Division standings. On offense, DC ranks 6th for total yards, 6th for rushing, 4th for passing, and 6th for scoring. On defense, DC ranks 7th for total yards, 4th for rushing, 7th for passing, and 6th for scoring. Last week, the Defenders won 29-28 against the Arlington Renegades.

The Birmingham Stallions have a record of 3-0. The Stallions are in 1st place in the UFL USFL Division standings. On offense, Birmingham ranks 1st for total yards, 1st for rushing, 2nd for passing, and 1st for scoring. On defense, Birmingham ranks 1st for total yards, 1st for rushing, 4th for passing, and 1st for scoring. Last week, the Stallions won 33-14 against the Memphis Showboats.

Birmingham is the dominant team in this matchup.

Michigan Panthers at San Antonio Brahmas

The San Antonio Brahmas have a record of 2-1. The Brahmas are in 2nd place in the UFL XFL Division standings. On offense, San Antonio ranks 4th for total yards, 5th for rushing, 3rd for passing, and 3rd for scoring. On defense, San Antonio ranks 2nd for total yards, 5th for rushing, 1st for passing, and 3rd for scoring. Last week, the Brahmas lost 31-24 against the St. Louis Battlehawks.

The Michigan Panthers have a record of 2-1. The Panthers are in 2nd place in the UFL USFL Division standings. On offense, Michigan ranks 5th for total yards, 3rd for rushing, 8th for passing, and 5th for scoring. On defense, Michigan ranks 3rd for total yards, 6th for rushing, 2nd for passing, and 2nd for scoring. Last week, the Panthers won 34-20 against the Houston Roughnecks.

San Antonio is getting a great price in this spot.

Saturday Parlay

San Antonio Brahmas -1

Memphis Showboats at St. Louis Battlehawks Over 45.5

Memphis Showboats +7

Birmingham Stallions -8

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UFL Schedule for Sunday, April 21, 2024

Arlington at Houston +3, OU 46.5, 2 p.m. ET, FS1

Arlington Renegades at Houston Roughnecks

The Houston Roughnecks have a record of 0-3. The Roughnecks are in last place in the UFL USFL Division standings. On offense, Houston ranks 8th for total yards, 8th for rushing, 6th for passing, and 8th for scoring. On defense, Houston ranks 5th for total yards, 3rd for rushing, 5th for passing, and 7th for scoring. Last week, the Roughnecks lost 34-20 against the Michigan Panthers.

The Arlington Renegades have a record of 0-3. The Renegades are in last place in the UFL XFL Division standings. On offense, Arlington ranks 2nd for total yards, 4th for rushing, 1st for passing, and 4th for scoring. On defense, Arlington ranks 8th for total yards, 8th for rushing, 6th for passing, and 8th for scoring. Last week, the Renegades lost 29-28 against the DC Defenders.

Arlington was the XFL champion last year and should get off the dime in a defensive struggle.

Sunday Parlay

Arlington Renegades -3

Arlington Renegades at Houston Roughnecks Under 46.5

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Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Lines - Bet on NFL Playoffs

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Just because there?s a break in the middle of the contest doesn?t mean the prop bets stop. Oh no. Like the action on the field and the commercials that cost a boatload of money to air for half a minute, halftime has become a huge part of the Super Bowl experience, appealing to the casual fans that could care less about the game. And believe it or not there are people out there who could care less about who wins. Is there a better way for people who don?t know or care about football but want a piece of the betting action than the halftime show? I think not. Usher headlines the Super Bowl LVIII intermission festivities. And as with everything related to the Big Game, there are numerous prop bets available at Bookmaker.eu. Let?s dive further into a few halftime props so we can make some money.

Watch Super Bowl LVIII on CBS live on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. ET from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

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The Super Bowl halftime show has become a spectacle over the years with world-class entertainers taking the stage for a roughly 20 minute set. And a lot happens in that time from notable wardrobe malfunctions to Prince performing Purple Rain in the rain. The halftime show has led to an explosion of exotic props. The list of Super Bowl halftime props will vary depending on your sportsbook of choice. However, the markets are similar, especially when it comes to the performer?s attire and playlist. These are presented as a list with odds for each option. And there are the standard Yes/No-Over/Under prop bets asking bettors to pick whether or not something specific will take place or if it will go over a certain number during the show.

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How many songs will be played during the Halftime Show?

Over 8.5 ( -125 )

Under 8.5 ( -125 )

Considering that an entire song may last 3-4 minutes or even longer we?re not going to hear the entire thing. Instead the performer will sing parts of a song and sportsbooks have certain criteria for counting them. For instance, Usher would need to spend a minimum amount of time one song, usually about 10 seconds, in order for that to count in his total. And Usher has a number of hits in his archive so it?s likely he follows the same route Rihanna did last year when she went over 9.5 songs in her set. Does that mean Usher will do the same? I guess you?ll have to watch the halftime show in order to find out.

What will be the First Song Performed by Usher?

OMG

Love In This Club

Yeah!

My Way

DJ Got Us Fallin? in Love

Burn

Superstar

Boyfriend

Good Good

GLU

My Boo

Here is the classic list option for a halftime exotic prop. I checked different sportsbooks for odds and they varied as to which song was the favorite and the price. The consensus was between two, which are the most recognizable in Usher?s playlist. Yeah! had the nod as the favorite at most shops with OMG right alongside. There are others, though, and even a few with plus odds, but they?re priced that way for a reason. It?s hard to believe Yeah! was released 20 years ago and it only feels right that in Vegas Usher takes the audience back to the early 2000 club days.

Who will be a Guest Performer?

There?s been speculation that another famous performer will join Usher on stage so of course there?s a prop market for who that might be. The list even includes Taylor Swift, though I doubt she makes the cut since she?s jetting in from a concert somewhere that?s a long way away from Vegas. Usher has collaborated with several on the list with Alicia Keys the favorite at negative odds. And his work with Lil Jon and Ludacris has been highly successful, so there?s a chance one of them might make an appearance.

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Super Bowl LVIII Exotic Props Odds and Pick - Bet on NFL Playoffs

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

It?s the best time of the year for bettors and sportsbooks since there?s nothing quite like the Super Bowl when it comes to gambling. BookMaker.eu has a plethora of prop betting options and the number of outrageous exotic props seems to grow every year. And in time for Super Bowl LVIII is a nice cross-over menu since Travis Kelce is hanging out with the biggest pop icon of our time. Maybe it?s a ploy by some higher powers to team the Chiefs? tight end with Taylor Swift to attract a segment of the population. A side effect of that is a ridiculous prop menu just for Swifties. As you know anything goes when it comes to the Big Game, and it usually does. You don?t have to be a fan of either team or even the NFL to have some fun with a few prop wagers. With Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers getting closer, it?s time to take a look at a few exotic props and see where a few extra bucks can be won in order to line your wallet.

Watch Super Bowl LVIII live on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. ET from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. The game will be televised on CBS.

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The super bowl of sports betting is the Super Bowl. Not only are the traditional markets available but oddsmakers take it to another level for the Super Bowl with hundreds of additional proposition bets. The whole thing has taken on a life of its own with subsets for props now a thing. For rookie gamblers the whole experience can be overwhelming. It isn?t. Actually it?s quite easy and should be fun to make what happens before, during and after the game a little more interesting. A prop bet is one that is not directly related to the outcome or score of the game but involves the teams and players. An exotic prop typically has absolutely nothing to do with the game, so you don?t have to be a fan of either team or the NFL to get involved.

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Will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift on the field after the game?

Yes +1020

No -3500

With the pop icon getting all kinds of attention, like she needs more, for her relationship with Kelce, you knew what was coming. Hell, this union could be staged by sportsbooks just to drum up more business and wagers at their joint. Alas, I digress and get down to the actual wager. There are a lot of exotics with Swift but this is the most interesting. Somehow I don?t think it?s going to happen, though, since Kelce outline his ?type? in an interview a few years ago, and Swift doesn?t fit the mold. However, times change and people change with them, or at least we hope they do. What the two have seems genuine and Kelce might pop the question at some point, but he?s a veteran of several Super Bowls now and I don?t think he?ll make the post game about himself instead letting the winners enjoy their newly acquired championship. There isn?t much value backing NO so why not lay down some pocket change on other side for the heck of it.

What color liquid will be poured on Winning Coach?

This prop is a fixture on Super Bowl betting boards. According to NFL lore the tradition was started during the 1984 season with Bill Parcells the first coach to get doused. Parcells was also the first Super Bowl winning coach to get a bath following SB XXI. It?s hard to pick a color since the move has been random over the years, but purple has the shortest odds to start at +225, likely because that was the color used in Kansas City?s win last year. When the Chiefs won SB LIV Andy Reid was showered with orange liquid and that color has been seen the most. Orange has the second shortest odds along with lime/green/yellow at +300. If you think the winning team bucks the tradition this year you can wager NONE with a nice payout at +1600.

What will be higher?

Highest Round score at WM Phoenix Open ( -160 )

Travis Kelce Total Receiving Yards ( +130 )

When it comes to Super Bowl props oddsmakers have gotten creative. One market that has flourished in recent years is cross-sport betting opening a whole new world of wagering options. So if you think you know something about other sports you can dive into the extensive cross-sport market. For example, you can wager on whether Patrick Mahomes will have more passing yards than a particular NBA game will have combined points. With the PGA Tour?s WM Phoenix Open finishing up just before the start of Super Bowl LVIII one wager on the board involves Kelce?s receiving yards and the highest round score at the golf tournament. Kelce will have to get at least 90 yards to guarantee he wins, though oddsmakers have him at +130.

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CFP National Championship Game Prop Bets and Picks

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Much like the NFL?s Super Bowl, the prop bet menu for the CFP National Championship Game has exploded. With money to be made sports betting with bitcoin there are wagering options everywhere. The semifinals were classics and now the hope is that the title game between unbeatens the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies is just as thrilling. It should at least be closer than last year?s game when Georgia mauled TCU 65-7. In fact, none of the last five title games have been closer than 15 points with three of them decided by at least four converted touchdowns.

Offense and scoring have been a general theme in the championship game with the winning team scoring more than 30 points in eight of the nine previous tilts. That includes six games where the champ topped the 40-point mark. And both teams have gifted quarterbacks leading solid offensive units. Washington?s Michael Penix Jr. torched Texas with 430 passing yards and had 319 against Oregon in the Pac-12 championship. His passing yardage total was set at 296.5. Prop bets are a great way to stay involved in the game even if things get out of hand, like they seem to do quite often. Don?t worry though BookMaker has you covered with an extended menu of props for the final game of the college football season.

The College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Washington Huskies and Michigan Wolverines will air live on ESPN on Monday, January 8, 2024 from NRG Stadium in Houston, TX at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Player props are all about numbers so it?s only fitting that skill position players on offense get most of the attention. Not only are they the ones making plays they also have quantitative stats that apply to them. There is no pancake block stat for offensive linemen so don?t look for it on the prop bet board. But anything related to passing, receiving, rushing and scoring is available. The quarterbacks handle the football on nearly every play making them popular dudes for props. And two of the finest in college football go at it on Monday night. Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy have combined to throw for nearly 7,500 yards with 57 touchdowns. All those yards mean receivers have big numbers, none more than Washington?s Rome Odunze, who has 87 receptions, 1,553 yards and 13 TDs. Let?s take a look at some player props to see where we can make some money.

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Michael Penix Jr. Total Passing Yards

Over 296.5 ( -113 )

Under 296.5 ( -113 )

Washington throws the football and nobody in the country does it better than Penix. Sure he had some down games but he eclipsed the total set for this game 10 times, including in some of the biggest games of the season. He probably hasn?t played against a defense as stingy as Michigan?s, but Penix had a monster game against a decent Texas squad with 430 yards. And he has an abundance of weapons in 1,000-yard receivers Odunze and Ja?Lynn Polk. Regardless of the score the Huskies will do what they do on offense and that?s throw the football. The only way Penix doesn?t go over his total is if he has to exit the game.

Prediction: OVER 296.5 Passing Yards

Blake Corum Total Rushing Yards

Over 107.5 ( -113 )

Under 107.5 ( -113 )

Michigan has a more diverse offense that includes a run game that averages nearly 160 yards. Blake Corum is the ringleader averaging 79.4 yards, so it was a bit surprising to see his prop total set at 107.5. Here?s the deal, though. The Wolverines will attempt to run the football a lot to keep Penix and the Huskies offense off the field. And behind a mammoth offensive line they could easily take the fight out of the UW front. If Corum hits his per carry average he?ll have to have at least 23 rush attempts, something he?s done just twice this season. He has a chance to go over his total, but more likely he doesn?t against a good Washington run defense. The Huskies are vulnerable against the pass opening the door for McCarthy, so take a good look at J.J. and passing props.

Prediction: UNDER 107.5 Rushing Yards

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CFP National Championship Odds - Washington vs. Michigan

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Let?s hope the College Football Playoff National Championship Game is as good as the semifinals. In a pair of nail-biters that did wonders for the perception of college football, the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies advanced with each making their first appearance in the title game. Making their third straight visit to the CFP the Wolverines earned their first victory beating Alabama 27-20 in overtime. Washington survived a scare from Texas winning their semifinal matchup 37-31. A team known more for its offense came up with a defensive stand to preserve the first championship game berth for the Pac-12 in the last season for the conference as we know it.UM hit the board as a 5-point favorite at crypto sportsbook with the total dropped at 55.5

On Monday, January 8, 2024, the Washington Huskies play the Michigan Wolverines in the CFP National Championship Game at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Kickoff time is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on ESPN.

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CFB National Championship Betting Odds

Washington Huskies +5

Michigan Wolverines -5

Total 55.5

Odds Analysis

The Huskies have taken a liking to the role of underdog and will again use it as motivation in their quest for a national championship. It all started in the penultimate weekend of the regular season when Washington was given 1-point in its matchup with Oregon State. U-Dub eked out a 22-20 victory. Even though they beat Oregon during the season, the Huskies were catching 9.5-points in the Pac-12 title game, which they won 34-31. The level of disrespect was overwhelming when the Huskies were tabbed as a 3.5-point dog for their Sugar Bowl semifinal with Texas. Those three outright wins came during a six-game stretch that saw the Huskies go 4-2 ATS. Favored in every game this season the Wolverines have played their best when facing the best. They earned payouts in all three games when favored by a single digit and since the second month of the season they?ve been a boon to backers going 7-2 ATS in their last nine games.

Washington Huskies

I can see why the Huskies were a big underdog in the Pac-12 title game. They weren?t as overpowering in their final three regular season games beating Utah by a touchdown, OSU by a deuce and squeaking by Wazzou 24-21 as a 16-point favorite. In fact, nine of their last 10 games were one-score affairs with four of them decided by a field goal or less. I guess you could say they are a team of destiny or the luck is about to run out. With Michael Penix Jr. slinging the ball the Huskies will go down fighting.

Penix torched the Texas secondary going 29 of 38 for 430 yards and two touchdowns while the offense amassed 532 total yards. Penix can put a bow on a magical season that?s seen him throw for 4,648 yards and 35 TDs. The offense has been among the best in the FBS all season ranked 10th in yards and points per game. Playing against outrageously high totals the Huskies split 7-7 on the over/under.

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Michigan Wolverines

There is speculation that this could be Jim Harbaugh?s final game as coach of the Maize and Blue. With several job openings in the NFL the opportunity to return is there, and after what he?s accomplished the last two seasons Harbaugh will be a hot commodity. That hasn?t prevented him from staying focused on what?s in front of him. The Wolverines exorcised CFP demons with a thrilling win over Alabama at the Rose Bowl. Falling behind in the second half for the first time this season, J.J. McCarthy rallied the troops for a late game-tying touchdown to send it to OT.

He doesn?t have the numbers of his counterpart but McCarthy has been efficient completing 73.2 percent of his passes for 2,851 yards with 22 TDs and only four interceptions. Michigan ranks in the bottom half of the FBS in total offense but sits among the top 15 in scoring. The Wolverines rely strongly on a defense that ranks first nationally allowing an average of 243.1 yards.

The group held Alabama to 288 total yards and just 3 of 13 on third downs while three of McCarthy?s 17 completions were touchdowns.

Washington vs. Michigan Free Pick

I kind of feel like this is Michigan?s season. They rose to the occasion in big games against Penn State, Ohio State and Bama, overcame a second half deficit for the first time to beat the Tide and they have a stronger defense, at least statistically. It should be fun but I?m backing Michigan minus the points.

BookMaker Pick: Michigan -5

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2023 USFL Championship Game Betting Odds

Moay, June 26, 2023

The march to the 2023 USFL Championship Game has concluded, with the final two teams now set to face off. The North Division's representative in the big game was decided on Saturday night when the Pittsburgh Maulers outlasted the Michigan Panthers,31-27, in an overtime thriller. Now the Maulers have a chance to complete an incredible worst-to-first turnaround after a 1-9 campaign in 2022. They'll face the Birmingham Stallions, looking to defend their 2022 championship after trouncing the New Orleans Breakers, 47-22, on Sunday in the South Division Championship.

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

Pittsburgh Maulers vs. Birmingham Stallions -6.5, OU 46

On Saturday, July 1, 2023, the Birmingham Stallions will face the Pittsburgh Maulers in the USFL championship game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff time is set for 8 p.m. ET with television coverage on NBC and Peacock.

Last week the Pittsburgh Maulers beat the Michigan Panthers 31-27 as 3-point favorites in the USFL North Division championship game playoff. The game went over the total of 36.5. In the regular season, Pittsburgh had a record of 4-6, good for 1st place in the USFL North Division. Pittsburgh has USFL metrics of 8th for offensive yardage, 4th for rushing yardage, 8th for passing yardage, and 7th for scoring offense. On defense, Pittsburgh ranks 1st for total yards allowed, 2nd for rushing yards allowed, 1st for passing yards allowed, and 1st for points permitted.

Last week the Birmingham Stallions beat the New Orleans Breakers by a score of 47-22 as 3-point favorites in the USFL South Division championship game playoff. In the regular season, Birmingham had a record of 8-2, good for 1st place in the USFL South Division. Birmingham has USFL metrics of 1st for offensive yardage, 3rd for rushing yardage, 2nd for passing yardage, and 1st for scoring offense. On defense, Birmingham ranks 7th for total yards allowed, 7th for rushing yards allowed, 6th for passing yards allowed, and 3rd for points permitted.

The best offense in the USFL takes on the top defense in the league when the Birmingham Stallions face the Pittsburgh Maulers in the USFL championship game on Saturday, 8 p.m. ET in Canton, Ohio, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

The Stallions finished with the best regular-season record in the league at 8-2, then beat down the New Orleans Breakers in the USFL South title game, 47-22 in front of Birmingham?s hometown fans at Protective Stadium.

Led by playmaking quarterback Alex McGough, Birmingham seeks to defend its USFL title from last season. The Stallions are 20-3 under head coach Skip Holtz, averaging a league-best 28.7 points a game during the 2023 season.

The Maulers (5-6) have been the surprise team in the league, winning the North division title with a 31-27 overtime victory over the Michigan Panthers on Saturday. Pittsburgh finished last in the division last year at 1-9, and with new head coach Ray Horton, the Maulers now find themselves one win away from a worst-to-first turnaround.

The Stallions won the only contest between these two teams during the regular season, a 24-20 victory over Pittsburgh in Week 5 in Canton.

However, Pittsburgh?s defense kept McGough from wrecking the game. The Florida native finished with just 157 passing yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions.

Maulers quarterback Troy Williams finished 21 of 33 for 217 passing yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions in that contest. Williams also ran for 63 yards.

Deon Cain?s 91-yard kickoff return for a score in the fourth quarter was the difference in the game.

The Maulers finished the regular season as the top team in the USFL in takeaways, with 20. Pittsburgh?s defense forced McGough into two interceptions in the earlier matchup and will likely need to do something similar to have a chance in the title game.

Specifically, McGough?s ability to extend plays with his feet and keep the chains moving has been a key part of Birmingham?s offense. McGough was responsible for 394 yards and five touchdowns in his team?s runaway win over the Breakers.

The Maulers will have to devise a scheme that keeps McGough in the pocket, whether it?s using a spy on the quarterback defensively or disguised blitzes that confuse the mobile signal caller and slow down his decision making.

Birmingham has averaged 37 points in the playoffs over the last two years. The Maulers held Birmingham to 281 total yards and an average of 4.7 yards per play in a close loss to the Stallions earlier this year.

The Maulers finished a league-worst 29.7% in the red zone during the regular season but converted 3-of-4 red zone opportunities in the win over Michigan.

Birmingham ran 30 times for a season-high 245 rushing yards against New Orleans. The Maulers held Michigan to 40 rushing yards last week.

Bookmaker Best Bet: Birmingham Stallions

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USFL Division Championships Betting Odds

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

What a difference a year makes. Pittsburgh Maulers head coach Ray Horton took over a team that finished 1-9 last season and started this year 1-3. But the patient Horton managed to steady the ship, leading Pittsburgh to a 3-3 record the rest of the way for a 4-6 overall and an unlikely playoff berth in his first year leading the team. With perhaps the best defense in the league, Horton?s Maulers face another unlikely team in the 4-6 Michigan Panthers for the USFL North Championship on Saturday in Canton, Ohio.

New Orleans Breakers head coach John DeFilippo understands there won?t be any surprises he can sneak past Skip Holtz when his team faces the defending champion Birmingham Stallions in the USFL South Championship on Sunday. The two teams see each other every day in the Birmingham hub and have already played twice this season. Safe to say, Sunday?s matchup will be more about players making plays and less about the scheme.

The South teams play each other in Week 10 -- Stallions vs. Showboats on Saturday and Breakers vs. Gamblers on Sunday.

There's a strong argument to be made that the USFL's four best teams reside in the South Division, and its four worst in the North. Take the Pittsburgh Maulers, for example -- a team that was 2-6 last week yet still controls its playoff destiny.

The Week 10 games in the North Division pit the Maulers vs. the Generals and the Stars vs. the Panthers. If the Stars win, they'll be the No. 1 seed, with the Maulers-Generals winner the No. 2 seed. A Stars loss makes things very interesting: The Stars, Panthers, and Maulers-Generals winner would finish in a three-way tie for first at 4-6, meaning tiebreakers would decide the top two seeds and who's out of the Playoffs.

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Michigan Panthers at Pittsburgh Maulers -3, OU 38

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, the Michigan Panthers will face the Pittsburgh Maulers at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, OH. Kickoff time is set for 8 p.m. ET with television coverage on NBC.

Last week the Pittsburgh Maulers beat the New Jersey Generals by a score of 26-6 as 3.5-point dogs. The game went under the total of 40.5. As a result, Pittsburgh has a record of 4-6, good for 1st place in the USFL North Division. Pittsburgh has USFL metrics of 8th for offensive yardage, 4th for rushing yardage, 8th for passing yardage, and 7th for scoring offense. On defense, Pittsburgh ranks 1st for total yards allowed, 2nd for rushing yards allowed, 1st for passing yards allowed, and 1st for points permitted.

Last week the Michigan Panthers beat the Philadelphia Stars by a score of 23-20 as 1.5-point dogs. The game went over the total of 42.5. As a result, Michigan has a record of 4-6, good for 2nd place in the USFL North Division. Michigan has USFL metrics of 6th for offensive yardage, 6th for rushing yardage, 4th for passing yardage, and 8th for scoring offense. On defense, Michigan ranks 5th for total yards allowed, 6th for rushing yards allowed, 5th for passing yards allowed, and 6th for points permitted.

Just picked up by the Panthers on May 30, new quarterback E.J. Perry led Michigan to a surprising, come-from-behind win over Case Cookus and the Philadelphia Stars in the last game of the regular season. The Stars played in the USFL championship last year.

Like Horton, Michigan?s Mike Nolan made the postseason in his first season as head coach. The Panthers finished a disappointing 2-8 last season.

The Maulers swept the season series against the Panthers. Pittsburgh took a Week 5 contest against Michigan, 23-7 and then beat the Panthers again four weeks later in Canton, 19-7.

The Maulers won their last two games to reach the postseason, while the Panthers lost six of their last eight games after starting the season 2-0.

Bookmaker Best Bet: Pittsburgh Maulers

Sunday, June 25, 2023

New Orleans Breakers at Birmingham Stallions -3, OU 44

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, the Birmingham Stallions will face the New Orleans Breakers at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. Kickoff time is set for 7 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX.

Last week the New Orleans Breakers beat the Houston Gamblers by a score of 17-10 as 3.5-point favorites. The game went under the total of 44.5. As a result, New Orleans has a record of 7-3, good for 2nd place in the USFL South Division. New Orleans has USFL metrics of 2nd for offensive yardage, 5th for rushing yardage, 1st for passing yardage, and 2nd for scoring offense. On defense New Orleans ranks 2nd for total yards allowed, 3rd for rushing yards allowed, 3rd for passing yards allowed, and 2nd for points permitted.

Last week the Birmingham Stallions beat the Memphis Showboats by a score of 27-20 as 4-point favorites. The game went over the total of 43.5. As a result, Birmingham has a record of 8-2, good for 1st place in the USFL South Division. Birmingham has USFL metrics of 1st for offensive yardage, 3rd for rushing yardage, 2nd for passing yardage, and 1st for scoring offense. On defense, Birmingham ranks 7th for total yards allowed, 7th for rushing yards allowed, 6th for passing yards allowed, and 3rd for points permitted.

The teams split the two games played against each other this season. New Orleans won the Week 3 matchup 45-31, while the Stallions took the second game in Week 7, 24-20.

Birmingham finished the season on a five-game winning streak, while the Breakers won three straight to complete the regular season.

Bookmaker Best Bet: Birmingham Stallions

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2023 XFL Championship Game Betting Odds

Thursday, May 4, 2023

XFL Championship Weekend treated us very kindly over at the online sportsbook with the Arlington Renegades pulling the shocker over the Houston Roughnecks as expected and the D.C. Defenders taking care of business against Seattle to take a third straight from the Sea Dragons to put a fork in their season. The 2-0 ATS showing moves us to 5-1 ATS over the last six recommended XFL betting recommendations and 20-21-1 ATS for the season. The XFL Championship Game offers up a rematch of a Week 9 clash that went down in Audi Field where D.C. escaped with the 28-26 overtime win as near 10-point favorites. The combined 54 points smashed the closing 41.5-point O/U with both teams combining for just short of 750 yards and 51 first downs. Both quarterbacks performed exceptionally well while each defense shut both running games down. So is that how the second go-round will play out? The following are my side and total selections for the big game with the hope we cash both and claw over the breakeven point for the 2023 season.

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D.C. Defenders -5.5 -113

Arlington Renegades +5.5 -103

Total 46.5

The betting line for the final game of the XFL season hit the board with D.C. installed 6-point favorites and the total lined 46.5. It was immediately bet down to -5 with Arlington getting the early love from the betting market, but has since bumped back up to -5.5 with heavier -113 juice attached to the Defenders side of the impost. While you might be asking yourself why linemakers dramatically altered this game?s betting line from the first meeting, keep in mind this game takes place in a neutral venue at the Alamodome where both the Renegades and Defenders came out victorious in the regular season. The total remains at the 46.5 opener much like the first go-round did when it hit the board 41.5 and stayed there right up till kick-off.

So I took the points with the Renegades in the first showdown at D.C. with the belief that the defense would prove to be one of the toughest assignments for the league?s highest scoring offense. Arlington is no joke on the defensive side of the ball where it ranks out with the No. 2 ranked run defense and fifth ranked pass defense. It was its ability to shut the run down that lead me to believe catching more than a possession ? including a 3-point conversion ? was simply just too much to give an Arlington team that was fighting tooth and nail with the San Antonio Brahmas for the South Division?s No. 2 seed. The run D would go on to shut RB Abram Smith down limiting him to just 2.7 yards on his 10 overall carries.

Knowing full well that its running game would have issues, D.C. OC Fred Kaiss dialed up 29 overall pass plays and the change in ideology worked with QB Jordan Ta?amu going on to complete 14 of his 20 passes for 188 yards and a pair of touchdown strikes. WR Lucky Jackson proved to be the beneficiary with his only two catches going for touchdown snares. And that?s just the thing about the Defenders. They know how to evolve in real-time with their in-game adjustments arguably the best in the league. If you limit them on the ground, they can rip you through the air. If you play blanket coverage, they?ll rip you to shreds on the ground. Just ask the St. Louis Battlehawks and Seattle Sea Dragons about that! Two teams that I believe are much better than anything the South Division sent to the playoffs this season.

While I get that Arlington only lost by two points in the lone regular season encounter that went to overtime, the Renegades needed to rattle off 17 unanswered fourth quarter points just to push the game to an extra session. Unfortunately, I didn?t get to witness a single snap of that game live but can only imagine a bulk of the Renegades yardage was accrued when in comeback mode during that wild last 15 minutes. I think recently named XFL Coach of the Year Reggie Barlow will have learned his lesson by not going for the kill shot and will let it all hang out in the rematch knowing full well what Bob Stoops? troops are capable of.

D.C. was the cream of the XFL crop from Week 1 forward. Not only have they won 10 of 11 played games, but they also went a moneymaking 8-3 against the closing XFL odds. They were also a boon to total bettors? bankrolls with the over cashing in at a 10-1 clip. I won?t stray from the trend and suggest you don?t either. Playing on the fast track of the Alamodome will only showcase the squad?s elite speed and make it darn near close to impossible for the Renegades to keep up. While I respect the job Arlington did to get here and fattened up the bankroll because of it, the Defenders have simply played in a different stratosphere than every other team since its season-opening win against Seattle. They simply bring too much offense and havoc defensively for Luis Perez and the Renegades to make another game of it with the XFL Championship on the line.

DEFENDERS 38 RENEGADES 16

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2023 XFL Division Championship Preview - XFL Betting

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

My recent XFL picks stunk the joint up going into Week 10. However, we closed the XFL betting season out with a bang by cashing in at the online sportsbook with three of the four made recommendations. It all kicked off with an embarrassing defeat on the Orlando Guardians plus the points. Though Quinten Dormady and co. kept it close for a half only trailing 25-20, A.J. McCarron and his crew turned the jets on in the second half to cruise to the 53-28 win and cover. San Antonio battled back from a 10-point halftime deficit against D.C. to ultimately cover in a 29-28 defeat, but ended up missing out on a shot at the playoffs due to John Parker Romo ? the league?s best kicker ? missing the game-winning kick with 32 ticks left on the clock. The total in the Houston/Arlington game fell all the way down to 38 at kick-off, but the two teams still failed to surpass the impost allowing us to cash our under ticket in. Closing it all out was the Seattle Sea Dragons who like the Battlehawks turned it up a couple notches in the second half to log the 28-9 win and cover against Vegas to punch their ticket into the second season. The 3-1 ATS showing moves us to a bothersome 18-21-1 ATS overall. Let?s see if we can keep the mojo rising in the Division Championships!

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D.C. Defenders -170

This is a tough one to recommend knowing full well I?d love nothing more than to cash that +550 ticket in on the Sea Dragons recommended in the middle of what turned out to be a five-game Seattle winning streak. Call it a hedge! The Defenders simply just come off as the better overall team in my opinion. Someway, somehow ? D.C. finds a way to get the job done. I do however still like Seattle plus the points knowing full well each of the Defenders last three wins came by an average of just 1.3 points per game.

Even so, I want nothing to do with QB Ben DiNucci in a big game. His 13 interceptions were far and away the most in the league! You know darn well he?s going to get reckless in this third go-round with the Defenders much like he did in the prior two regular season meetings with both miscues ultimately costing the Sea Dragons both games. For reference sake, QB Jordan Ta?amu has only thrown three interceptions to go along with 14 touchdown passes. While that number comes up noticeably short of DiNooch?s 20, the former knows how to better take care of the ball and isn?t reckless with his decision making.

As evenly matched these two teams are evidenced by the 22-18 and 34-33 finals in the regular season, a mistake could prove to be all that separates these teams on the scoreboard. With that, I?ll take the Defenders on the moneyline thank you very much!

Arlington Renegades +6.5

I?m not reading too much into last week?s 25-9 result won and covered by the Roughnecks to sweep the season rivalry from the Renegades. Both Houston and Arlington rested a number of starters knowing full well the following week?s game is the only one that truly mattered. While bothered that the Renegades were held scoreless in the second half for the second time in as many meetings with their division rivals, I won?t allow it to prevent me from taking the points with Arlington whom I think can ugly this one up enough to keep it competitive and possibly win outright.

Houston?s passing attack is injured right now with QB Brandon Silvers still ailing from the triceps injury suffered over a month ago. The ground game is what?s paced the offense recently, and that?s where the Renegades shine with it owners of the league?s best run defense heading into last week?s matchup. It held Max Borghi and co. to just 77 yards and 2.8 yards per carry when at full strength in the first meeting back in Week 2. QB Luis Perez hasn?t dazzled since coming over from Vegas, but he?ll be the healthiest and most effective QB on the field come Saturday night. That?s a huge advantage heading into this win or go home tilt!

With both prior meetings combining for ugly low scorers and a number of goose eggs hung in numerous quarters, this one won?t be pretty. As such, catching points in a grudge match like this is where I want to position myself with a trip to the XFL Championship on the line.

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CFL Grey Cup Odds - Tiger-Cats vs. Blue Bombers Lines

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The triumphant return of the Canadian Football League culminates with the Grey Cup on Sunday. The league shutdown last season due to COVID without a championship game played for the first time in over 100 years. The wait was worth it for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who set up a rematch of the 2019 Grey Cup by winning their respective division finals. Winnipeg made its record 25th Grey Cup appearance two years ago beating Hamilton 33-12 for its 11th CFL championship. The Bombers posted the best record in the league this season going 11-3 and hit the board as a 4-point favorite to repeat as Grey Cup champs.

The Grey Cup final will take place on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 6 p.m. ET at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON and will be televised on ESPN2.

CFL Odds to win Grey Cup

Hamilton Tiger-Cats +4

Winnipeg Blue Bombers -4

Total 45.5

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Winnipeg was the best team during regular season going 11-3 and the Bombers overcame six turnovers to beat Saskatchewan 21-17 in the West final. Led by quarterback Zach Collaros, who led the league with 20 touchdown passes, the Bombers averaged a CFL best 25.8 points and also allowed the fewest points with only 188 conceded.

If there is a downside to this matchup it?s that the Bombers are playing a road game. The 108th edition of the Grey Cup will be played on Hamilton?s Tim Hortons Field. The Bombers were a perfect 7-0 at home during the regular season but just 4-3 on the road with two of those setbacks coming against East foes Toronto and Montreal.

There were some anxious moments for Winnipeg fans at the end of the season. The Bombers dropped consecutive games to Montreal, 28-14, and Calgary, 13-12, to end the season with the offense going stagnant. And five first half turnovers in the West Final was more cause for alarm. But like they did throughout the season, the Bombers controlled the second half and especially the fourth quarter to get by the Rough Riders.

Having Andrew Harris back in the lineup was a welcome sight. Out for nearly two months, Harris enjoyed his return with 136 yards and a TD on 23 carries. Winnipeg scored the only points in the fourth quarter and controlled the ball for over 11 minutes to overcome their mistakes. Collaros completed 81 percent of his passes in the game with three of his four errant throws resulting in interceptions. Defensively the Bombers came up with five sacks, none bigger than the strip-sack by Jackson Jeffcoat with Saskatchewan deep in Winnipeg territory and leading by three at the time.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Unlike their opponent Hamilton had to play an extra playoff game. The Ticats finished a game behind Toronto in the East standings and were forced to play Montreal in the East semifinals. Jeremiah Masoli threw for 184 yards and a TD and the defense recovered three fumbles, intercepted a pass and forced a turnover on downs while also recording six sacks in a dominant performance leading to the 23-12 victory.

The Tiger-Cats earned a return trip to the Grey Cup by knocking off Toronto in the East Final. And they did it behind Dane Evans, who replaced an ineffective Masoli in the first half. Evans completed all 16 of his throws for 249 yards and a touchdown and added two more scores on the ground to salt away a 27-19 victory.

The teams met in the first week of the regular season with Winnipeg prevailing 19-6 behind a stellar defensive effort. Hamilton scored on its first possession but was blanked the rest of the game. Winnipeg controlled the contest running for 149 yards while possessing the ball for over 33 minutes. The Ticats turned the ball over three times and failed to register a takeaway.

Free ATS Pick

Much like the Tampa Bay Bucs last NFL season, Hamilton gets the championship game in its home stadium and that?s certainly worth something. However, the Bombers chiseled off some of the rust from their late-season swoon and they are the best in the CFL. I don?t see the Ticats mustering up enough offense to win the game, but it should be close. As much as I want to take the points I have to stick with the better team winning by at least a touchdown.

CFL Pick: Winnipeg Blue Bombers -4 / UNDER 45.5

Grey Cup Betting Odds ? Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Only two teams have yet to win a Grey Cup in the 21st Century, but one of those teams will end that streak this Sunday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Hamilton?s last Grey Cup title came in 1999 when the Tiger-Cats bested Calgary 32-21, while Winnipeg has gone three decades without a Grey Cup. The Blue Bombers have lost in the Grey Cup Finals five times since winning the title in 1990, while the Tiger-Cats have lost in each of their last three trips.

The 107th Grey Cup will be contested at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. It will kick off at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019 with ESPN2 broadcasting the game in the United States.

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats -3 vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers, O/U 52

Both Hamilton and Winnipeg overcame season-ending injuries to their starting quarterbacks to make it to the Grey Cup. The Tiger-Cats lost star quarterback Jeremiah Masoli to a torn ACL in the sixth game of the season, and it appeared their Grey Cup hopes were dashed. Hamilton had been the favorite to win it all per the Grey Cup betting odds at that point, but the Ti-Cats were forced to turn to unproven back-up Dane Evans once Masoli went down. Evans didn?t miss a beat, posting even better efficiency numbers than Masoli while also showcasing his threat as a runner.

Winnipeg lost Matt Nichols to a major injury midway through the season, and it took a lot longer for the Blue Bombers to find the right fit under center. The team tried to make it work with Chris Streveler, but Streveler was far too interception prone with 14 interceptions compered to eight touchdown passes. That led to Winnipeg rolling the dice at the trade deadline by trading for oft-injured Zach Collaros, and that move paid off in spades. Collaros has always had the talent to be a star in the CFL, but health has been a constant issue.

What to Expect

The Tiger-Cats are going to throw the ball all over the place. Hamilton has the most lethal passing attack in the CFL, as Evans and Masoli combined to throw for 5,330 yards and 30 touchdowns in the regular season. This team boasts the best wide receiver tandem in the league in Brandon Banks and Bralon Addison, and Winnipeg?s defensive backs must respect these receivers.

Banks is one of the two finalists for the Most Outstanding Player award that will be announced this week. He led the CFL in every major receiving category with 112 receptions for 1,550 yards and 13 touchdowns. Addison had an excellent year too with 95 receptions for 1,236 yards and seven touchdowns, allowing Hamilton to thrive despite the lack of a decent running game.

The Blue Bombers are the converse of the Ti-Cats in this regard. Winnipeg has the best run game in the CFL with Andrew Harris leading the league in rushing by a substantial margin. Harris ran the ball for 1,380 yards and four touchdowns this year, while Streveler was an incredible runner too with 726 yards and 12 touchdowns as a quarterback.

Prediction

Winnipeg has been a team of destiny. The Blue Bombers went on the road to beat Calgary and Saskatchewan to make it to the Grey Cup, and they should not be an underdog in this game. Collaros is the most underrated quarterback in the CFL, and he would have claimed multiple MOP awards if he was able to stay healthy. Look for Collaros to put up great numbers while Streveler keeps Hamilton?s defense off balance in an upset win for Winnipeg.