2011 CFL Season Futures Betting Update – July 26 2011
The 2011 Canadian Football League Season is now four weeks old, which is almost at the quarter pole, with CFL teams playing an 18-game schedule. When analysing the season so far in reference to the futures bets to win the CFL Championship, the Grey Cup, a few things jump out.
First off has to be the play of the Edmonton Eskimos, who were absolutely putrid last year, finishing dead last in the league. so much so that they cleaned house and jettisoned their GM and coaching staff. New head coach Kavis Reed has brough a hightened sense of calm and execution. So much so that the Eskimos are the league’s lone undefeated team after their big win over provincial rivals Calgary last weekend.
The Montreal Aloutettes, the two-time defending champs, suffered their first defeat of the season at home to the then winless Saskatchewan Roughriders. But even more important, they lost starting quarterback Anthony Calvillo to injury. The extent of the injury has still not been fully disclosed, though it’s believed to be an eye injury.
The Calgary Stampeders have struggled slightly, dropping their first and fourth games. But they will be in the hunt when the snow begins to fly. Hamilton have come on with win in their last two games, including one over the moribund BC Lions, who have gone winless this season in four games and don’t look like they will be playing in the 2011 Grey Cup, even though their city is hosting it. Winnipeg Blue Bombers have played well, while the Toronto Argonauts have struggled as well and look to challenge the BC Lions as the worst team in the league to date.
Odds to Win the 2011 Grey Cup in Vancouver, BC.
Montreal Alouettes – 7/4
Edmonton Eskimos – 7/2
Calgary Stampeders – 4/1
Hamilton Tiger-Cats – 15/2
Winnipeg Blue Bombers – 8/1
BC Lions – 9/1
Saskatchewan Roughriders – 10/1
Toronto Argonauts – 20/1
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