Toronto Argonauts vs Calgary Stampeders Prediction, 8/4/2023 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Toronto Argonauts vs Calgary Stampeders

Date: Friday, August 4, 2023

Location: McMahon Stadium in Calgary, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Argonauts (-8.5)

The Toronto Argonauts (6-0) are headed to McMahon Stadium on Friday where they'll meet the Calgary Stampeders (2-5). The line on this game has Toronto as 8.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 49. The QB's who are expected to start are Chad Kelly and Jake Maier.

The last time they took the field the Argonauts went up against the Roughriders and ended up getting the victory by a score of 31-13. Chad Kelly went 13/21 with 122 yards passing and tossed 1 touchdown. He tossed 1 interception on the day. Andrew Harris paced the team on the ground during the game. He broke a long run for 10 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He ran for a total of 41 yards by way of 7 carries which had him averaging 5.9 yards per run. Cam Phillips was the leader in receiving yardage by earning 38 yards on 4 catches. He notched an average of 9.5 yards per catch during the game.

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Regarding scoring, the Toronto Argonauts are averaging 36.2 points per outing. As a unit they average 123.0 yards via the ground game which ranks them 2nd in the league. The Argonauts have earned 2,188 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Toronto has compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 12 touchdowns via the ground.

The Argonauts are ranked 2nd in the CFL when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 20.7 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 62.7 yards on the ground per game this year. For the season, they have conceded 376 yards via the running game in 6 games. When talking about passing yards, the Argonauts have surrendered 1,797 yards which ranks them 7th in the league. Over the course of their 6 games played this year, they are giving up 299.5 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 70.5%. During this campaign, they have surrendered 362.2 yards/game which has them ranked 7th in the CFL.

In their last contest the Stampeders took on the Roughriders and notched a win by a score of 33-31. Dedrick Mills led the team on the ground for the game. He broke a long run for 9 yards and he ran for 1 touchdown for the contest. He racked up a total of 36 yards on 11 carries which meant he averaged 3.0 yards per carry. Luther Hakunavanhu led the team in receiving yardage by racking up 94 yards on 5 catches. He notched an average of 18.8 yards per reception for the game. Jake Maier went 26/37 with 315 yards passing and tossed 2 TD's. He gave away 1 pick on the day.

Over the course of the season thus far, the Stampeders have thrown for a total of 1,608 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 268.0 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 3rd in the league. The Calgary Stampeders have an average of 355.2 yards per contest which is good for 5th in the league. They are averaging 87.2 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 523 yards for the season. In relation to this team's ability to score points, the Stampeders rank 4th in the CFL averaging 25.3 points per contest.

The Stampeders are giving up 27.8 PPG, which puts them in 8th in the league. This season, they have relinquished 167 points in total. Calgary has allowed a total of 723 yards rushing (120.5 yards/game) as well as 5 touchdowns on the ground for the season. They have surrendered 9 touchdowns through the air and 236.0 yards per game, which has them in 4th in the CFL.

Who will win tonight's CFL game ATS?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Calgary Stampeders (+8.5)

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