For those eager to place their bets on the match between the Hamilton Tiger Cats and the Toronto Argonauts this Sunday,CFL in addition to following injury updates and watching the weather, bettors need to consider other factors at play during the Eastern Division Final at BMO Field.
Residents of Ontario can place bets using PROLINE+, which is operated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, as the province prepares for a anticipated rolloutOntario sports betting apps possibly set for just ahead of the NFL Super Bowl in early 2022.
Those interested inOntario online sports betting Betting enthusiasts are keeping a close eye on the Argonauts, particularly due to a developing issue regarding their starting quarterback, McLeod Bethel-Thompson. As of Saturday, his participation in the game was uncertain, having been excluded from practice and sent home because of a breach of COVID-19 regulations. The league mandated that he must provide negative COVID-19 PCR tests on both Friday and Saturday, along with a negative Rapid Antigen Test on Sunday following his 48-hour quarantine.
Ultimately, there’s still hope for the Argos to have their key player back in the game, which has likely brought some relief to head coach Ryan Dinwiddie.
Is News Affecting Odds?
Just before these developments, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation released some intriguing betting insights for the CFL on Thursday.
When comparing Hamilton (-1.5) and Toronto (+1.5), the Argonauts were seen as slight favorites earlier in the week, with a majority of initial bets favoring Hamilton (79% of the moneyline bets were on the visiting Ticats).
Prior to the news about Bethel-Thompson, the point spread stood at Hamilton +1.5 and Toronto -1.5. By Thursday, the total points had dipped just slightly since the line opened (from 45.5 to 43.5), yet all wagers were still betting on the OVER.
In West, Winnipeg Heavily Favored
Following the Argonauts and Ticats' matchup, the Western Division Final will feature the Saskatchewan Roughriders facing off against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Winnipeg emerged as a heavy favorite for betting on Thursday (-6.5, while Saskatchewan was +6.5), but adjustments have since been made, bringing the Bombers to -9.5 and the Riders to +9.5, with a forecast predicting -22C temperatures and snow for the game.
As of Thursday, bettors were all-in on the favored team not just to win, but also to cover the spread, with 96% of the point spread bets backing Winnipeg. Once again, bettors are leaning towards the OVER, with 100% of the wagers supporting that option.
U.S. Paying Attention to CFL
There are some intriguing future bets on the Grey Cup as well — currently, 39% of bets are placed on Winnipeg (odds at 1.83), 32% on Hamilton (odds at 4.50), 12% on Toronto (odds at 4.50), and 8% on Saskatchewan (odds at 6.00).
Additionally, if the Argos clinch the Grey Cup, along with the 49ers winning the NFC Championship and the Titans taking the AFC Championship, one lucky PROLINE+ bettor would turn a $2 wager into a whopping $3,060. It really makes you wonder what they're thinking after hearing the updates on Bethel-Thompson.
This weekend's division finals will lead into a series of celebrations leading up to the championship game.Grey Cup Festival next week On the subject of U.S. sports betting and its connection to the CFL, Johnny Avello
shared with The Parleh that there’s significant betting activity on the league from across the border, which is expected considering the influx of American college athletes who participate in the league.of DraftKings Ontario Interest in Canadian football remains steady, Avello mentioned, as the odds for the Ticats and Argos matchup have shifted due to the uncertainty around Bethel-Thompson. The -8.5 line in the Bombers/Riders game is holding firm, but the total points have moved down from 48.5 to 45.5.
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