Toronto Argonauts at Calgary Stampeders 8/4/23 - CFL Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 08/01/2023 at 1:49 PM ET
The Toronto Argonauts look to extend their record to a perfect 7-0 with a victory on Friday when visiting the Calgary Stampeders. Toronto won its sixth straight to open the season last week when defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 31-13. Toronto gained just 90 yards rushing and 122 yards passing while holding Saskatchewan to 54 yards rushing and 402 yards passing. Toronto forced four turnovers.
Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly has passed for 1,530 yards with eight touchdowns and four interceptions. AJ Ouellette is the leading rusher with 427 yards and four touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Darius Daniels with 304 yards and two touchdown receptions. Toronto is first in the CFL in scoring with an average of 36.2 points per game and second in points allowed at 20.7 points per game.
The Calgary Stampeders look for their third victory in eight games when hosting the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Calgary dropped to 2-5 following its 25-18 loss to the Montreal Alouettes last Sunday. Montreal gained 119 yards rushing and 158 yards passing while allowing 76 yards rushing and 256 yards passing. Calgary committed two interceptions and one fumble in the loss.
Calgary quarterback Jake Maier has passed for 1,929 yards with eight touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Dedrick Mills is the leading rusher with 346 yards and three touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Reggie Bagelton with 508 yards. Calgary is fourth in the CFL in scoring with an average of 24.3 points per game and next to last in points at 27.4 points per game.
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Toronto has opened the season with a record of 6-0 straight up and 4-1-1 against the spread, while Calgary is 2-5 SU and 2-4-1 ATS. Calgary has a solid offense that is scoring 24.3 points per game but is allowing the second most points at 27.4 points per game and faces a Toronto offense that is scoring an average of 36.2 points per game which is first in the CFL. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Argonauts win and cover ATS 31-20.