The Battle of Alberta is back on, and if Week 14 was any indication, the Calgary Stampeders are in for a rough ride. They’re sitting dead last in the West Division after losing to the Edmonton Elks 38-28 just this past Monday. Talk about a brutal scheduling twist!
Yeah, you read that right. Calgary just took a tough L to their rivals, dropping that one 38-28, and now they’ve gotta turn around and face them again on Saturday. SportsLine football expert Emory Hunt is all in on Edmonton for this rematch, picking the Elks at -2.5, and honestly, it makes total sense. That last game, folks, saw an *amazing* comeback from Edmonton on the road. The Elks are heading home now, ready to feed off their faithful fans, and Hunt thinks that last loss is still gonna be absolutely bothering the Stamps in a bad way. When you lose a rivalry game like that, especially after a comeback, it sticks with you. And as Hunt points out, one loss can easily snowball into two losses the very next week, especially in a rivalry game where the weather might even get nasty again. The Stamps are already at the bottom of the West Division, and another loss here? Oof.
Hunt knows his stuff too, by the way. This isn’t some random dude throwing darts. He was born and raised in New Orleans, played running back at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, coached high school ball, and eventually started his own deep-dive analysis site, Football Gameplan. The dude’s got a seriously impressive 132-111-2 record on NFL bets over the last three seasons. And for CFL spread picks *this season*, he’s hitting at a solid 30-24. So when he says Toronto -10.5 against Ottawa this week, you gotta listen. The Argonauts had a seriously good week against the Ticats on Labor Day, showing they had an answer for *each* of Hamilton’s comeback attempts. Toronto’s offense just keeps that foot on the gas the entire game, relentless, and Hunt figures the RedBlacks will just run out of proverbial gas by the third quarter. It’s a grind, and the Argos know how to win it.
Then we’ve got Saskatchewan -1.5 battling Winnipeg in another Week 15 rematch, which was an offensive light show last time out. You gotta wonder, how much was shown and how much was withheld in that first encounter? Both teams are gonna bring a spirited effort here, as both, but especially Winnipeg, are still scrapping hard for playoff positioning. Hunt’s seeing a more consistent defensive effort from the Riders this time around. He expects that pass rush to get home against the Bombers’ QB, pressuring them big time, while also playing tough against the run. That’s a strong defensive game plan. He’s also rolling with Montreal +1.5 against B.C., after their last game was a total barnburner. This Week 15 slate is looking wild, with these rematches setting the stage for some serious action, and frankly, some teams facing crucial early-season tests.
So, get ready for Saturday. Can the Elks repeat their amazing performance and truly push Calgary further down the West Division standings, confirming that first win wasn’t a fluke? Or will the Stamps find a way to stop the bleeding, protect their home turf, and salvage some pride? With Calgary sitting at the bottom and Edmonton riding a high, this rematch has some serious weight. It’s gonna be a must-watch, football fans, with some real stakes on the line for these early-season trends.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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