The B.C. Lions have won two straight games, and the Toronto Argonauts are on an absolute tear with four straight victories, setting the stage for a Week 18 CFL showdown that has everyone buzzing. SportsLine football expert Emory Hunt is delivering his best bets for the 2026 CFL season this week, and the clash between these two red-hot teams is at the absolute top of his list.
This Expert Has Been Crushing It
Before we dive into the picks, you’ve gotta know who’s dropping these predictions. Emory Hunt, born and raised in New Orleans, played running back at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and even coached high school football before he started his in-depth analysis site, Football Gameplan. This guy knows his stuff. Over the past three seasons, Hunt’s been lights out on NFL bets with a 132-111-2 record. And he’s holding his own in the CFL this season too, rocking a 34-30 record on spread picks. When he talks, you listen, because he’s got the receipts to back it up.
Why B.C. Is Going “Full Throttle” and What It Means for Toronto
Here’s where it gets interesting: the Argonauts have already punched their ticket to the playoffs. They’re in. The Lions, though? They’re still fighting tooth and nail to clinch their postseason spot. Hunt’s take is that because Toronto has already locked things up, we might see them rest some key players this week to protect themselves for the long haul. And the Lions? Forget about it. They’re going “full throttle,” not just to win, but to rack up as many points as they possibly can. This isn’t just a game; it’s B.C.’s desperate grab for their playoff future against a team that might be easing off the gas. You can bet on all the Week 18 CFL games with DraftKings and even grab $150 in bonus bets after spending $5 or more.
The Other High-Stakes Battles This Week
Hunt’s got a few other predictions that are just as spicy. First up, he likes Hamilton +1.5 against Ottawa. The RedBlacks are seriously running out of time to snag their first win, and while you’d think they’d eventually string together four good quarters, the Ticats are just as scrappy, but with a much more consistent offense, even with their quarterback carousel.
Then there’s Calgary +4.5 versus Saskatchewan. This one’s huge: if the Riders win, they’re in the postseason. But the Stamps still have flickering playoff hopes, and they’d love nothing more than to stay in the fight AND hurt a divisional opponent’s chances. Hunt sees this as a field goal contest, tight until the very end. You can get up to $250 in bonus bets with the latest FanDuel promo code when you bet $5 or more for five days, including on Week 18 CFL games.
Finally, Hunt is backing Montreal -6.5 against Winnipeg. The big question for the Blue Bombers is whether they can actually generate enough offense to threaten the Alouettes, especially when Montreal’s offense catches one of its patented hot streaks. Hunt just doesn’t see Winnipeg pulling that off. Montreal has already secured their playoff spot, but they are absolutely looking to head into the postseason playing their absolute best ball.
So, get ready for a wild Week 18. With playoff spots on the line and teams looking to make a statement, this could be one of the most unpredictable weeks yet. Will B.C. capitalize on Toronto’s potential resting? Can Ottawa finally get a win? You won’t want to miss how these battles play out.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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