Hamilton vs. Edmonton Betting Odds & CFL Football Picks: August 8th 2009

Hamilton vs. Edmonton
Free Pick: Edmonton Eskimos +1.0 (-110 betting odds)
Sat August 8th 2009 6:30p
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The Edmonton Eskimos enter into this contest against the Hamilton Tigers Cats looking to extend their current winning run to three games. Last week the Eskimos super star QB Ricky Ray was in top form against the Montreal Alouettes at Commonwealth Stadium in a 33-19 win. He completed 23 of 27 for 363 yards (three touchdowns, and is now converting on just under 70 percent of his pass attempts this season. The pivot owns the second-highest yardage total (1,374) in the league before Fridays action .Ray and his talented WR corps will once again be the key component in what I am betting will be another big effort. I know the Eskimos have shown some defensive lapses in their defensive secondary this season, but there are still some decent athletes back there, and I doubt very much the inexperienced Quinton Porter (Ti Cats QB) has the tools needed to take advantage of that perceived softness. Meanwhile, Hamilton’s offense depends way to much on RB DeAndra Cobb (6.6 YPC) to help them move the ball, and with the Eskimos well aware of this, they will have some surprises in store for their opponents that will curtail their offensive attack. With that said, I am recommending we back the Eskimos to cover the number and garner the straight up win.

Projected score: Edmonton 28 Hamilton 24