Bodog<\/a> as of June 15:<\/strong><\/p>\nCalgary Stampeders CFL Lines 10\/3<\/h3>\n
The Calgary Stampeders have the luxury of Bo Levi Mitchell and star running back, three-time rushing title winner Jon Cornish (he won the rushing title despite missing nine games last year!!!!) returning to the team.<\/p>\n
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Calgary\u2019s depth will certainly be challenged – centre Brett Jones and tackle Stanley Bryant are gone and defensive end Shawn Lemon, Maurice Price, Brad Sinopoli and Nik Lewis have also departed.<\/p>\n
Yes, there has been some significant turnover in Calgary but the two biggest cogs \u2013 Mitchell and Cornish still exist on the most balanced offense in the CFL. Coach John Hufnagle will have his team ready for sure \u2013 they are my pick to end 20 years without a repeat champion.<\/p>\n
Saskatchewan Roughriders\u00a0CFL Lines\u00a05\/1<\/h3>\n
Saskatchewan, as always will field a competitive team \u2013 the health of QB Darian Durrant and the season-long availability of receiver Weston Dressler are the biggest question marks. There is zero doubt that the Riders are a much better team with Durrant under center \u2013 they lost seven of nine games without him last year but with a number of linemen gone from the team, his protection doesn\u2019t exactly seem like a sure thing.<\/p>\n
Saskatchewan, on paper looks like an average team- my guess is that their play on the field will be too.<\/p>\n
Edmonton Eskimos CFL Lines 11\/2<\/h3>\n
The Eskimos turner a serious corner last year winning 12 games \u2013 Mike Reilly looks like the answer for this team at quarterback and names like Kenny Stafford and Cory Watson at receiver makes this team look more dangerous to say the least. Reilly threw for 3,327 yards and rushed for 616 more.<\/p>\n
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Edmonton should be competitive again in the West \u2013 just not sure if they measure up to the Stampeders in terms of talent \u2013 especially since their starting running back has been lost for the season \u2013 already!<\/p>\n
B.C. Lions CFL Lines 6\/1<\/h3>\n
The BC Lions begin a new era with a new coach and a new philosophy \u2013 not to mention a slew of new players! Gone are kick-returner Tim Brown, Canadian receiver Kito Poblah, running back Stefan Logan, defensive lineman Eric Taylor, defensive back Korey Banks and defensive tackle Khalif Mitchell \u2013 yikes!<\/p>\n
This season depends solely on the health of Travis Lulay who just can\u2019t seem to stay on the field. If he manages a full season and if running back Andrew Harris can rediscover his form, the Lions are a threat to the Stampeders in the West. At 6\/1 BC looks like good value right now.<\/p>\n
Hamilton Tiger-Cats CFL Lines 13\/2<\/h3>\n
Hamilton enters the season as the two-time defending East Division champion \u2013 there isn\u2019t much reason to think they can\u2019t make it three. Zach Collaros was very good in his first year as a starting pivot throwing for over 3200 yards and receivers like Luke Tasker and Brandon Banks would keep this team formidable in the passing game. The team has been decimated by injuries already however – receiver Spencer Watt and defensive tackle Linden Gaydosh have already been lost for the year with Achilles injuries.<\/p>\n
That said coach\/GM Kent Austin has been terrific at getting the most out of his players \u2013 in a weak East, they should win and once in the Grey Cup, anything can happen! Looking for some more value \u2013 Hamilton may be worth a shot.<\/p>\n
Montreal Alouettes CFL Lines 8\/1<\/h3>\n
Drama has already become a part of the 2015 season for the Als \u2013 Michael Sam who made the team was excused for personal reasons \u2013 who knows if he will every play a down for the club. Jonathan Crompton is one of the most unflattering starting QBs in the league and will have to improve under center for this team to make it back to the East Final. The team went out and got Nik Lewis but there appears to be too many holes in the roster for Montreal to be a legitimate threat.<\/p>\n
Toronto Argonauts CFL Lines 8\/1<\/h3>\n
Toronto is in flux \u2013 the ownership seems to have been straightened out but the Als still look as dysfunctional as ever. Ricky Ray is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery meaning that some guy named Trevor Harris could start for at QB to start the season. I don\u2019t have a whole lot of faith in Toronto \u2013 you shouldn\u2019t either.<\/p>\n
Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL Lines 17\/2<\/h3>\n
The Blue Bombers enter the season off a last place finish in the West last year \u2013 no reason to think they have a huge turnaround this upcoming season! Underwhelming Drew Willy will be under center again \u2013not great. Receivers Darvin Adams and Jordan Reaves were brought in to help out in the passing game but I can\u2019t see it being enough.<\/p>\n
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The Bombers look weak in every aspect of the game \u2013 no reason to take a gamble on them surpassing four very good teams in the West.<\/p>\n
Ottawa RedBlacks 20\/1<\/h3>\n
The RedBlacks still have some work to do in their second season \u2013 they won just twice in their first season. Needless to say, a bet for Ottawa is not recommended. QB Henry Burris will have a few more weapons but not enough to be a threat just yet.<\/p>\n