Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Friday 6/21/19
Friday, June 21
British Columbia Lions (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS) at Edmonton Eskimos (1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS)
Point-spread: Edmonton -4 ½
Total: 55 ½
Game Overview
The much anticipated debut of Mike Reilly as BC’s new quarterback did not disappoint other than the final score of Saturday’s loss. He put the ball up 39 times and completed 22 passes for 324 yards and one touchdown throw. He was also picked off twice.
He completed passes to six different players including five throws to Bryan Burnham for 153 yards. The Lions’ ground game was non-existent with John White running the ball four times for four yards.
The Eskimos turned to Trevor Harris as their replacement for Reilly at quarterback. He made an even bigger splash with his new team by throwing for 447 yards and three scores with no interceptions. He put the ball up 41 times and completed 32 passes to seven different players.
Ricky Collins was the leading receiver with nine catches for 175 yards. Edmonton also got a strong effort from CJ Gable running the ball. He gained 154 yards rushing on 20 carries.
Betting Trends
-- Edmonton as a SU 7-3 edge against BC over the past 10 meetings, including a perfect 5-0 run at home. The Eskimos have covered in four of their last six home games against BC with the total going OVER in four of the last six meetings in Edmonton.
BRITISH COLUMBIA (0 - 1) at EDMONTON (1 - 0) - 6/21/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 60-36 ATS (+20.4 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1996.
EDMONTON is 57-81 ATS (-32.1 Units) when playing on a Friday since 1996.
EDMONTON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 4-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 4-2 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
British Columbia Lions
British Columbia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
British Columbia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
British Columbia is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
British Columbia is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
British Columbia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
British Columbia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games when playing Edmonton
British Columbia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
British Columbia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Edmonton is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games at home
Edmonton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing British Columbia
Edmonton is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing British Columbia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing British Columbia
Edmonton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against British Columbia
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against British Columbia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing at home against British Columbia
BC Lions @ Edmonton
Game 691-692
June 21, 2019 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
BC Lions
109.157
Edmonton
110.689
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 1 1/2
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
by 4 1/2
55 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
BC Lions
(+4 1/2); Under
Rohit Ponnaiya
BC LIONS AT EDMONTON ESKIMOS
Line: Edmonton -4, O/U 55.5
Time: Friday, June 21, 9:00 p.m. ET
The marquee matchup of Week 2 features a head-to-head battle between star QBs Mike Reilly and Trevor Harris, with Reilly making his return to Edmonton after six years as the Eskimos starter. Harris fit in seamlessly in his first game with Edmonton racking up 447 passing yards and three TDs in the opener. Reilly threw for 324 yards in his BC debut but completed less than 57 percent of his passes and was picked off twice. That said, Edmonton played against woeful Montreal while the Lions played against a Blue Bombers squad that might be the best in the league.
Despite the stellar signal-callers, both of these teams showed flaws on offense in Week 1. Edmonton outgained Montreal 608-325 in terms of combined passing and rushing yards but won by just seven points because of sloppy turnovers. BC had a one-dimensional offense against the Bombers, running the ball just four times (that's not a typo they had FOUR freaking carries all game). However, expect the Lions to play with more balance on Friday against a Esks run defense that was gashed for 134 yards on 17 carries against the Alouettes.
The difference-maker could be the Lions' superior return unit led by Brandon Rutley. They piled up 457 kickoff return yards versus the Bombers, including a 108 yard touchdown. I faded the Lions in Week 1 and felt they were a bit overrated going into the season but they are flying a bit under the radar for this game. Back BC and the points.
PICK: BC +4