Montreal at B.C.
Montreal is coming off a fairly easy win against Hamilton, and B.C. is coming off a bye week. A.C. is looking like he has found his form, and the Montreal offense should give the B.C. defense all they can handle. With the injury situation to Dave Dickenson still looming, and Buck Pierce not being able to get through a game without getting hurt, look for the Lions to go with Jarious Jackson at QB. An inexperienced Jackson should keep the Lions playbook relatively simple. Look for the Lions to run the ball and go with shorter passes to move the ball. This game should be close, and with B.C. at home, it looks like the Lions have the edge.
Our Pick
B.C. 23 Montreal 19
Winnipeg @ Saskatchewan
This one should be the game of the week. With Holmes back in the picture, and the 'Riders at home in front of the 'Rider Nation, this one looks like it should be a high scoring, exciting game, with the 'Riders coming out on top. Winnipeg has been playing very well of late, Stegall and Roberts are both proving to be go-to guys when the Bombers need a big play.
Our Pick
Saskatchewan 34 Winnipeg 26
Toronto @ Hamilton
This game is battle of the basement in the East. We would assume that someone has to win the game, but a tie would almost be a fitting conclusion to a game of these teams. The Argos have injury problems on both sides of the ball, and Hamilton is just plain bad...again. That being said, look for the Tiger Cat to win in a sloppy one.
Our Pick
Hamilton 21 Toronto 17
Edmonton @ Calgary
The fames Labour Day Classic is shaping up to be another interesting game. The Esks always seem to have a tough time winning the 1st game of this home and home series. With the Esks offense sputtering, and Calgary at home, look for the Stamps to win this one fairly easily.
Our Pick
Calgary 32 Edmonton 21
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
CFL Week 9 Results
Sadly, the wrong Tiger Cats team showed up for us, and the Als won decidedly.
Our Pick:
Hamilton 30 Montreal 24
Results:
Montreal 27 Hamilton 9
This brings our season total to 21-9-2 thus far. Looking back, we really should have taken the favorite and went with Montreal, but sports picks are easy when you can look back at all the ones you miss.
Until next week.
Our Pick:
Hamilton 30 Montreal 24
Results:
Montreal 27 Hamilton 9
This brings our season total to 21-9-2 thus far. Looking back, we really should have taken the favorite and went with Montreal, but sports picks are easy when you can look back at all the ones you miss.
Until next week.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
CFL Week 9 Results
As we suspected, the Argos tried to keep the game low scoring by trying short passes and running plays, and it was very close to being successful. A field goal with seconds remaining lifted the Bombers to the win.
Our Pick: Winnipeg 24 Toronto 17
Final Score: Winnipeg 15 Toronto 13
This brings our stats for the year to 21-8-2.
Only a couple more hours until the Hamilton Montreal game. On paper it looks like a mismatch, but our gut is telling us Hamilton will pull out the upset... stay tuned...
Our Pick: Winnipeg 24 Toronto 17
Final Score: Winnipeg 15 Toronto 13
This brings our stats for the year to 21-8-2.
Only a couple more hours until the Hamilton Montreal game. On paper it looks like a mismatch, but our gut is telling us Hamilton will pull out the upset... stay tuned...
Thursday, August 23, 2007
CFL Week 9 Picks
Hard to believe its Week 9 already, and with NFL training camps in full swing, and the NHL training camps right around the corner, it is going to be an exciting couple of months in the world of Sports Picks....
Last week, the East had the bye, this week, the West gets a bye....
Toronto @ Winnipeg
A depleted Argos offense will be the key to this game. With Rocky Butler expected to start at QB, look for the Argos to keep the passes short and try to play a running game for the most part. This strategy, if it works, should keep the game low scoring and close. But, with Winnipeg playing at home, and with the Winnipeg offense playing well, look for the 'Bombers to win this one by about a touchdown.
Our Pick:
Winnipeg 24 Toronto 17
Hamilton @ Montreal
In past years, this game was a no-brainer. Montreal at home against the lowly Tiger-Cats has blowout written all over it. This year is a different story. Montreal has not dominated this year, and Hamilton has played better in recent weeks. Jason Maas looks like he is ready for a breakout game, and the Montreal defense looks like they could provide Maas with that chance. We will go against the grain on this one, and take the Tiger-Cats over the Als.
Our Pick:
Hamilton 30 Montreal 24
Last week, the East had the bye, this week, the West gets a bye....
Toronto @ Winnipeg
A depleted Argos offense will be the key to this game. With Rocky Butler expected to start at QB, look for the Argos to keep the passes short and try to play a running game for the most part. This strategy, if it works, should keep the game low scoring and close. But, with Winnipeg playing at home, and with the Winnipeg offense playing well, look for the 'Bombers to win this one by about a touchdown.
Our Pick:
Winnipeg 24 Toronto 17
Hamilton @ Montreal
In past years, this game was a no-brainer. Montreal at home against the lowly Tiger-Cats has blowout written all over it. This year is a different story. Montreal has not dominated this year, and Hamilton has played better in recent weeks. Jason Maas looks like he is ready for a breakout game, and the Montreal defense looks like they could provide Maas with that chance. We will go against the grain on this one, and take the Tiger-Cats over the Als.
Our Pick:
Hamilton 30 Montreal 24
A Quick Second to Reflect
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The I Make Sports Picks Team
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Thanks again,
The I Make Sports Picks Team
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Only in the CFL....
Another tie game in the CFL this week...
Our Picks:
Saskatchewan 36 Edmonton 17
B.C. 26 Calgary 22
The Results:
Saskatchewan 39 Edmonton 32
The Esks kept this game closer then most would have expected. With a 1 hour delay due to a lightning storm, the Esks seemed to loose any momentum they had going. In the end, the 'Riders pulled out the win at home
B.C. 45 Calgary 45
By far one of the more exciting games this year in the CFL, sadly a tie doesn't help us when we are trying to make money picking winners, but on entertainment value, this game had it all.
Year to date: 20-8-2
Our Picks:
Saskatchewan 36 Edmonton 17
B.C. 26 Calgary 22
The Results:
Saskatchewan 39 Edmonton 32
The Esks kept this game closer then most would have expected. With a 1 hour delay due to a lightning storm, the Esks seemed to loose any momentum they had going. In the end, the 'Riders pulled out the win at home
B.C. 45 Calgary 45
By far one of the more exciting games this year in the CFL, sadly a tie doesn't help us when we are trying to make money picking winners, but on entertainment value, this game had it all.
Year to date: 20-8-2
Thursday, August 16, 2007
New CFL Picks
This week is a light week in the CFL, only 2 games scheduled....
Edmonton @ Saskatchewan
The Esks are horribly depleted by injuries, especially on defense, and a couple of weeks ago were blown out by the 'Riders in Regina. The Esks might be able to keep it close for the first half, but look for the 'Riders to win in convincing fashion.
Our Pick: 'Riders 36 Esks 17
B.C. @ Calgary
Which Stamps team will show up this week? That seems to be the million dollar question. Buck Pierce looks to be back and ready to play, if he can get through the game without suffering yet another injury, look for the Lions to take this one on the road.
Our Pick: Lions 26 Calgary 22
Edmonton @ Saskatchewan
The Esks are horribly depleted by injuries, especially on defense, and a couple of weeks ago were blown out by the 'Riders in Regina. The Esks might be able to keep it close for the first half, but look for the 'Riders to win in convincing fashion.
Our Pick: 'Riders 36 Esks 17
B.C. @ Calgary
Which Stamps team will show up this week? That seems to be the million dollar question. Buck Pierce looks to be back and ready to play, if he can get through the game without suffering yet another injury, look for the Lions to take this one on the road.
Our Pick: Lions 26 Calgary 22
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Latest CFL Results
Our Picks were as follows:
Montreal 27 Calgary 24
Saskatchewan 36 Toronto 17
Winnipeg 34 B.C. 26
Hamilton 28 Edmonton 22 (it didnt rain during the game)
Results were:
Montreal 30 Calgary 18
Saskatchewan 24 Toronto 13
Winnipeg 22 B.C. 21
Edmonton 19 Hamilton 17
Once again we went 3-1, we had Edmonton picked to win if it was raining, and Hamilton should have won the game if not for 2 dropped passes in the last minute that would have set up at the very least a field goal to win....
Our stats for the year are now at 19-8-1. We have been fairly consistent at going 3-1 every week, hopefully we can have a perfect week soon to improve our average. "Experts" average about 67% when picking football (NFL, CFL), our average is currently at 68%, which is on par with the so called "experts".
Montreal 27 Calgary 24
Saskatchewan 36 Toronto 17
Winnipeg 34 B.C. 26
Hamilton 28 Edmonton 22 (it didnt rain during the game)
Results were:
Montreal 30 Calgary 18
Saskatchewan 24 Toronto 13
Winnipeg 22 B.C. 21
Edmonton 19 Hamilton 17
Once again we went 3-1, we had Edmonton picked to win if it was raining, and Hamilton should have won the game if not for 2 dropped passes in the last minute that would have set up at the very least a field goal to win....
Our stats for the year are now at 19-8-1. We have been fairly consistent at going 3-1 every week, hopefully we can have a perfect week soon to improve our average. "Experts" average about 67% when picking football (NFL, CFL), our average is currently at 68%, which is on par with the so called "experts".
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
New CFL Picks
Hello again,
Our newest CFL picks are as follows....
Calgary @ Montreal
Calgary seems to a Jekyl and Hyde team this year, one week they are a force, the next week they get blown out. Playing Montreal in Montreal should make this a tough week on the Stamps, we predict the game to be close, maybe even a last minute field goal to win, but the Als ahould prevail.
Our Pick: Montreal 27 Calgary 24
Saskatchewan @ Toronto
Toronto has all sorts of quarterback issues right now, Damon Allen was demoted to 3rd stringer, then forced into action due to injuries and McMahon's inconsistency, and subsequently got injured himself. Saskatchewan is a team that is rolling right now, even though this game is in Toronto, look for the 'Riders to win in dominating fashion.
Our Picks: Saskatchewan 36 Toronto 17
Winnipeg @ B.C.
B.C. is another team with quarterback injuries to deal with. Dickenson is still out, and Buck Pierce can't seem to finish an entire game without getting hurt. Winnipeg looks to be a team on the rise, Milt has his record (finally) and this week should be a win for the Bombers.
Our Pick: Winnipeg 34 B.C. 26
Hamilton @ Edmonton
Hamilton finally put up a win last week, and the Esks are a team that can't see to get it together on the defensive side of the ball. With this game being in Edmonton, and the long term forecast showing rain as a possibility, the edge has to go to the Esks. The turf at Commonwealth could play a factor if the skies open up. Maas was the Esks QB, and his experience on the grass should help, but in the end we see a low scoring game, with the Esks coming out on top. If it turns out to be a sunny day in Edmonton (its Alberta, the forecast changes hourly) everything changes. Look for Hamilton to use the run to expose the weak run D of the Esks.
Our Pick: if raining Edmonton 19 Hamilton 16
if sunny Hamilton 28 Edmonton 22
Week 5 we went 3-1, and Week 6 was 3-1 as well, bringing our season total thus far to 16-7-1
Our newest CFL picks are as follows....
Calgary @ Montreal
Calgary seems to a Jekyl and Hyde team this year, one week they are a force, the next week they get blown out. Playing Montreal in Montreal should make this a tough week on the Stamps, we predict the game to be close, maybe even a last minute field goal to win, but the Als ahould prevail.
Our Pick: Montreal 27 Calgary 24
Saskatchewan @ Toronto
Toronto has all sorts of quarterback issues right now, Damon Allen was demoted to 3rd stringer, then forced into action due to injuries and McMahon's inconsistency, and subsequently got injured himself. Saskatchewan is a team that is rolling right now, even though this game is in Toronto, look for the 'Riders to win in dominating fashion.
Our Picks: Saskatchewan 36 Toronto 17
Winnipeg @ B.C.
B.C. is another team with quarterback injuries to deal with. Dickenson is still out, and Buck Pierce can't seem to finish an entire game without getting hurt. Winnipeg looks to be a team on the rise, Milt has his record (finally) and this week should be a win for the Bombers.
Our Pick: Winnipeg 34 B.C. 26
Hamilton @ Edmonton
Hamilton finally put up a win last week, and the Esks are a team that can't see to get it together on the defensive side of the ball. With this game being in Edmonton, and the long term forecast showing rain as a possibility, the edge has to go to the Esks. The turf at Commonwealth could play a factor if the skies open up. Maas was the Esks QB, and his experience on the grass should help, but in the end we see a low scoring game, with the Esks coming out on top. If it turns out to be a sunny day in Edmonton (its Alberta, the forecast changes hourly) everything changes. Look for Hamilton to use the run to expose the weak run D of the Esks.
Our Pick: if raining Edmonton 19 Hamilton 16
if sunny Hamilton 28 Edmonton 22
Week 5 we went 3-1, and Week 6 was 3-1 as well, bringing our season total thus far to 16-7-1
Saturday, August 4, 2007
More NHL Rumors
We are not trying to become a rumors only site, not in the least, but with only the CFL on right now, we felt we should put up a few rumors we have heard in the last few days.
Torres, Shremp and a pick to LA for Cammalleri
----- Depends highly upon what the arbitration ruling ends up being
Raycroft to LA for a 2nd round pick in '08
----- Unless LA can rid themselves of Cloutier, it makes little sense to take on Raycroft as well, I don't see this happening
Kubina and a 1st round pick to St.Louis for Jackman, Mclement, 2nd round pick in '09
----- The Leafs dump salary (possibly to sign Peca) and get a decent d-man and a young forward
Huselius to New Jersey for Pandolfo
----- Would help Calgary on the PK and would give New Jersey some additional scoring. Huselius was also one of the players in Florida that Keenan was not fond of at all, wouldn't be surprising at all to see Huselius moved
Torres, Shremp and a pick to LA for Cammalleri
----- Depends highly upon what the arbitration ruling ends up being
Raycroft to LA for a 2nd round pick in '08
----- Unless LA can rid themselves of Cloutier, it makes little sense to take on Raycroft as well, I don't see this happening
Kubina and a 1st round pick to St.Louis for Jackman, Mclement, 2nd round pick in '09
----- The Leafs dump salary (possibly to sign Peca) and get a decent d-man and a young forward
Huselius to New Jersey for Pandolfo
----- Would help Calgary on the PK and would give New Jersey some additional scoring. Huselius was also one of the players in Florida that Keenan was not fond of at all, wouldn't be surprising at all to see Huselius moved
Trying to play catch-up
Well, to finish up last week, we got saskatchewan and BC both correct last week, which brings our record to 13-6-1 thus far.
Week 6 Picks
Tough to put the picks down a couple of days late, but we are honest and will lay it out as well would have on Wednesday anyways.
Montreal, BC, Hamilton (yes, we picked it) and Calgary....
Our stats log is nearly complete, hopefully one more week and the picks will be much more detailed, we are also beginning to gear up for the NHL and NFL seasons that are upcoming.
Week 6 Picks
Tough to put the picks down a couple of days late, but we are honest and will lay it out as well would have on Wednesday anyways.
Montreal, BC, Hamilton (yes, we picked it) and Calgary....
Our stats log is nearly complete, hopefully one more week and the picks will be much more detailed, we are also beginning to gear up for the NHL and NFL seasons that are upcoming.
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