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Week 20 in the Canadian Football League is here as we\u2019ll have a first-time starting quarterback<\/a>, the return of a star receiver<\/a>, and three West Division teams vying for the last two spots in the playoffs<\/a>.<\/p>\n We have ten contributors making picks straight-up and against the spread, and they\u2019ll do so all season long. Enjoy.<\/p>\n Please note that contributors were asked to make their picks based on the consensus point spreads as of 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 15. Competing sportsbooks may have different spreads, and lines may change.<\/p>\n 3DownNation Newsletter<\/p>\n \t\tToday\u2019s CFL news in your inbox every day at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n \t\tBy signing up you agree to receive daily emails from 3DownNation, as well as our Eligible sports bettors in\u00a0Ontario<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Alberta<\/a>\u00a0can find relevant information for wagering on the games by clicking on their respective jurisdiction. Please bet responsibly.<\/p>\n Friday, October 16: Toronto Argonauts at Ottawa Redblacks (+11.5) at 7:00 p.m. EDT<\/p>\n Chad Kelly is officially back for the Boatmen<\/a>, who aren\u2019t resting any regular starters despite having nothing to play for in the East Division standings. Cam Porter will start at running back, while Ali Fayad has checked in at defensive end. The Redblacks have turned to Bryson Barnes under centre<\/a>, as he\u2019ll take over controls from McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Justin Hardy is out of the lineup at slotback<\/a>, where former NFL receiver Grant DuBose will start in his place. Toronto has swept the two previous head-to-head meetings between these two teams this season, as Ottawa remains in search of its first win.<\/p>\n ABBOTT: Bryson Barnes shows he can ball, but it won\u2019t be enough.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Toronto. Against the spread: Ottawa.<\/p>\n BALLANTINE: Toronto won\u2019t lose to a winless team but there\u2019s no incentive to run up the score.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Toronto. Against the spread: Ottawa.<\/p>\n BORDIGNON: The Argonauts win, but thats too many points.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Toronto. Against the spread: Ottawa.<\/p>\n FILOSO: Since the Redblacks seem more interested in evaluating the future than in trying to win games now, this choice is easy.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Toronto. Against the spread: Toronto.<\/p>\n GASSON: Why not? I\u2019m gonna go down swinging.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Ottawa. Against the spread: Ottawa.<\/p>\n HERRERA-VERGARA: The Argos need to gain momentum before the playoffs.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Toronto. Against the spread: Toronto.<\/p>\n HODGE: Bryson Barnes is bound to make a couple of rookie mistakes.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Toronto. Against the spread: Toronto.<\/p>\n HOSKINS: I can\u2019t see this being Ottawa\u2019s week, either.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Toronto. Against the spread: Toronto.<\/p>\n KLEIN: It\u2019s a wide spread, but 10 of Ottawa\u2019s 16 losses have come by at least that many points. The Redblacks look like they\u2019ve accepted their winless fate.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Toronto. Against the spread: Toronto.<\/p>\n McINNIS: Why has it taken this long for us to see what Barnes can do? This won\u2019t be easy for the young QB.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Toronto. Against the spread: Toronto.<\/p>\n TOTALS STRAIGHT-UP: Toronto 9, Ottawa 1.<\/p>\n TOTALS AGAINST THE SPREAD: Toronto 6, Ottawa 4.<\/p>\n Friday, October 16: Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Edmonton Elks (-3.5) at 9:30 p.m. EDT<\/p>\n One of these two teams will clinch something in this game, as the Blue Bombers can secure a playoff berth with a win<\/a> and the Elks can clinch first place with a win<\/a>. Winnipeg made only one change to their starting lineup this week, as Michael Griffin II will start at strong-side linebacker<\/a> in place of the injured Jaylen Smith, while Edmonton will be without former All-CFL offensive lineman David Beard<\/a> at centre. The Elks won both previous meetings between these teams this year, most recently in late August.<\/p>\n ABBOTT: You\u2019re guaranteed two things in the Concrete Castle of the North: a close game and an Elks win.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Edmonton. Against the spread: Winnipeg.<\/p>\n BALLANTINE: The Elks look to clinch before B.C. plays this week for pride.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Edmonton. Against the spread: Edmonton.<\/p>\n BORDIGNON: If the Elks want to be taken seriously, you clinch the West Division without help.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Edmonton. Against the spread: Edmonton.<\/p>\n FILOSO: The Elks have been excellent at home, but this game will be close.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Edmonton. Against the spread: Winnipeg.<\/p>\n GASSON: We\u2019ve seen Winnipeg look strong occasionally only to not keep it going. It happens again.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Edmonton. Against the spread: Edmonton.<\/p>\n HERRERA-VERGARA: The Elks have a glorious opportunity in front of them.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Edmonton. Against the spread: Winnipeg.<\/p>\n HODGE: The Elks win a third tight game over Winnipeg this season.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Edmonton. Against the spread: Winnipeg.<\/p>\n HOSKINS: It\u2019s always a tight game with these two but the home crowd helps secure the West Final.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Edmonton. Against the spread: Edmonton.<\/p>\n KLEIN: The Elks put on a big show to wrap up the division at home.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Edmonton. Against the spread: Edmonton.<\/p>\n McINNIS: This one will come down to the wire, but the Elks get it done.<\/p>\n Straight-up: Edmonton. Against the spread: Winnipeg.<\/p>\n TOTALS STRAIGHT-UP: Edmonton 10, Winnipeg 0.<\/p>\n TOTALS AGAINST THE SPREAD: Edmonton 5, Winnipeg 5.<\/p>\n Saturday, October 17: Montreal Alouettes at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-4.5) at 3:00 p.m. EDT<\/p>\n
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