Nik’s Picks
If you follow my CFL writing, you know I’m not afraid of suggesting as well as placing a gambling wager or two. Well, technically 439 wagers over the past three regular seasons. Gambling lesson number one: you have to spend money to make money. The proof is in the pudding for me; I’ve hit at […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 20 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks Nik’s Picks Week 20 YouTube video. Friday Calgary Stampeders @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers: It’s unlikely that this rematch will come anywhere near 70 points, especially considering Zach Collaros is now under centre for the Bombers. Chris Streveler is Winnipeg’s best option at quarterback, but it’s […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 19 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks Nik’s Picks Week 19 YouTube video Friday Toronto Argonauts @ Montreal Alouettes: If McLeod Bethel-Thompson were playing the full 60, the Argos would be a nice upset pick. Montreal can’t move in the standings and Bethel-Thompson’s Argos shredded the Als defence for 438 passing yards […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 18 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks Nik’s Picks Week 18 YouTube video Friday Ottawa Redblacks @ Toronto Argonauts: With both teams out of the playoffs and new players inserted in each lineup, this game’s more of a tryout. Under centre, McLeod Bethel-Thompson is back for the Argos after torching Ottawa’s defence […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 17 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks Nik’s Picks Week 17 YouTube video Friday Edmonton Eskimos @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats: The Eskimos failed to slow down Bralon Addison and Brandon Banks two weeks ago, and there’s little reason to believe Edmonton can stop the pair in a place where the Ti-Cats haven’t lost […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 16 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks Nik’s Picks Week 16 YouTube video Friday Hamilton Tiger-Cats @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers: The Bombers are catching a needed-break with Hamilton coming in on the third week of their Western road trip. That said, Winnipeg struggles at moving the ball through the air on the […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 15 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks Nik’s Picks Week 15 YouTube video Friday Calgary Stampeders @ Toronto Argonauts: On Friday the Argos will have had 12 days of rest, awaiting the Stampeders who played just five days ago. Standout Stampeders Reggie Begelton and Cory Greenwood won’t make the trip to Toronto, […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 14 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks Nik’s Picks Week 14 YouTube video Friday Ottawa Redblacks @ B.C. Lions: On September 5, 2014, B.C. and Ottawa combined for 447 yards and 12 points in a 7-5 Lions win. Yes, you read that right. Friday should have more than 12 points, but the […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 13 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks Nik’s Picks Week 13 YouTube video Friday B.C. Lions @ Montreal Alouettes: B.C. has beaten Montreal in eight of their last 10 meetings, but the bigger story is B.C. winning one of their 10 games in 2019. With both teams off a bye, the Alouettes […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 12 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks Nik’s Picks Week 12 YouTube video Sunday Winnipeg Blue Bombers @ Saskatchewan Roughriders: Winnipeg’s earned a total of two points in the Labour Day Classic since 2005, and they’re now entering the annual game in Regina minus Matt Nichols, Andrew Harris, Chris Matthews and more. […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 11 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks Nik’s Picks Week 11 YouTube video Friday Winnipeg Blue Bombers @ Edmonton Eskimos: Chris Streveler’s under centre for the Bombers, which means Winnipeg will rely even more on their tenacious ground game. The story in Winnipeg and Edmonton’s matchup was the Esks not being able […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 10 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks Nik’s Picks Week 10 YouTube video Thursday B.C. Lions @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers: While the Lions are coming off their best offensive showing in 2019, their brutal last-minute loss and Mike Reilly’s hurt ankle are their two Week 9 takeaways. Reilly’s health and a short […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 9 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks — trending upwards! Thursday Calgary Stampeders @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers: The Bombers are looking to avoid losing to Dane Evans, McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Nick Arbuckle in consecutive weeks. Without Don Jackson or Ka’Deem Carey, Calgary’s going to be pass heavy, and the Bombers will rush […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 7 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks — …. never again. Thursday Winnipeg Blue Bombers @ Toronto Argonauts: When the Bombers beat Toronto by 27 in Week 5 it showed the gap between the top team in the CFL and the bottom team. This gap still exists. The Argos quarterback situation is a […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 6 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks — back on the good side. Thursday Calgary Stampeders @ Ottawa Redblacks: Calgary’s going to have revenge on their mind after Ottawa’s stunning Week 1 win at McMahon. Too bad Dom Davis won’t receive it as Jon Jennings is back under the helm of the Redblacks […]
Nik’s Picks – Week 6 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks — not great! Thursday Toronto Argonauts @ Calgary Stampeders: The Argos are going into McMahon after Calgary lost while giving up two special teams touchdowns — yikes. Mark Kilam’s group will come out better, which is trouble for the gong show, lowly-ranking Argos special teams. Toronto […]
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