2007 CFL Season - Bodog Odds

Fans of the Canadian Football League have to be excited, as the start of the 2007 season is right around the corner. For those of you not familiar with the most popular football league in Canada, let’s take a closer look.

FACTS ABOUT THE CFL

Founded in 1958 (but dating back to around 1860), the CFL is comprised of eight teams which are divided into two divisions (East and West). The league has a nineteen-week regular season that runs from Canada Day weekend until early November. Once the regular season is over, the six teams with the best overall record advance to the three-week single-elimination playoffs. This culminates in the Grey Cup championship (established in 1909), and it is the country’s largest television event. The 2007 Grey Cup will be held in Toronto on November 25th. The CFL is second only to the NHL in popularity.

TEAMS OF THE CFL

East Division

Hamilton Tiger-Cats - Based in Hamilton, Ontario, the Tiger-Cats were established in 1950 and have 14 Grey Cup wins. They are led by QB Jason Maas.

Montreal Alouettes - Based in Montreal, Quebec, the Alouettes are led by QB Anthony Calvillo. Established in 1996, they have 5 Grey Cups wins to their credit. In 2006, they made it to the Grey Cup but were defeated by the BC Lions, 25-14.

Toronto Argonauts - Based in Toronto, Ontario, the Argonauts have Damon Allen as their QB. Established in 1873, they have 15 Grey Cup wins.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers - Established in 1930, the Blue Bombers are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They have 10 Grey Cup wins, and this season will see QB Kevin Glenn lead them onto the field.

West Division

British Columbia Lions - Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions were established in 1954 and have racked up 5 Grey Cup wins in that time. Led by QB Dave Dickenson, they are the defending Grey Cup champions, having defeated the Montreal Alouettes by a score of 25-14.

Calgary Stampeders - Based in Calgary, Alberta, the Stampeders were founded in 1935. So far, they have 5 Grey Cup wins under their belt. Their starting QB is Henry Burris.

Edmonton Eskimos - Established in 1949, the Eskimos have 13 Grey Cup wins to their credit. When they take the field in Edmonton, Alberta, QB Ricky Ray leads them into battle.

Saskatchewan Roughriders - Based in Regina, Saskatchewan, the Roughriders have an excellent QB in Kerry Joseph. But while established in 1910, they only have 2 Grey Cup wins in team history.

BODOG ODDS FOR THE CFL

Bodog takes bets on everything, and the CFL is no exception. In fact, they’re not only taking bets on who’ll win the Grey Cup, but you can also wager on the winners of the East and West divisions. There are no parlays, and the maximum bet on any of these is $600.

Odds to win the 2007 CFL Grey Cup

BC Lions 3/1

Calgary Stampeders 3/1

Edmonton Eskimos 10/1

Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20/1

Montreal Alouettes 5/1

Saskatchewan Roughriders 6/1

Toronto Argonauts 5/1

Winnipeg Blue Bombers 4/1

Odds to win the 2007 Eastern Division Championship

Hamilton Tiger-Cats 8/1

Montreal Alouettes 2/1

Toronto Argonauts 2/1

Winnipeg Blue Bombers 9/5

Odds to win the 2007 Western Division Championship

BC Lions 3/2

Calgary Stampeders 3/2

Edmonton Eskimos 11/2

Saskatchewan Roughriders 5/1

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