Bettors Back Calgary Stampeders in Labour Day Showdown

On Labour Day, the Calgary Stampeders secured a convincing victory against the Edmonton Elks, winning 28-7 at McMahon Stadium. The match saw a significant majority of bettors supporting the Stampeders, with 65 percent of Proline players placing their bets on Calgary, despite the Elks entering the game on a three-game winning streak.

In another exciting matchup earlier that day, the Toronto Argonauts triumphed over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with a narrow 35-33 victory, clinched by Lirim Hajrullahu‘s 11-yard field goal on the final play. Interestingly, only 46 percent of Proline bettors predicted an Argonauts win, indicating a more divided sentiment among players regarding this game.

The betting landscape shifted further on Friday night as the Saskatchewan Roughriders faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. A slight majority of 51 percent of bettors supported the Roughriders in their 34-30 victory, showcasing the unpredictable nature of sports betting.

The Toronto Blue Jays had a mixed week, splitting their six games. After winning two of three against the Minnesota Twins, they faced a setback, losing two of three to the Milwaukee Brewers. In the opening game against Milwaukee, the Brewers won decisively with a score of 7-2, although only 47 percent of bettors backed Milwaukee. A smaller 29 percent supported the Brewers’ runline of +1.5 runs, while a notable 82 percent favored the over at 7.5 runs.

Milwaukee continued their strong performance the following day, defeating the Blue Jays 4-1. This time, 60 percent of bettors placed their faith in the Brewers, although only 35 percent supported their runline of +1.5 runs, and a mere 24 percent opted for the under at 8.5 runs. The Blue Jays managed to avoid a series sweep on Sunday, winning 8-4, with a solid 68 percent of players backing them, including 47 percent supporting the +1.5 runline.

As the U.S. college football season kicked off, the Ohio State Buckeyes secured a 14-7 win over the Texas Longhorns, with only 36 percent of bettors backing the Buckeyes. The third-ranked LSU Tigers also emerged victorious against the No. 8 Clemson Tigers, winning 17-10, a result that saw just 26 percent of players supporting LSU.

In a surprising upset, only 8 percent of Proline bettors backed the Florida State Seminoles in their 31-17 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Conversely, 33 percent of players supported the Miami Hurricanes, who edged out the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a 27-24 win.

This report highlights the dynamic nature of sports betting, illustrating how public sentiment fluctuates based on team performances and matchups. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, these trends provide valuable insights into player behavior and preferences in the betting market.