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Checking the lines for Saturday's Calgary at Saskatchewan game and seeing a disconnect that's bugging me. Most offshore books have the total sitting at 49.5 (some at 50), but Environment Canada is showing sustained winds at 35km/h with gusts up to 45km/h in Regina for Saturday afternoon.
For context, both teams have been averaging 52.8 points combined over their last 4 games, so the number looks reasonable on paper. But I've tracked CFL totals in similar wind conditions and they typically miss the under by 6-8 points when you get sustained winds above 30km/h.
Wind Impact Data
Looking at the last 3 seasons of CFL games with similar weather:
- Winds 25-35km/h: Totals went under 68% of the time (21 of 31 games)
- Winds 35km/h+: Under hit 78% (14 of 18 games)
- Average scoring decrease: 11.2 points per game in 35km/h+ conditions
The Stampeders offense has been clicking lately (28.5 PPG over last 4), but their passing game could get neutralized completely if these wind forecasts hold. Saskatchewan's been more run-heavy anyway, but even their ground game struggles when they can't keep drives alive with short completions.
Anyone else seeing this weather angle, or am I overthinking a 1.5-point edge here?