You're overthinking this one. Rourke's completion rate has been steady around 68-70% all season - the raw completion numbers dropped because BC's been running more when they get leads. Saturday's forecast shows potential rain which usually means more short passing attempts to keep the chains moving.

Plus Toronto just lost their starting safety to injury this week. That opens up more underneath routes where Rourke does his damage. I'd lean over at 22.5, especially if you can still find 22 somewhere.

Hard disagree with the over crowd here. The numbers don't lie - Rourke's been trending down for a month straight. That Week 11 Calgary game was a total outlier with BC trailing by 21 in the fourth quarter, forcing them to abandon the run game completely.

More importantly, look at the game script. BC's been controlling games with their ground attack lately. Why would they suddenly shift to a pass-heavy approach against a Toronto team that's been vulnerable to the run? The under 22.5 feels like the sharp play, especially considering the juice has been moving toward the over all week.

I've been tracking this at MyStake where they're still offering decent value on player unders when the public's chasing overs based on outdated trends.

Funny timing on this thread - just finished cashing a similar under on Rourke's attempts two weeks back. I've been following BC closely since moving out here to Calgary, and there's definitely a pattern emerging in their offensive approach.

The key factor everyone's missing is BC's red zone efficiency. They've been punching in touchdowns on short fields rather than settling for field goals, which means fewer sustained drives requiring multiple completions. Last Saturday against Hamilton, Rourke had three scoring drives that took under 6 plays each - all ground-heavy sequences that killed his completion totals.

I also noticed Toronto's been playing more press coverage lately, trying to disrupt timing routes at the line. That's exactly the type of defense that gives Rourke trouble - he thrives on quick slants and bubble screens that become harder to complete when receivers can't get clean releases.

Been using Tonybet for most of my CFL props this season since they tend to post lines earlier than most books, giving you better line shopping opportunities before the sharp money moves things. Their player prop selection for CFL has been solid compared to some of the bigger names.

The weather angle is interesting but I think it actually favors the under. Rain typically means more running plays and shorter possessions overall, not necessarily more short passes like some people assume. BC's offensive line has been dominant in short-yardage situations all year.

Books are baiting recreational money with that over. Rourke's been game-managing for weeks now, not airing it out like early season.

Did some deeper analysis on this prop and the trends are pretty clear. Rourke's completion percentage by quarter shows he starts slow and builds momentum, but BC's been controlling games early this season which limits his volume in later quarters when he's typically more accurate.

Looking at situational splits: Rourke averages 24.1 completions when BC is trailing at halftime versus 17.8 when leading. Toronto's been competitive at home this year - only two blowout losses in their last 8 games at BMO Field. If this stays close, Rourke's completion volume should tick up in the second half.

The injury report is also worth monitoring. BC's starting center missed practice Wednesday with a knee issue. If he's limited or out, that could affect Rourke's timing on quick slants where he racks up easy completions.

Still learning the CFL prop game - is 22.5 completions considered high for a quarterback? In the NFL that seems pretty standard but wondering if CFL games typically see different volume. Also, do weather conditions affect completion totals as much as people think?

Thanks for the context on CFL completion volumes - 22.5 does seem inflated now that I think about it. I've been tracking some of these props on BetOnline since they post CFL lines earlier than most books, and their completion totals have been consistently softer than the consensus. Rourke's 18.2 average over 5 games is pretty telling.

One thing I'm still figuring out - do CFL quarterbacks typically see their completion rates drop in December games? I know the weather gets brutal but wondering if the sample size is meaningful or if it's just game script like you mentioned with BC controlling early.