CFL Predictions 2012 Week 9

Hamilton at Montreal
The Ticats are coming off two straight losses where if they hadn't flamed out in the second half, they could have won. The defence has looked weak, although the offence has had moments of incompetence. Injuries have also been a factor. Montreal is coming off two straight wins, although Calvillo has certainly looked mortal this year and the Alouette defence is nothing to write home about. Hamilton won the last meeting with the Alouettes at home. Montreal is favoured by 4 at home. Supposedly the Cats have Fantuz back at receiver, which is important because his replacements as a non-import receiver did little and should make the Cat offence a little more potent. Call me a homer, but I think the Cats have the edge in this one.
Ticats 35, Separatist People 28

BC at Winnipeg
Is Joey Elliot the second coming of Tom Clements in Winnipeg? I'm guessing no, but he did look good in getting the Bombers second win last week. The BC Lions offence has been decent this year, but the defence has been awesome. I expect Elliot will come back to Earth this week. The Lions are favoured by 5.5 on the road, expect them to cover.
Lions 27, Bombers 16

Calgary at Saskatchewan
The Riders have lost four straight after winning the first three. The Stamps managed to lose to the Argos last week. Glenn is in for Tate with his season done for the Stamps at quarterback and has been inconsistent as his career has generally been. Durant too has been inconsistent, looking good during the wins and poor during some of the losses. The Riders are favoured by 3.5 at home. I'll take them, but they won't beat the spread
Riders 27, Stamps 25

Edmonton at Toronto
Inexplicably these teams have 4 and 3 records making this the premier matchup in the CFL this week. The Argos are coming off a win while the Eskimos are coming off a loss to the Alouettes. Lots of story lines, with Ray playing his former team, the just released Cory Boyd playing his former team. The Argos are favoured by 3.5 at home. Basically I'll take Ricky Ray over Steven Jyles at quarterback. Sure the Eskimos have a winning record with Jyles, but that strikes me as luck.
Argos 23, Eskimos 19