Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or “CFL” is the highest level of Canadian football played at the professional level. CFL betting is available throughout the season, which runs from June to November. Since 2022, there are nine CFL teams divided into two divisions. They play 18 regular season games over 21 weeks, with the top six teams playing for the Grey Cup, the second-oldest trophy in North American pro sports.
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How to Bet on CFL
CFL betting can be done from any top online sportsbook. Sometimes, it shares a similar tab as the NFL under ‘football’. Canadian Football League odds have many markets. The Grey Cup odds market, which is where you bet on the CFL’s champ, tends to be available almost for the whole year.
Other than the outright market, CFL betting is done via the pre-game odds, which include the point spread, moneyline, totals, and props. The first three should be available before each game, while props -although rare- are typical during big games like the Grey Cup. First quarter markets are also available.
CFL Scoring
Like the NFL, the CFL has its own stats. These will come in handy with Canadian Football League betting. The CFL has different rules than the NFL, but points are still scored the same way {via a touchdown for six points, a field goal for three points, and an extra point attempt following a touchdown is also one point}. Unique to the CFL is a “rouge”, which is a single point awarded if the kicker sends the ball out of the endzone.
CFL Betting With Scoring
While the CFL is almost like the NFL, there are many different rules here that will impact how teams score. As such, games typically are higher-scoring, which can mean higher totals (over/under) on the betting lines. The presence of the rouge can also wreak havoc on the point spread, so expect more variances than in the NFL.
Tips, Tricks & Advice for CFL Betting
Betting on the CFL, like most pro sports, requires dedication and resourcefulness. Doing research is a given but also learning the nuances of the sport. The CFL is almost like the NFL but it has many differences in rules and how the game is played. Nonetheless, as both a fan and a bettor, learning the sport can be best done by watching it and being aware of the roster moves.
