CFL Picks and Parlays Today: Best Bets and Props for Oct. 16 Doubleheader

Two games are on the Friday schedule: Ottawa looks to win at home for the first time against Toronto, and Edmonton looks to lock up a home playoff game against Winnipeg. We have some great CFL picks and parlays for today’s action, so let’s get into it.

CFL Picks and Parlays Today

At bet365 Sportsbook, Toronto is a huge 11.5-point favorite over Ottawa, with a total of 62.5 points, and Edmonton is a 3.5-point favorite over Winnipeg, with a total of 55.5 points.

CFL Parlays Today

CFL Parlay #1: Toronto to Win and Cover in Lower-Scoring Affair

• Toronto to cover the 11.5-point spread: 11.5 points is a lot to cover, but the Argonauts face a winless Ottawa team starting an inexperienced QB in Bryson Barnes, who has attempted 13 passes all season. The Redblacks rank last in the CFL in scoring, have given up the most points, and have failed to cover the spread in their last three games, each a double-digit loss. Toronto had won four in a row before losing their last game, but they are rested coming off a bye and will win and cover in this game.
• Under 62.5 points: When these teams met a few games back, the total went Under, and that has been the winning pick in Toronto’s last four games and Ottawa’s last two. The Argos haven't scored over 30 points in their last four games, and the Redblacks have an inexperienced QB who will struggle to move the chains. Take the Under in this provincial matchup.

The odds for this parlay are +257, so a $100 bet would pay out $357, for a $257 profit.

Best Bet: Toronto to cover the 11.5-point spread and Under 62.5 points – (+257, Bet365)

Our parlay betting guide explains everything you need to know about this popular bet type.

CFL Parlay #2 Edmonton to Cover and Yet Another Under

• Edmonton to cover the 3.5-point spread: The Elks can wrap up hosting the Division Showdown with a win over the Blue Bombers, who they have already beaten twice this season. Edmonton has the league’s best defense, and at home this season they are 7-1 and 6-2 ATS. Edmonton will win and cover in what will feel like a playoff game, as with a win they can wrap up a home playoff game.
• Under 55.5 points: We like the Under here, and it is not hard to see why. The Elks have the league's best defense, allowing just 24.8 ppg; the Blue Bombers rank dead last in the CFL in touchdown drive percentage (17%); and both games between these teams this season have gone Under. Look for the Elks to play well on D again, and for the third time this season, the Under is the pick for this matchup.

The odds for this parlay are +273, so a $100 bet would pay $373, for a $273 profit.

Best Bet: Edmonton to cover the 3.5-point spread and Under 55.5 points – (+257, Bet365)

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CFL Props to Consider

CFL Prop #1: Sam Hicks to score an anytime TD (-115)

While Toronto RB Hicks has only three TDs this season, he will punch one in tonight. One of his TDs came facing Ottawa earlier this season, where he had a season-high 16 carries. He will get a lot of carries again as Toronto builds a big lead and leans on the run for most of the second half.

Best Bet: Sam Hicks to score an anytime TD – (-115, Sports Interaction)

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CFL Prop #2 Domonte Coxie to score anytime TD (-110)

The star Toronto WR ranks third in the CFL in receiving yards and has three TDs in the last five games. He has caught a TD in each game against Ottawa this season.

Best Bet: Domonte Coxie to score anytime TD – (-110, Sports Interaction)

CFL Prop #3: Edmonton to cover the 2.5-point first half spread (-115)

The Elks have covered the first-half spread in each of their last two games and will do it again tonight.

Best Bet: Edmonton to cover the 2.5-point first half spread – (-115, Sports Interaction)