We know it’s a little late to join in the fun of betting in the CFL now, but you know what they say: better late than never. Even though you’re quite late, there are still many betting opportunities and payouts this season of the CFL.
That said, if you want to join in on the fun, we have some betting tips you might want to consider using for this CFL season. So, without further ado, here are some betting tips you should follow to win big in the 2023 CFL season.
Go With the Underdogs Early
These tips might be late, but you can still use them next year. That said, a trend that the CFL usually has very early in the season is that underdogs tend to win a lot. In fact, over the last 16 years, the underdogs have been winning 64% from the start until week four, usually. Of course, if you know this trend, there’s a lot to take advantage of.
This is especially true when the favorite is a big name in the CFL. During the start of the season, most teams, even the big ones, usually don’t put too much pressure on their players, which is why they usually lose to less popular teams. Of course, this doesn’t last long as right after week 4, the teams get more grounded and are now expected to play according to their reputation.
Under Betting
Betting on the under isn’t as exciting as betting on the over, but if you want to win, you don’t have any choice now, do you? You know what they say: beggars aren’t choosers, so if you want to win your bets, you might want to focus more on betting on the under, but why? Unlike NFL lines, another trend in the CFL is that the totals usually end up being under.
In fact, in the last 17 seasons of the CFL, only one season has more overs than unders. Not only that, but you should also note that these games are usually very early on in the season, but they are still prevalent later on in the season, even with big games. The main reason why a lot of unders happen early in the season is that the teams aren’t on the same wavelength yet, which means their offense is still adjusting, and they are off-arm.
Consider the Weather as a Factor
This might be trivial for some people, but the weather is a factor you should consider. Football is an outdoor sport, and the players can be severely affected by the weather, affecting their games greatly. Of course, since the players can get affected, the coaches usually adjust as well, changing how they play their offense and defense.
This is especially true later in the season as the weather gets cold. With wind and ice getting in the way of football, it’s a necessary factor that every CFL bettor should factor in. That said, whenever you’re betting on the CFL later in the season, you should also check the weather updates.
Check the Home/Road Splits
It’s no mystery that some teams are better on the road or in their home field. That said, if you want to gauge a team’s performance, you should also look at their match history. One question that should always be asked is how the teams fare on either of these splits. Of course, getting this information is relatively easy today with the internet and the many websites you can find this information on.
By analyzing this information, you can know which teams do badly in either of these splits and which team to bet on during certain matchups. For example, if a team is particularly bad on the road, you should avoid betting on them if they are on their road games. It’s just common sense at this point, but even so, you would be surprised how many people tend to ignore this statistic.
Injury News
Football is a contact sport, meaning players will always bump and crash into each other. Hence, there will always be players getting injured most of the time. These injuries can affect the whole team, especially given that the CFL doesn’t have a deep roster like the NFL does.
So, before you bet on any game, you might want to look at the injury reports before the game starts. This way, you can adjust your bets accordingly and have more educated bets. And with educated bets, you’re more likely to win.
Final Words
The CFL is on its way to the finals and will be more intense from here on out. So, if you want to join in on the fun, you might want to follow the tips that we discussed above. This way, you’ll win more often, giving you more cash in your bank accounts. On that note, good luck.