CFL odds, picks: Week 1 best bets from proven expert include Montreal-Hamilton, Winnipeg-Calgary
The 2026 Canadian Football League season kicks off on June 4 with a matchup between the Montreal Alouettes and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. SportsLine expert Emory Hunt has provided his best bets for Week 1, including picks for the games featuring Calgary vs. Winnipeg and Ottawa vs. Edmonton. The season promises exciting matchups with teams looking to establish their strengths early on.
- ▪The CFL season opener features the Montreal Alouettes visiting the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
- ▪Emory Hunt has a track record of 132-111-2 on NFL bets over the past three seasons.
- ▪Key matchups include Calgary's Vernon Adams Jr. against Winnipeg's Zach Collaros.
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The 2026 Canadian Football League season begins on Thursday, June 4 with a rematch of last year's division semifinal with the Montreal Alouettes visiting the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Montreal prevailed in that contest 19-16 but was unable to defeat the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Grey Cup. Week 1 action will also feature the Edmonton Elks battling the Ottawa Redblacks and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers taking on the Calgary Stampeders. Before you make your wagers for Week 1 of the 2026 CFL season, you should see what SportsLine expert Emory Hunt is playing for his best bets.Born and raised in New Orleans, Hunt played running back at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and coached high school football before starting Football Gameplan, an in-depth analysis site.
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