The Winnipeg Blue Bombers showed a remarkable performance in the 2022 Canadian Football League (CFL) season, ending with an impressive 16-4 record. Although they lost in the Grey Cup to Toronto, their season was marked by a number of notable victories. This article offers a detailed review of their season and some insights for CFL betting enthusiasts.
Season Kick-off and Early Performances
Winnipeg started the 2022 season on a high note, securing a close 19-17 victory against Ottawa. They maintained this momentum through Week 3, achieving wins over Ottawa, Hamilton, and Toronto. In Week 4, despite Toronto scoring 22 points, the Blue Bombers managed to edge out a win with a final score of 23-22.
Mid-Season Highlights
The mid-season was also a success for the Blue Bombers, who recorded notable victories against British Columbia, Calgary, Edmonton, and Montreal. One of the standout performances was in Week 5 against British Columbia, where they won with a commanding 43-22 scoreline. However, they faced a minor setback in Week 10, losing 20-17 to Montreal.
Late-Season and Playoffs
Towards the end of the season, Winnipeg continued their strong performance, despite a loss to Hamilton in Week 15 with a score of 48-31. Their final regular-season game was a convincing 24-9 victory over the British Columbia Lions. The team then advanced to the playoffs, beating the BC Lions in the Western Division finals 28-20. However, they fell just short in the Grey Cup, losing to the Toronto Argonauts 24-23.
Betting Insights
From a betting perspective, Winnipeg had a 12-9-0 ATS (Against The Spread) record for the 2022 season, which shows they covered the spread in approximately 57.1% of their games. In terms of total points, the ‘Under' was more frequent, with 11 out of 20 regular-season games going ‘Under'.
Overall, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers demonstrated resilience and consistency in the 2022 season. Despite falling short in the Grey Cup, their performance offers valuable insights for future betting considerations.
