The Ottawa Redblacks are still in the CFL’s East Division cellar, but they also have a legitimate chance at not just making the playoffs but hosting an Eastern Division semifinal.

Some may even consider them as a bet to win the Grey Cup.

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FanDuel has the Redblacks with the highest odds to win the championship game at +5000, which means a $20 wager would turn into $1000 should they hoist Earl Grey’s coveted mug.

The sportsbook then lists the Edmonton Elks (+3300), B.C. Lions (+1700) and Toronto Argonauts (+1400) with the next greatest odds.

At bet365 by comparison, the Redblacks and Elks are tied as the two longest shots at +3000, with Ottawa at +1500 to make it to the Grey Cup game.

Two-thirds of the way through the schedule, the latter isn’t as ridiculous a notion

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