Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-8) vs Edmonton Elks (12-4)
09:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Elks -3 — Over/Under: +55.5
In this article we will formulate a Blue Bombers vs Elks prediction for this CFL game on Friday, October 16th at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are 8-8 this season after they defeated the Stampeders by a score of 33-28 last week. Winnipeg led 17-9 at halftime, but they allowed 19 points in the second half, before sealing the win late. The Blue Bombers were out gained by a total of 400-392, went 8-14 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Collaros threw for 349 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Singer caught five passes for 166 yards. Oliveira rushed eight times for 40 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Alouettes by a score of 37-10 and the Argonauts by a score of 30-28, and they are currently third in the West Division. The Blue Bombers have scored 26.0 points per game with 260.1 passing yards and 101.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.9 points against per game this season. Zach Collaros has thrown for 2,553 yards with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
Edmonton Elks Betting Preview
The Edmonton Elks are 12-4 this year after they defeated the Tiger-Cats by a score of 27-12 last week. Edmonton led 7-0 at halftime and they scored 20 points in the fourth quarter to secure the win. The Elks out gained Hamilton by a total of 324-242, went 10-23 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 5-0 in the game. Fajardo threw for 229 yards, while Mack caught five passes for 106 yards. Powell rushed nine times for 49 yards and one score in the game.
Prior to that win, Edmonton defeated the Tiger-Cats by a score of 37-35, but lost to the Argonauts by a score of 24-19, and they are currently first in the West Division. The Elks have scored 31.1 points per game with 299.4 passing yards and 120.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 24.6 points against per game this season. Cody Fajardo has thrown for 4,668 yards with 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this year.
Blue Bombers vs Elks Prediction
Edmonton rolls into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they are running away with the West Division. Winnipeg is battling for playoff seeding, but they have lost three of their last five games. The Blue Bombers have allowed 28+ points three straight games, while Edmonton has covered -3 in four of their last seven. This should be a pretty good game, but I think Edmonton’s defense will be the difference, as they are the best defense in the CFL this year. Take the Elks to get the cover here.