Blue Bombers vs Elks Prediction 8/21/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blue Bombers vs Elks prediction for this CFL game on Friday, August 21st 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 5-4 this season after they defeated the Redblacks by a score of 33-21 last week. Winnipeg led 20-12 at halftime, but that was cut to 26-21 in the fourth, before they put the game away with a late touchdown. The Blue Bombers were out gained by a total of 333-305, went 7-18 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Zach Collaros threw for 222 yards, while Tim White caught eight passes for 85 yards. Brady Oliveira rushed 11 times for 74 yards and one score in the game. 

Prior to that win, Winnipeg lost to the Lions by a score of 35-19 and lost to the Stampeders by a score of 52-30, and they are currently third in the West Division. The Blue Bombers have scored 26.3 points per game with 268.3 passing yards and 98.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.3 points against per game this season. Zach Collaros has thrown for 1,207 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Nic Demski has 43 receptions for 563 yards and three touchdowns. Brady Oliveira has rushed 123 times for 732 yards and four scores this season. 

Edmonton Elks Betting Preview

The Edmonton Elks are 7-3 this year after they defeated the Argonauts by a score of 42-12 last week. Edmonton led 11-9 at halftime and they exploded for 31 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Elks out gained Toronto by a total of 431-287, went 12-25 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 6-1 in the game. Cody Fajardo threw for 301 yards and one touchdown, while Justin Rankin caught four passes for 61 yards. Javon Leake rushed six times for 58 yards in the win. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Alouettes by a score of 48-30 and lost to the Roughriders by a score of 28-26, and they are currently first in the West Division. The Elks have scored 30.1 points per game with 316.4 passing yards and 109.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.0 points against per game this season. Cody Fajardo has thrown for 3,109 yards, 17 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Austin Mack has caught 51 passes for 824 yards and six scores. Justin Rankin has rushed 117 times for 698 yards and eight touchdowns this year. 

Blue Bombers vs Elks Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup after a blowout win over Toronto in their last game and they have scored 30+ points in three of their last four games. The Elks are 4-1 in their last five home games, but they have only covered this number in two of those five games. Winnipeg is also coming off of a win and they have won three road games in a row. The Blue Bombers have allowed 34+ points in three of their last four games and they were out gained by a bad Ottawa team last week. Take Edmonton to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Elks -4.5