Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-9) vs BC Lions (10-7)
10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Blue Bombers -7 — Over/Under: +53.5
In this article we will formulate a Blue Bombers vs Lions prediction for this CFL game on Friday, October 23rd at BC Place in Vancouver, BC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are 8-9 this season after they lost to the Elks by a score of 35-27 last week. Winnipeg led 21-17 at halftime, but they were outscored 18-6 in the second half in the loss. The Blue Bombers out gained Edmonton by a total of 375-302, went 11-18 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Zach Collaros threw for 331 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Ontaria Wilson caught 11 passes for 120 yards and one score. Brady Oliveira rushed nine times for 37 yards in the game.
Prior to that loss, Winnipeg defeated the Stampeders by a score of 33-28, but lost to the Alouettes by a score of 37-10 before that. The Blue Bombers have scored 26.1 points per game with 264.2 passing yards and 98.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.4 points against per game this season. Zach Collaros has thrown for 2,884 yards with 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season.
BC Lions Betting Preview
The BC Lions are 10-7 this year after they lost to the Stampeders by a score of 32-13 in their last game. BC was tied 13-13 at halftime, but they allowed 19 points in the second half and their offense didn’t do anything in the loss. The Lions were out gained by a total of 474-290, went 4-15 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Nathan Rourke threw for 149 yards and one touchdown, while Kaidon Salter threw for 113 yards and one interception. Salter also rushed three times for 23 yards, while Jevon Cottoy caught three passes for 94 yards in the game.
Prior to that loss, BC defeated the Redblacks by a score of 41-20 and the Argonauts by a score of 24-17, and they are currently second in the West Division. The Lions have scored 29.8 points per game with 320.2 passing yards and 119.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.5 points against per game this season. Nathan Rourke has thrown for 4,614 yards with 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, but the starters are expected to sit out.
Blue Bombers vs Lions Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup needing a win to clinch a spot in the playoffs, so if they lose, their season is over. The Blue Bombers have lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 35+ in two of their last three. BC has already clinched their playoff spot and will be resting most of their starters. I think BC will hang around in the first half, but Winnipeg’s edge on offense should take over in the second half for the cover.