Edmonton Elks (2-0) vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-1)
08:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Blue Bombers -3 — Over/Under: 56.5
Edmonton Elks Betting Preview
The Edmonton Elks are 2-0 this season after they defeated the Alouettes by a score of 32-29 in overtime last week. Edmonton trailed 13-0 in the second quarter, but they led 26-16 in the fourth quarter, before needing a touchdown in overtime to escape with the win. The Elks were out gained by a total of 481-425, went 7-19 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-2 in the win. Cody Fajardo threw for 231 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Justin Rankin rushed 18 times for 179 yards and two scores. Rankin also caught five passes for 51 yards in the game.Edmonton won their first game against the Redblacks by a score of 29-21 in week one and they are currently tied for first in the West Division. Edmonton has scored 30.5 points per game with 248.5 passing yards per game and 161.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.0 points against per game this season. Cody Fajardo has thrown for 497 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Justin Rankin has rushed 31 times for 281 yards and three touchdowns. Rankin has also caught 10 passes for 145 yards this year.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are 1-1 this year after they lost to the Tiger-Cats by a score of 37-27 in week two. Winnipeg trailed 24-10 at halftime and 31-13 in the fourth quarter, but they did score 14 points in the last quarter in the loss. The Blue Bombers out gained Hamilton by a total of 459-455, went 7-16 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Zach Collaros threw for 421 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Tommy Nield caught seven passes for 111 yards. Brady Oliveira added 32 rushing yards on eight carries in the loss.Winnipeg won their first game against the Stampeders by a score of 30-28 in week one and they are currently third in the West Division. The Blue Bombers are scoring 28.5 points per game with 327.0 passing yards per game and 91.5 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 32.5 points against per game this year. Zach Collaros has thrown for 654 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Tommy Nield has caught 10 passes for 163 yards. Brady Oliveira has rushed 23 times for 145 yards and one touchdown this season.

