Elks vs Roughriders Prediction 7/23/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Elks vs Roughriders prediction for this CFL game on Thursday, July 23rd at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

Edmonton Elks Betting Preview

The Edmonton Elks are 5-1 this season after they defeated the Lions by a score of 19-17 last week. Edmonton led 16-7 at halftime and 19-7 after three quarters, but they were outscored 10-0 in the fourth and nearly blew the lead. The Elks out gained BC by a total of 286-213, went 9-22 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 5-1 in the game. Cody Fajardo threw for 282 yards and one touchdown, while Joshua Cephus had five receptions for 97 yards. Justin Rankin rushed seven times for just nine yards in the win. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Redblacks by a score of 40-17 and lost to the Lions by a score of 36-24, and they are currently first in the West Division. The Elks have scored 27.8 points per game with 296.8 passing yards and 118.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.0 points against per game this season. Cody Fajardo has thrown for 1,781 yards, nine touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Austin Mack has 30 receptions for 406 yards and three scores. Justin Rankin has rushed 74 times for 522 yards and six touchdowns this season. 

Saskatchewan Roughriders Betting Preview

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 4-1 this year after they defeated the Tiger-Cats by a score of 38-7 in their last game. Saskatchewan led 11-7 at halftime, but they scored seven points in the third quarter and 20 points in the fourth for the blowout win. The Roughriders out gained Hamilton by a total of 342-250, went 11-19 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-2 in the game. Trevor Harris threw for 211 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Kian Schaffer-Baker had six receptions for 78 yards and one score. AJ Ouellette rushed 18 times for 83 yards in the game. 

Prior to that win, Saskatchewan defeated the Redblacks by a score of 27-22 and lost to the Argonauts by a score of 40-34, and they are currently second in the West Division. The Roughriders have scored 34.0 points per game with 325.8 passing yards and 103.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.6 points against per game this season. Trevor Harris has thrown for 1,629 yards, 12 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while KeeSean Johnson has 36 receptions for 479 yards and three scores. AJ Ouellette has rushed 51 times for 236 yards this year. 

Elks vs Roughriders Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup first in the West Division, but they are on the road and are underdogs in this game. The Elks have allowed 18 points or fewer in three of their last four games, but they struggled to put up points in two of those four. Saskatchewan has covered this number in two straight games and they are very balanced offensively. I think the Elks are a good team to back at home, but I don’t like them in this spot. Take the Roughriders here.

David Racey's Pick: Roughriders -4.5