Roughriders vs Elk Prediction 8/1/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Roughriders vs Elks prediction for this CFL game on Saturday, August 1st at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

Saskatchewan Roughriders Betting Preview

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 4-2 this season after they lost to the Elks by a score of 36-34 last week. Saskatchewan led 21-17 at halftime and 34-33 late in the fourth quarter, but they allowed a field goal as time expired for the loss. The Roughriders were out gained by a total of 526-448, went 13-23 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Trevor Harris threw for 386 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, while Kian Schaffer-Baker caught eight passes for 185 yards and one score. AJ Ouellette rushed 12 times for 52 yards in the game. 

Prior to that loss, Saskatchewan defeated the Tiger-Cats by a score of 38-7 and defeated the Redblacks by a score of 27-22, and they are currently second in the West Division. The Roughriders have scored 34.0 points per game with 335.8 passing yards and 97.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.2 points against per game this season. Trevor Harris has thrown for 2,015 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Kian Schaffer-Baker has 42 receptions for 656 yards and four scores. AJ Ouellette has rushed 63 times for 288 yards this season. 

Edmonton Elks Betting Preview

The Edmonton Elks are 6-1 this year after they defeated the Roughriders by a score of 36-34 in week 8. Edmonton led 27-21 after three quarters, but they trailed 34-33 with 1:46 left, before kicking the winning field goal as time expired. The Elks out gained Saskatchewan by a total of 526-448, went 8-19 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Cody Fajardo threw for 510 yards and four touchdowns, while Austin Mack caught four passes for 173 yards and two scores. Justin Rankin rushed 12 times for 39 yards in the win. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Lions by a score of 19-17 and defeated the Redblacks by a score of 40-17, and they are currently first in the West Division. The Elks have scored 29.0 points per game with 327.3 passing yards and 107.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 24.6 points against per game this season. Cody Fajardo has thrown for 2,291 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Austin Mack has 34 receptions for 579 yards and five touchdowns. Justin Rankin has rushed 86 times for 561 yards and six scores this year. 

Roughriders vs Elks Prediction 

Edmonton was able to escape with a win over the Roughriders on the road last week, and now they will try to do it again at home. The Elks are 6-1 to start the season, but each of their last two wins came by just two points each. Saskatchewan has split their last four games, but they have scored 34+ points in four of their last five. The Roughriders have a very good offensive attack and they moved the ball just fine against this Edmonton defense last week. Take the Roughriders to get the win here.

David Racey's Pick: Roughriders ML