It is hard to believe that we have finally reached the CFL season’s final stretch. The East division has been filled with lackluster teams. That could not be further from the truth on the other side of the country.
The West has been very competitive, and these two teams have been key examples of that. While the postseason teams are almost locked in, the seeding still has yet to be determined!
Week 19 concludes with the late window on Saturday, featuring a battle of the West. The top seed in the CFL standings, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (14-2), are heading far to the best coast to throw down against the second seed BC Lions (10-5). You are definitely going to want to catch this game so have your caffeine near you!
The Lions vs. Blue Bombers betting analysis and predictions are down below!
Last Game Records
The Blue Bombers are riding a two-game win streak into this match. Their most certain victory was against Edmonton.
It was not a shocker when the Bombers embarrassed them with a score of 48-11. It was all Winnipeg that night and most of this season!
The BC Lions are fresh off a tough loss. They most recently fell short to the Toronto Argonauts just last week by a score of 23-20. A one-possession heartbreaker is tough for this team as they try to distinguish themselves from the tied second-seed Calgary Stampeders.
These two teams faced one time prior to this match. In that game, the Bombers had a dominant win emerging victorious with a 43-22 win. They also have a rematch following this game, so Winnipeg has a chance to put away the series this week!
Matchup Information
- Time: 10:30pm EST
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Venue: BC Place
- Where to Watch: ESPN+, TSN, RDS
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. BC Lions Betting Analysis
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Content
Pure domination. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have set an unreal year. There is really not much to say other than to salivate at their success.
They are hosting the West division final. The postseason has not started, and they are two wins away from their third consecutive grey cups.
In the first match, their offense really showed up. Zach Collaros took off after a rough start to the year. Throwing over 200 yards and three scores, it was truly an impressive performance that he had put on.
It was also the breakout game for WR Dalton Schoen, as he caught eight passes for over 110 yards and two touchdowns. It truly lit the offensive spark this club needed to push them after a slow start.
The defense was the worst part of that game, but they did not play so poorly. Their run defense was elite, and they picked off then-MVP candidate Nathan Rourke twice in a game which is rather impressive. He still managed to put up big numbers, but it seems unlikely he will return for this match.
While looking at the Lions vs. Blue Bombers betting, the question is whether or not they play the starters. Is it worth risking these players’ health before the grey cup?
They are trying to taste regular season history but is that worth risking postseason immortality? That is something to the eye prior to this match.
BC Lions Content
After the ups and downs of this year, they find themselves where they are poised to be. It seems they are playing a good level of football. Soon enough, Nathan Rourke will be back, as he was throwing on Monday during practice. Could this be the start of a hot streak?
In the first game against Winnipeg, their offense was not so terrible. Turnovers aside, the offense really did their thing. But now, it looks so different due to injuries.
They will likely be without two of their three-star wideouts, and Rourke is still sidelined. There is no way to tell what this team will look like.
The defensive side of the ball might be even worse off. They allowed over 40 points to the Bombers as this elite team got exposed when they played in the blockbuster game of that week.
They recorded no turnovers and only one sack. Good luck beating the Bombers with that!
While looking at the Lions vs. Blue Bombers betting, the question is what will this Lions team look like. With so much uncertainty and injuries, they might not risk the health and safety of this team in a semi-important game. They are locked in for the postseason, so will they risk the health and safety of this team?
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. BC Lions Betting Preview
What do the oddsmakers make of this match? The CFL odds currently favor the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-129) in this matchup.
The BC Lions are entered as 2.5-point underdogs. According to the CFL stats ATS, the Bombers and Lions are the top two teams as it pertains to covering the spread.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. BC Lions Betting Prediction
It is very hard to envision a scenario where Winnipeg rests its starters in this game. Keeping your players hot is key. With a banged-up Lions offense and a mediocre secondary, it is rather self-evident that the Blue Bombers will emerge victorious en route to their three consecutive victories.
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