The CFL games today and this week will most likely include play from the second-stringers in any given roster.
It is week 21, and the CFL postseason picture is locked in! While this matchup would have been epic with the starters in, this could be a West division final preview!
CFL Standings
Two teams that are atop the CFL standings go head to head in the season finale! The final week of the CFL schedule starts with an elite west division showdown!
The second-place BC Lions head to Manitoba to face off against the top-ranked Winnipeg Blue Bombers. You are definitely not going to want to miss this one! The Bombers vs Lions betting analysis is down below.
CFL Previous Scoreboards
Lions
The Lions had no difficulty catching a win in their last matchup. They steamrolled the Edmonton Elks en route to clinching a home postseason game. They emerged victorious with a score of 31-14.
Running back James Butler had an amazing game as he amassed 141 yards and one score on 24 carries!
Blue Bombers
The Blue Bombers have not played since October 8, but they also had no trouble beating the team they last played.
They dominated the Edmonton Elks and won with a 38-point margin! Quarterback Zach Collaros threw for 241 yards and three scores!
These two teams are most certainly not strangers by any means this season. The season series is currently split at one game a piece.
In their first matchup, the Lions came up way short as they fell 43-22. In the second game, it was Winnipeg’s turn to take the loss by a score of 40-32.
Lions vs Blue Bombers Betting Analysis
BC Lions
Although both teams are likely to sit their starters, there is a star pupil that is destined to play next week. The highly anticipated return of elite quarterback Nathan Rourke is upon us!
There is no guarantee he will suit up, but if he does, the Bombers will be in a world of trouble!
This club has been playing with a lot of their backups throughout the season, and it has gotten them this far. They have a roster of all-stars and have been riddled with injuries.
Lions’ Offense
While this mostly affected the offense, the defense was also injured. In terms of Bombers vs Lions betting, this should likely be a very good game for Lions bettors.
Though the depth chart will likely shift a fair bit, their bench depth provides solace to bettors. With the potential return of Nathan Rourke, the skies are truly the limit for this ball club heading to playoff time!
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
This week should not faze the Bombers. Win, loss, or tie, they are still the favorites to win the Grey Cup. The depth of this team is also solid, as they have managed to win back-to-back grey cups. Could this be the year they chase immortality?
With the opportunity for regular season history gone out the window, their mind has been on the playoffs for over a month at this point.
Playoffs
They clinched the top seed ages ago and, as a result, renders this game not exciting. This could likely be one of three teams that stand in their way come playoff time.
In terms of Lions vs Bombers betting, the depth on this roster is not talked about enough. They do not rebuild; they reload.
They have found a way to win with whoever is at the helm over the past three seasons. Regardless of what happens, they are still the Grey Cup favorites, and everyone knows it too!
CFL Injury Report
No major injuries to report for either team
- BC is 11-6 ATS
- Winnipeg is 10-7 ATS
- The Lions point differential is +135
- The Blue Bombers point differential is +153
Lions vs. Blue Bombers Betting Preview
This game will be one for the ages! Betting on this game will definitely spice it up, as there are some amazing CFL odds.
The oddsmakers believe that the Bombers will win this matchup (-154). The Lions enter as 3.5-point underdogs.
Lions vs Blue Bombers Betting Prediction
My CFL prediction is reliant on one factor. The BC Lions will cover AND win under the condition that the man, the myth, the legend, Nathan Rourke, return to the active roster and start.
That man dominated and is still at the top of the passing yards leaderboard and has not played a snap since early September.
If he does not come back, then bet on the Bombers, as they will not fly all that easy, regardless of the players playing at any position.
CFL Pick: Blue Bombers (-154)
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