Saturday night concludes with some CFL fun. The top two seeds in the CFL throw-down on primetime! The team on the quest for their three-peat, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, head to Alberta to face off against the Calgary Stampeders.
With a wildly competitive West division, this game could be a major factor in the landscape for the rest of the season! Read on to find out our CFL picks for this match!
CFL Score Record
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are the only team left standing undefeated! At 7-0, no team has dominated Canadian football like the reigning champs! Last week, the Blue Bombers won handily in Alberta as they beat the Edmonton Elk 24-10!
CFL Rankings
The Calgary Stampeders are currently placed second in the CFL rankings. They currently stand at a modest 4-1 record thus far.
The Stampeders are coming off their first loss of the season as they lost to the Blue Bombers two weeks ago, 26-19.
Quarterbacks for this Matchup
These teams have played each other once thus far, and it resulted in a Winnipeg win. Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros played a phenomenal game with over 300 passing yards and two touchdowns.
Stampeders QB Bo Levi Mitchell did not play so great as he threw for 187 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. This was a one-possession game, so there is no telling what will happen this week.
Matchup Information
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Location: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, AB
- Where to watch: TSN or ESPN2
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Calgary Stampeders
Blue Bombers Analysis
Dominance never takes a day off. The football club in Manitoba is playing in a league of its own. The Blue Bombers have been at the top of their game this year. Many teams have come close, but none have succeeded yet this year?
Even if the Bombers are primarily known for their defense, this offense has been causing all sorts of problems for opposing defenses.
CFL Passing Yards Leader
Zach Collaros has reminded us why he is the reigning MOP! He currently leads the CFL in passing yards and is second in passing touchdowns!
WR Dalton Schoen’s emergence is the key factor to this outstanding offense. His leagues leading four receiving majors have cemented him as an early-season scoring machine!
You truly cannot ask for a better defense. Allowing the least amount of points per game is the essential stat to their defense.
Blue Bombers’ Defense
While they may give up a fair number of yards due to a weak secondary, they truly embody “bend don’t break.” They average 2.4 sacks per game which is a fantastic feat.
The question is, how long can they ride this hot streak? They may not be explosive or the most fun team, but they consistently find ways to come out with the victory. They have not lost a game since week 16 of last season! How long can they dominate Canadian football?
Stampeders Analysis
Beyond their loss to Winnipeg, the Stampeders have looked really good this year. Even with all the mediocrity, the Stampeders always find ways to win.
They are currently listed third for Grey Cup odds. With a win, this could catapult their odds! Their offense has been an overall model for consistency. As a team, they rank second in rushing and passing yards!
The dynamic QB Bo Levi Mitchell and dual-threat RB Ka’Deem Carey have dominated the CFL landscape and are consistent contributors every game! The receiving corps has not been the best, other than Malik Henry.
Stampeders’ Defense
Similar to the Bombers, this defense has a very weak secondary. Allowing 250 passing yards per game. While their run defense is nearly impenetrable while they limit opponents to under 90 rushing yards per game.
The question for Calgary is can they explode? We get consistently good play from Calgary. You truly cannot complain about the solid level of play.
However, they need to show more. They need to explode on both sides of the ball. Mediocrity never gets a team far.
Blue Bombers vs. Stampeders Betting Preview
Currently, it stands that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Calgary Stampeders odds favor the Calgary Stampeders by one point! Can they hand the Blue Bombers their first loss on the CFL schedule?
Blue Bombers vs. Stampeders Betting Prediction
For this CFL pick, the team that can best attack through the air will win this game. Running the ball will not be very effective as both teams essentially eliminate the running attack. So who will throw at the higher level?
Who to Bet On?
It was never very difficult to come to the conclusion that the Bombers will come away with this victory! The Bombers’ aerial attack is far better than that of Calgary, and the Stampeders matchup very poorly. The Bombers have been able to get takeaway on defense, unlike the Stamps!
This game will not be very close, so if you are going to be betting on CFL, you can count on the Bombers to catch a win in Alberta!
CFL Pick: Blue Bombers pk (-110)
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