Calgary picked up an important win last week, scoring 22 points in the fourth quarter to grab a four-point win over Edmonton. The Stampeders need a win to keep pace with the West Division standings. Calgary also wanted to avoid losing to a team below them.
Stampeders vs Elks odds show that Edmonton has sprung to life over the past month. The Elks have won two of their last three games, and three of their last four games have been decided by single digits. This game will be hotly contested.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Edmonton Elks Odds
- Spread: CFL odds show that Edmonton is a 1.5-point favorite.
- Moneyline: The Elks are -134 on the moneyline, while the Stampeders are +110.
- Total: The over/under is set at 48.5 points.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Edmonton Elks Information
Calgary Stampeders vs Edmonton Elks
Location: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta
Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
Calgary Stampeders vs. Edmonton Elks Betting Preview
Calgary cashes in with running game
Looking at Stampeders vs Elks odds shows Calgary didn’t rally with many big scoring plays last week. Calgary quarterback Jake Maier did pile up 315 passing yards last week but didn’t throw any touchdown passes. Dedrick Mills, Tommy Stevens, and Maier all scored on short scoring runs.
Calgary is 6-8 against the spread this season. The Stampeders are 4-8 straight up and still looking to catch Saskatchewan in the CFL standings. Calgary has struggled to stop the run this season. The Stampeders have the second-worst run defense in the league, allowing 119.7 yards per game.
Calgary’s defense as a whole has struggled to stop whatever opponents are trying to do. The Stampeders allow 27.1 points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. Calgary is OK at stopping the other team’s passing game.
Despite the loss, Edmonton still looks like a difficult team to stop
The Elks will be kicking themselves for letting a third straight win getting away from them last week. Edmonton, led by quarterback Tre Ford, put together one of the more impressive rushing performances on the CFL schedule. Ford led the Elks with 135 rushing yards on 11 carries while also passing for 137 yards and a score.
Edmonton finished with 239 rushing yards. Stampeders vs Elks odds show the Elks just couldn’t finish the game. The Elks’ offense sputtered in the fourth quarter, and the offensive line allowed three sacks.
Edmonton is 2-10 straight up this season. The Elks are 5-7 against the spread but are 3-1 against the number over the last four weeks.
Edmonton’s defense allows 26.3 points per game. The Elks’ offense has the lowest scoring average in the CFL at 18.3 points per game but has improved mightily over the past month.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Edmonton Elks Betting Picks
Stampeders vs Elks odds show this total is likely to go over. Last week, Edmonton ran all over Calgary’s defense. The Stampeders have struggled to stop the run all season, and the Elks utilizing a dual-threat quarterback won’t help.
Edmonton’s defense also struggled to stop the Stampeders’ passing game late. This one should be another shootout.
While taking the Elks on CFL picks has been dangerous this season, this is a good spot to bet on Edmonton. The Elks did lose to Calgary last week, but it took a tremendous come-from-behind effort for the Stampeders to rip the victory away.
Calgary won’t be able to muster that two weeks in a row, and it is a good spot to take plus money on Edmonton.
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