When two of the last-place teams in any given league face off, there will either be fireworks or a lack of action. This week there will most certainly be some fireworks in Alberta.
While their Grey Cup odds are both respectfully fading, and they only have four wins between the two clubs, there is still a lot to play for with nine weeks remaining!
Some might call it a toilet bowl, but that could not be farther from what this actually is! The CFL schedule for Week 12 concludes with some Saturday primetime action in Oil country!
Nick Arbuckle and the Ottawa Redblacks (1-8) head to Alberta to face off against Taylor Cornelius and the Edmonton Elks (3-7). The Elks vs. Redblacks score prediction is down below!
Edmonton Elks vs. Ottawa Redblacks Matchup Preview
Games like this are very unpredictable. When looking at the Ottawa Redblacks vs. Edmonton Elks score prediction, there is truly no sense of consistency from either side.
Both teams have been playing rather poorly, but both quarterbacks will have a good chop at the tree.
CFL Standings
If this game plays anything like last week, the Elks will pull out another win as the Redblacks continue to struggle and fall down the CFL standings.
With key WR RJ Harris out for Ottawa and Emmanuel Arceneaux out for Edmonton, this game could be very, very reminiscent of last week!
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Edmonton Elks Odds Breakdown
When making CFL picks, it is important to take a look at the betting odds. The oddsmakers currently favor the Edmonton Elks (-155).
The Redblacks are listed as three-point underdogs for this matchup. The O/U point total is 48.5.
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Edmonton Elks Betting Preview
Ottawa Redblacks
The bar has been extremely low for this football team. Did not think it could get any lower, but they never exceed to amaze us! In their previous matchup in week 11, they fell short to the Edmonton Elks. In their rematch, they look to strike even after their 30-12 loss.
What Ottawa did well in the previous matchup was their ability to not allow the Elks to completely run all over them. Their run defense was truly not too terrible.
In most games for Ottawa, they are brutal in all facets of the game. But their run defense made it difficult for the Elks to sustain the ground game.
Quarterback Issues
However, the Redblacks had major QB issues last week, which evidently merited some issues. If you had added the passing yards from Nick Arbuckle and Caleb Evans in the last game, it would have been less than Taylor Cornelius’ last game.
With zero touchdowns scored, it seems awfully concerning for this poor team. The question for this team is will they find the endzone?
Though the score might indicate a poor performance from the defense, it was an improvement from most of their other games (low bar).
With virtually no effort or fire from this ball club, it is key they find key wide receiver Jaelon Acklin in the end zone!
When looking at the Elks vs. Redblacks score prediction, it is key to take into account the lack of scoring.
Edmonton Elks
While many are quick to dismiss the Elks from any serious postseason contention, there is a small glimmer of hope for this ball club. They sit three games from a playoff spot.
While unlikely, not impossible. Last week, the Elks found some success after beating Ottawa 30-12 to claim their first win in over a month!
The defensive effort from the Elks seemed to have been otherworldly for this ball club. They allowed under 200 passing yards and zero majors!
Most other teams will find it very difficult to do, but the Elk shut them down to the surprise of many. It was the best defensive game from the Elks thus far!
The worst part of the Elks game was the rushing attack. Grain of salt here, they did a phenomenal job all around against Ottawa, so this is truly just petty.
Yardage Production
The minimal yardage production from the running backs and quarterbacks is not up to par with most other clubs.
The question for the Elks is can they get some repeat business? Winning never gets old, and they played a phenomenal game last week. But carrying that level of success into the following week is tough for any team.
This implies especially to the Elks but not impossible. When looking at the Elks vs. Redblacks score prediction, it is evident they have had success against Ottawa.
While this blunder bowl might be anticlimactic, the Elk can most certainly put on a show.
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Edmonton Elks Pick and Prediction
When betting on CFL, the quarterback play is the easiest way to pick out the winner of this game. Both passers on both teams would not be, what many would consider to be, game changers. But they are most certainly game managers.
Who to Bet On?
The Elks will remain on top of the Redblacks for a second week in a row. My Elks vs. Redblacks Score Prediction is 40-18. The Redblack are sliding nicely into the role the Elks served at the beginning of the 2022 CFL campaign.
As the Elks ride this small momentum boost, it will be enough for them to win and cover the spread against the worst ball club in Canadian football.
Final Score Prediction: Elks win 40-18
CFL Pick: Elks -3 (-115)
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