Winnipeg will have matchups against the two worst teams in the CFL West Division before entering the Grey Cup playoffs. Winning both will be necessary for the Blue Bombers.
Elks vs. Blue Bombers Picks
- CFL Pick: Winnipeg is -11.5 on the spread
While anyone making an Elks vs Blue Bombers betting analysis can see Winnipeg could still win the division with one loss; the Blue Bombers won’t want to lapse with B.C. just a half game behind them in the standings.
Edmonton has long been eliminated from the playoff chase. But the Elks have been much more respectable as of late after starting the season 0-9.
Winnipeg should overmatch Edmonton, but the game between the two teams in August shows the Blue Bombers will need to stay on their toes.
Edmonton Elks vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Information
Edmonton Elks vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Location of the game: IG Field, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 21. 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
Recent Scores
- People looking to make an Elks vs Blue Bombers betting analysis will see that Edmonton lost its last game 35-21 to Montreal.
- Edmonton has lost three straight games.
- Winnipeg picked up a vital 34-26 win Oct. 6 on the road over B.C.
Edmonton Elks vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Analysis
Edmonton Would Hope to Fare Better This Time Around
During the Elks’ last meeting with Winnipeg on Aug. 10, CFL stats show Edmonton was ahead 22-0 in the second quarter. However, the Elks quickly collapsed and ended up losing 38-29. Edmonton intercepted Zach Collaros and forced him out of that game with a vicious hit.
The problem with the Elks was they weren’t equipped to slow down Winnipeg’s offense. Making Elks vs Blue Bombers betting analysis will show that Tre Ford has played well at quarterback for Edmonton since he stepped in on Aug. 10.
During the Elks’ 35-21 loss to the Alouettes in their last game, he threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns while completing 70 percent of his passes.
Winnipeg Needs to Avoid a Letdown
The Blue Bombers’ enthusiasm was nearly unparalleled last week. Winnipeg erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit against the Lions to maintain their lead in the division. The Blue Bombers were able to win the game in overtime.
Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros threw for a season-high 389 yards against B.C. Collaros has thrown for 300 or more yards in seven games this season. With Collaros under center, the Blue Bombers are always a danger to move the ball.
Collaros has been banged up at times this season, but Winnipeg’s offense has played outstanding when he’s in. The Blue Bombers are second in the league in scoring 32.1 points per game.
Updates
Don’t make CFL picks on this game without looking at the injury report. Edmonton has 15 players listed on the injury report.
Elks vs. Blue Bombers Betting Preview
- Spread: CFL odds show that Winnipeg is -11.5 on the spread.
- Moneyline: The Blue Bombers are -715 on the moneyline, while the Elks are +480.
- Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 50.5 points.
Edmonton Elks vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Prediction
Edmonton doesn’t have much to play for. The Elks haven’t had a serious game against their playoff aspirations since early this season. Edmonton will need to get its offense going to avoid the issues from the first time around.
The Bombers need this game. There are scenarios where they could make the playoffs with two straight losses if other scheduled games shake out. Winnipeg will win this game to wrap up the schedule of late nights at the office.
- CFL Pick: Winnipeg is -11.5 on the spread
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