The Winnipeg Blue Bombers had a week to rest up and think about their first-place showdown with the BC Lions. Anyone making Lions vs Blue Bombers best bets will see Winnipeg could probably use some time to refocus. The Blue Bombers have been up-and-down this season.
While there is no doubt that Winnipeg is having a strong season as a franchise, the Blue Bombers have had some head-scratching performances. The first of those involved laying an egg during a 30-6 loss to BC in Week 3. The Lions have continued to play good football and are hoping to score a big road victory.
BC Lions vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
BC Lions vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Location of the game: IG Field, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 3. 7:30 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
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BC is coming off a dominant 27-0 win over Edmonton last week. Looking at the CFL schedule will show Winnipeg had a bye week last week. Before that, the Blue Bombers beat up on Edmonton 28-14.
BC Lions vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Analysis
BC isn’t quite ready to bring back star quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. Lions coach Rick Campbell has already declared anyone making CFL picks will need to pin their hopes on backup quarterback Dane Evans. Early returns on Evans have been good.
Anyone making Lions vs Blue Bombers best bets will see that Evans passed for 330 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-0 win over the Edmonton Elks. But that was against the lowly Elks. The Lions’ defense has been excellent the past two weeks, limiting their opponents to a combined nine points.
From Heartbreaking Loss to Resilience
Winnipeg also used its last game against Edmonton to build some confidence. The Blue Bombers, who are 4-3 against the spread, were coming off an overtime loss that saw them blow a 19-point lead. Winnipeg’s offense has been efficient this season and is ranked first in the league in yards per game at 389.9 and second in scoring, putting up 27.1 points per game.
People looking at Lions vs Blue Bombers best bets will see that Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros has thrown for 1,923 yards with 13 touchdowns and only four interceptions. Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira leads the team with 526 rushing yards and has had two 100-yard games this season.
Odds Breakdown
BC
The Lions are +170 on the moneyline.BC is 5-1-1 against the spread this season. Five of the Lions’ seven games have gone under the total.
Winnipeg
CFL odds show the Blue Bombers are 5.5-point favorites. Winnipeg is -210 on the moneyline. The over/under is 44.5 points.
BC Lions vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Pick and Prediction
This will be a fun battle for the top spot in the division in the CFL standings. Both Winnipeg and BC has established themselves as contenders for the Grey Cup by playing well early in the season.
However, the Lions won’t have their full complement of players for this one. BC will be hurt by Adams’ absence, and Winnipeg should cover the spread.
This is a game where the defenses will likely be dug in on each side. The Blue Bombers have shown they are capable of slowing down most other teams.
While the first meeting between the two teams produced a 30-6 blowout, this game will likely be closer. With both teams hoping for a win, the defenses will be locked in and keep this game in the high 30s or low 40s.
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