The Winnipeg Blue Bombers proved something during their 17-3 win over Montreal last week. Anyone making Stampeders vs Blue Bombers betting picks will see that Winnipeg can pick up wins if its high-powered offense isn’t clicking. The Blue Bombers appeared to be an offensive juggernaut after scoring a combined 87 points during their first two games.
Calgary is coming off a disappointing loss to Saskatchewan, where the Stampeders were tripped up in overtime. The Stampeders won’t want to suffer too many more disappointments on the CFL schedule. Calgary is 1-2 so far this season and will need some positive momentum to climb in the standings.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Odds
Moneyline: The Blue Bombers are a -360 favorite on the moneyline. Calgary is +280 on the moneyline.
Spread: CFL odds show that Winnipeg is an 8.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: The over/under is set at 46.5 points.
Stampeders vs. Blue Bombers Information
Calgary Stampeders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Location of the game: IG Field, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Date & Time: Friday, July 8, 2023 8:30 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
Stampeders vs. Blue Bombers Analysis
Calgary hopes to get consistent performance
Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier nearly helped Calgary climb the CFL standings by throwing three touchdown passes in Calgary’s loss to the Roughriders. What is holding Maier back from being one of the league’s top quarterbacks is his completion percentage. Maier only completed 51 percent of his passes in the Roughriders’ last game.
People making Stampeders vs Blue Bombers betting picks will see that Calgary is third in the league having only turned the ball over once so far this season. The Stampeders are fifth in the league in yards per game at 369.7 yards per game.
Key Injuries
Calgary wide receiver Luther Hakunavanhu is questionable with a hip injury. Running back Peyton Logan is questionable with a leg injury.
Betting trends to Know
- Calgary is 1-2 against the spread.
- Two of the Stampeders’ three games have gone under the total.
- Calgary hasn’t scored more than 26 points in a game.
Winnipeg has a well-round team
The Blue Bombers have shown they have the makeup to win by whatever means necessary on the CFL schedule. Winnipeg has the second-best rush defense in the league, only allowing teams to gain 74.8 yards per game on the ground. But everyone making Stampeders vs Blue Bombers betting picks will see that Winnipeg packs plenty of punch on offense.
The Blue Bombers are second in the league in rushing yards per game at 131.8 per contest and second in points scored at 27.5 per game. Quarterback Zach Collaros has completed 67.9 percent of his passes and thrown for 1,015 yards. Collaros has scored seven touchdowns and only thrown two interceptions.
Key Injuries
Blue Bombers linebacker Shayne Gauthier is questionable. Winnipeg linebacker Adam Bighill is also questionable with a hip injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- Winnipeg is 3-1 against the spread.
- The over has gone 2-2 in the Blue Bombers’ games this season.
- Winnipeg is 1-1 straight up at home this season.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Picks
When it comes to CFL picks, Winnipeg is the safe play here. The Blue Bombers are looking like a real Grey Cup contender, the moneyline is a bit steep to back Winnipeg straight up. If desiring to go the moneyline route, it would be better to parlay it with something else.
Winnipeg has been locked into a defensive battle during the past two weeks. The Blue Bombers may be inclined to keep the momentum going. Calgary also hasn’t been a high-octane attack so far this season.
For the spread, this is a game worth backing Winnipeg as 8.5-point favorites. The Blue Bombers have been one of the league’s more consistent teams this season.
Stampeders vs. Blue Bombers Prediction
- CFL Pick: Under 46.5 points
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