The Edmonton Elks (0-3) and the Ottawa RedBlacks (0-2) meet Friday in a Week 4 matchup at TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Elks vs. RedBlacks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The good news for the Elks is that they registered 31 points last week at home against the Toronto Argonauts, easily a season high. The bad news is that they also allowed a season-high 43 points. Even with the offensive outburst, Edmonton is still averaging just 14.7 PPG, while allowing 405.0 total yards per game and 27.3 PPG.
The RedBlacks had a bye in Week 3 and were on the short end of a 26-15 setback at home against the Calgary Stampeders in Week 2 in their most recent showing prior. The defense has been adequate, allowing just 22.5 PPG, with the Under cashing in both games to date.
These teams met twice last season, with the home team winning and covering each meeting. The Under also cashed in both contests, and the Under is 10-1 in the past 11 meetings overall.
— Stats from the CFL official website
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Elks at RedBlacks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:47 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Elks +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | RedBlacks -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Elks +2 (-110) | RedBlacks -2 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Elks at RedBlacks key injuries
Elks
- LB Luke Barton-Krahn (calf) out
- OL Andrew Garnett (abdominal) out
- FB Tanner Green (hamstring) out
- WR Eugene Lewis (knee) out
RedBlacks
- DB Sherrod Baltimore (knee) out
- DB Cariel Brooks (foot) out
- WR DeVonte Dedmon (shoulder) out
- FB Anthony Gosselin (ribs) out
- WR Siaosi Mariner (hmastring) out
- QB Jeremiah Masoli (knee) out
- LB Chizi Umunakwe (foot) out
- RB Devonte Williams (hamstring) out
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Elks at RedBlacks picks and predictions
Prediction
Elks 22, RedBlacks 19
Moneyline
EDMONTON (+115) is worth playing on the road in this battle of winless teams.
Ottawa is too banged up to trust. QB Nick Arbuckle has been a disaster in place of the injured Masoli to date, tossing 4 interceptions in 2 games, including 3 in the opener against the Montreal Alouettes. QB Tyrie Adams replaced Arbuckle in Week 2, but he also tossed an interception. But don’t be surprised to see more of him as the RedBlacks look for the right combination as he is a little more of a dual threat.
The Elks looked pretty decent on offense last time out, dropping 31 on the Argos. Now, the defense just needs to tighten up.
Against the spread
EDMONTON +2 (-110) is worth playing if you’re dead-set on the Elks winning, or if you believe Ottawa will only win by a single point. If you like the Elks the better value is playing the moneyline instead.
Over/Under
UNDER 42.5 (-110) is the best play on the board.
The RedBlacks are banged up and cannot get out of their own way on offense. The Elks looked legit on offense last week, but the defense was a disaster. Edmonton’s D should look much better this week against the toothless and error-prone Ottawa offense.
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