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The CFL Week 3 schedule continues Friday with the BC Lions (1-1) on the road, taking on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (0-2). Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. ET (TSN) at Princess Auto Stadium. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lions vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The Lions, after a 35-27 season-opening loss to Toronto, bounced back in Week 2 to defeat Calgary 26-17 at home, covering the 8-point spread as favorites. The Under (51) cashed in.
The Blue Bombers are winless to start the season. After a 27-12 loss to Montreal to start their 2024 campaign, they were defeated 23-19 on the road by Ottawa as 7-point favorites. The Under (47.5) cashed in.
Lions at Blue Bombers odds
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:36 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lions +112 (bet $100 to win $112) | Blue Bombers -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lions +2.5 (-110) | Blue Bombers -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Lions at Blue Bombers key injuries
Lions
- WR Jevon Cottoy (hamstring) out
Blue Bombers
- RB Brady Oliveira (knee) questionable
- LB Kyrie Wilson (ankle) questionable
- DB Deatrick Nichols (shoulder) questionable
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Lions at Blue Bombers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lions 25, Blue Bombers 21
Moneyline
Winnipeg’s offense just has not taken off this season. Their 19 points last week were the most they scored since the preseason started. In 4 games, including the preseason, they have scored 12, 10, 12 and 19.
The Lions scored 26 and 27 in their first 2 games of the season. They did, though, give up 35 to Toronto in their season opener but held Calgary to 17.
But until Winnipeg shows even a glimpse of the offense that led the CFL last season in scoring, you need to hold back on backing them.
BET LION (+112).
Against the spread
The Blue Bombers were favored in both their games and lost outright. Here they are favored again?
The Lions are 1-1 ATS, also favored in both of their games this season.
Expecting the Lions to win this game outright, the plus odds on the moneyline make more sense to bet than the spread.
PASS.
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Over/Under
The Over hit in BC’s season opener, but Winnipeg’s highest total in 2 games has been 42.
Last week’s game for BC had a total of 43 combined points.
While the Blue Bombers struggle to find their form offensively, don’t expect the game to reach the 50’s.
BET UNDER 51.5 (-110).
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