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The Edmonton Elks (0-7) and Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-2) meet Saturday. Kickoff from Mosaic Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Elks vs. Roughriders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The Elks are coming off a 44-28 loss as 3-point favorites to the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats Sunday with the Over (51) cashing. They played the Roughriders in their 1st game of the season, losing 29-21 at home as 1-point underdogs June 8.
The Roughriders lead the West Division. They won 5 straight games to start the season but have lost 2 of their last 3. They’re coming off a 20-16 loss at the Montreal Alouettes July 25, failing to cover as 3.5-point underdogs as the Under (47.5) hit.
Elks at Roughriders odds
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Elks +172 (bet $100 to win $172) | Roughriders -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Elks +3.5 (-104) | Roughriders -3.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -102 | U: -120)
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Elks at Roughriderse key injuries
Elks
- RB Kevin Brown (shoulder) out
- DB Marcus Lewis (foot) out
- WR Arkell Smith (chest) out
- OL Hunter Steward (head) out
Roughriders
- OL Jacob Brammer (hamstring) out
- DL Nicholas Dheilly (personal) out
- DL Anthony Lanier (knee) out
- RB AJ Ouellette (hip) out
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Elks at Roughriders picks and predictions
Prediction
Roughriders 28, Elks 20
Moneyline
This matchup pits a 1st-place team against a winless team. The Roughriders (-210) are undefeated at home.
The Elks have allowed the 2nd-most points in the league.
Expecting the upset win for the Elks is not a good plan, but betting the Roughriders at -210 just doesn’t give you enough value for a single bet.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Roughriders have covered the spread in all 5 of their wins. Four of their 5 wins have been by at least a touchdown, including their season-opening win over the Elks on the road.
The Elks are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 games.
BET ROUGHRIDERS -4.5 (-118).
Over/Under
The Under has cashed in the last 2 games for the Roughriders after 4 straight games with totals higher than 50.
The Elks have alternated hitting the Over and Under in all 7 games this season, and the Over cashed in last week.
BET UNDER 51.5 (-120).
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