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The Week 18 schedule of the CFL kicks off Friday with the Edmonton Elks (4-11) visiting the Toronto Argonauts (12-2). Kickoff from BMO Feild is at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Elks vs. Argonauts odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
Edmonton is coming off a 39-27 home loss to the BC Lions on Sept. 22, failing to cover as a 5.5-point underdog while the Over (50) cashed. The Elks had won 4 of their previous 5 games.
The Argonauts had a 6-game win streak snapped in a 31-21 loss at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last week. Toronto failed to cover as an 8.5-point underdog while the Over (47.5) cashed, ending a 3-game run to the Under.
Toronto beat Edmonton 43-31 as a 5.5-point road favorite on June 25 as the Over (44.5) cashed in their only other meeting this season.
Elks at Argonauts odds
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Elks +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Argonauts -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Elks +7.5 (-110) | Argonauts -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Elks at Argonauts key injuries
Elks
- DL Sam Acheampong (groin) out
- OL Phillip Grohovac (healthy scratch) out
- DB Scottt Hutter (shoulder) out
- DB Marcus Lewis (calf) out
- LB Nyles Morgan (hamstring) out
- DL J-Min Pelley (appendicitis) out
- DL Daniel Ross (elbow) out
Argonauts
- DB DaShaun Amos (ankle) out
- OL Isaiah Cage (hamstring) questionable
- DB Josh Hagerty (shoulder) out
- DB Jamal Peters (groin) out
- WR Cam Philips (groin) out
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Elks at Argonauts picks and predictions
Prediction
Argonauts 37, Elks 28
Moneyline
The Argonauts had won 6 games in a row before their loss last week. The Elks, after a terrible start to the season, have won 4 of their last 6 games.
Toronto is unbeaten at home and beat Edmonton once earlier this season.
However, the risk of wagering on Toronto (-370) isn’t worth the reward.
PASS.
Against the spread
Toronto is 10-4 ATS overall this season but are 3-3 ATS in their last 6. Seven of their last 8 wins have been by more than 7 points.
Toronto already has a 12-point win over Edmonton this season.
Edmonton has averaged 29.1 points over its last 7 contests. The Elks are 6-9 ATS overall this season and 1-3 ATS in their last 4.
Toronto has averaged 33.7 points in its last 7 games.
BET ARGONAUTS -7.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Their meeting in June had 74 total points.
Edmonton’s last 5 games have had totals of 50 or more.
BET OVER 48.5 (-110).
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