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The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet in the 111th Grey Cup Sunday. Kickoff from BC Place in Vancouver is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network / TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Argonauts vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The Argonauts have won 6 of their last 8 games to get to the Grey Cup, and their 2 losses were by a combined 3 points. They routed the Ottawa Redblacks 58-38 in the East semifinal and then sneaked by the Montreal Alouettes — the winners of last year’s Grey Cup — 30-28 in the East final, pushing as 2-point favorites.
The Blue Bombers are in their fifth consecutive Grey Cup, but have lost the last 2. They began the season 0-4, then 2-6, but have since won 10 of 11 games. They finished at the top of the West division and beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 38-22 in the West final, covering as 3-point favorites.
Winnipeg’s only 2 losses in its last 12 games have been to Toronto, 16-14 in OT in Week 8 and 14-11 in Week 19.
Argonauts vs. Blue Bombers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:50 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Argonauts +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Blue Bombers -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Argonauts +9.5 (-110) | Blue Bombers -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Argonauts vs. Blue Bombers key injuries
Argonauts
- QB Chad Kelly (leg) out
Blue Bombers
- WR Nic Demski (ankle) questionable
- DB Noah Hallett (knee) questionable
- DB Jake Kelly (knee) out
- WR Drew Wolitarsky (ribs) questionable
- DL Jamal Woods (knee) questionable
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Argonauts vs. Blue Bombers picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Bombers 31, Argonauts 19
Moneyline
Toronto will be without Kelly, its starting QB, so QB Nick Arbuckle will get the nod against Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros, who has been part of 3 Grey Cup championships and has won Most Outstanding Player twice.
But Toronto held Winnipeg to 25 total points in 2 wins this season.
The Argonauts have beaten the Blue Bombers in all 7 Grey Cup matchups historically.
But between Winnipeg’s No. 1 defense and Toronto playing without Kelly, the Blue Bombers should win the Cup.
But -450 odds are not worth betting.
PASS.
Against the spread
Despite the Blue Bombers being heavy favorites, even with Kelly out, Toronto’s defense held the Blue Bombers in check this season. The 2 regular-season meetings were the fewest points that Toronto had allowed to an opponent. But since its 14-11 win at the Blue Bombers Oct. 11, it has allowed 28 or more points in 4 straight games.
BET BLUE BOMBERS -9.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The 2 previous matchups combined for 55 total points.
The Over has hit in both of Toronto’s playoff games, as well as in the West final for Winnipeg.
But while Winnipeg will see its offense do well, Toronto will struggle enough against the No. 1 defense in points allowed.
BET UNDER 51.5 (-105).
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