The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-7) visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (13-5) in Sunday’s Western Final at Mosaic Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET as the second game of the playoff doubleheader.
We analyze the Blue Bombers-Roughriders odds and lines, while providing CFL betting picks and tips for the matchup.
The Blue Bombers steamrolled the defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders 35-14 in last week’s Western Semi-Final.
Blue Bombers at Roughriders: Western Final preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Roughriders won the regular-season series two games to one. They won both at home by scores of 19-17 (Week 12) and 21-6 (Week 17). The Bombers won at home by a 35-10 count in Week 13.
- The two sides met in last year’s Western Semi-Final with Winnipeg prevailing 23-18.
- Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros will face one of his former teams this week after completing 11 of 21 passes for 193 yards and one touchdown against the Stamps last week.
- Backup QB Chris Streveler completed his lone attempt for 22 yards while battling a foot injury.
- Roughriders QB Cody Fajardo, who replaced an injured Collaros in Week 1, went on to lead the CFL with 4,302 passing yards over 17 games. He had 18 touchdowns to eight interceptions.
- Blue Bombers RB Andrew Harris led the league with 1,380 rushing yards over 16 games. Riders RB William Powell ranked second with 1,093 yards in 18 games. His 12 rushing touchdowns led all running backs.
Blue Bombers at Roughriders: Western Final odds, picks and betting tips
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:15 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Roughriders 28, Blue Bombers 24
Moneyline (ML)
The Blue Bombers (+135) were able to pull off the upset last week with Collaros making his debut under center and a brief appearance from Streveler. The ROUGHRIDERS (-162) pose a much tougher test both offensively and defensively, however, and will prevail on home field.
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Against the Spread (ATS)
The better play for the home side is with the spread of -3.5 at +100. The same $10 bet would return a $10 profit should Saskatchewan win by at least four points.
The Riders were 12-5-1 against the spread this year and 5-3-1 at home.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the OVER 44.5 (-106) on a low projection. The Bombers held the Stamps to just 14 points last week but Fajardo, Powell and the Riders have a more balanced offensive attack. The two dominant running attacks will get the bulk of the work in the first half before the passing games open up in the second.
Esten’s CFL betting record: 69-72-1
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