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Calgary Stampeders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Calgary Stampeders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Calgary Stampeders (1-2) and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-1) meet Friday in a Week 5 matchup at IG Stadium in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stampeders vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Stampeders suffered a heartbreaking 29-26 overtime loss in Week 3 against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders, falling to 1-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) this season.

On a positive note, Calgary’s offense sputtered for just 15 points in a Week 12 loss to the BC Lions, but it has produced exactly 26 points in each of the past 2 games.

The Blue Bombers racked up a 17-3 win in Montreal in Week 4, a surprising effort by the defense. Winnipeg had allowed 27 or more points in each of the first 3 games.

Winnipeg has actually had a power outage on offense in the last 2 outings, averaging just 11.5 points per game (PPG) to cash the Under in each contest. It had scored 42 or more points in each of the first 2 games of the season.

— Stats from the CFL official website

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Stampeders at Blue Bombers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:41 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Stampeders +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Blue Bombers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread: Stampeders +8.5 (-110) | Blue Bombers -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Stampeders at Blue Bombers key injuries

Stampeders

WR Reggie Begelton (rib) questionable
OL Caleb Benenoch (back) out
WR Luther Hakunavanhu (hip) out
RB Peyton Logan (hamstring) out

Blue Bombers

LB Adam Bighill (hip) questionable
WR Nic Demski (not injury related) questionable
LB Shayne Gauthier (foot) questionable
DB Redha Kramdi (hip) doubtful
WR Greg McCrae (neck) questionable

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Stampeders at Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 33, Stampeders 22

Moneyline

Winnipeg (-350) will cost you 3 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s risky business backing a team which has managed just 23 total points in the last 2 games on offense. That also includes a home loss against the BC Lions in Week 3 as a 6-point favorite.

Calgary (+260) has been shaky defensively, so there is a chance the Bombers get back on track, but the Stamps would be the team to take a chance on as a much better value. Still, it’s defense is just too leaky to trust. And while WRs Malik Henry and Tre Odoms-Dukes are healthy, if the Stamps are missing Begelton and Hakunavanhu, that would be huge losses for depth.

PASS.

Against the spread

WINNIPEG -8.5 (-110) is the lean, as I expect the Bombers to get back on track. If Demski is unable to play, that would be a big loss for the Winnipeg offense, but the Bombers should still have enough in QB Zach Collaros and RB Brady Oliveira to get the job done.

Winnipeg has won each of the last 3 meetings in this series, while covering at a 5-3 ATS clip across the past 8 battles.

Over/Under

OVER 46.5 (-110) is the best play on the board, although you’ll be betting against the trends.

The Under is 6-1 in the past 7 games for the Stampeders following a straight-up loss, while going 5-2 in the past 7 in the month of July. However, Calgary has averaged a respectable 26.0 PPG in the last 2 outings, cashing the Over last week at home against Saskatchewan.

The Under has cashed in 4 of the last 5 home games for the Blue Bombers, while going 5-2 in the past 7 games overall. Still, Winnipeg has managed 42 or more points twice already this season, so the explosiveness is there.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders at Calgary Stampeders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Saskatchewan Roughriders at Calgary Stampeders odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-1) and the Calgary Stampeders (1-1) meet Saturday at McMahon Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughriders vs. Stampeders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Roughriders opened with a 17-13 win as 2.5-point underdogs in Edmonton with the Under (45) connecting. In Week 2, the Riders were on the wrong end of a 45-27 home loss against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as 7-point underdogs with the Over (47.5) easily coming through.

Saskatchewan rolled up 405 yards through the air in Week 2 against Winnipeg, but it managed just 48 rushing yards, while the Bombers were good for 107 yards on the ground and 4.7 yards per carry. Unfortunately for Saskatchewan, Winnipeg was 5 for 5 in the red zone.

The Stamps rebounded from a 25-15 loss at home to the BC Lions, flipping the script with a 26-15 road win at the Ottawa Redblacks in Week 2. Calgary cashed as a 6.5-point favorite vs. Ottawa, while it hit the Under — this time at 43 — for a 2nd consecutive week. The Stampeders were 2.5-point favorites in Week 1 with the Under being 50.5 vs. the Lions.

Saskatchewan and Calgary met twice last season with the Stampeders winning each outing by 11 or more points. Calgary is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 head-to-head meetings, too. Saskatchewan did win Nov. 28, 2021 in the 2nd-most recent meeting at McMahon Stadium, winning a 33-30 OT thriller as 2.5-point favorites.

— Stats from the CFL official website

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Roughriders at Stampeders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:41 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Roughriders +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Stampeders -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread: Roughriders +3.5 (-115) | Stampeders -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Roughriders at Stampeders key injuries

Roughriders

RB Albert Awachie (hamstring) out
WR Juwan Brescacin (shoulder) out
DL DeMarcus Christmas (knee) out
DB Rodney Clemons (ankle) out
DB Jayden Dalke (back) out
DL Nicholas Dheilly (head) out
OL Peter Godber (illness) game-time decision
RB Frankie Hickson (shoulder) out
P Kaare Vedvik (hip) out

Stampeders

WR Reggie Begelton (ribs) out
OL Jamal Campbell (healthy scratch) out
DB Julian Charles (knee) out
WR Tyson Middlemost (hamstring) out
DB Nick Statz (foot) out
DB Shaquille St-Lot (hamstring) out
OL Hugh Thornton (ankle) out
DB Titus Wall (hamstring) out

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Roughriders at Stampeders picks and predictions

Prediction

Stampeders 25, Roughriders 20

Moneyline

CALGARY (-165) returns to McMahon for the first time since a disappointing Week 1 setback to BC. The Stamps haven’t been as prolific on offense as in years past, but the defense has been doing its job with aplomb. It should be able to hold down a rather toothless Saskatchewan offense, helping the Stampeders move to 2-1 on the season.

Against the spread

CALGARY -3.5 (-105) comes with a little more risk than the ML play, although the Stampeders hit the road and took care of the Redblacks last weekend. Ottawa and Saskatchewan are fairly similar, and you can expect similar results, too.

The fact that the Stamps are back home for this one is a good sign. While Saskatchewan did win on the road at Edmonton in Week 1, this is a much bigger test, and one which the Riders will not pass.

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Over/Under

UNDER 45.5 (-110) is the lean.

The Under has hit in each game for Calgary so far, with the team averaging 20.5 points per game (PPG) and allowing 20.0 PPG.

For Saskatchewan, it was on fire in the pass game last week, but a lot of the statistics are misleading, coming in prevent-defense situations with the game well out of hand.

Expect the Roughriders offense to look close to the version we saw in Week 1 against the Elks as it was not terribly good. The defense for Saskatchewan was much better in the opener, too. Don’t expect to see the Roughriders get trampled by the Stampeders in the same fashion the Bombers took them down.

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Calgary Stampeders at Ottawa RedBlacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Calgary Stampeders at Ottawa RedBlacks odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Calgary Stampeders (0-1) and the Ottawa RedBlacks (0-1) kick off CFL Week 2 with a matchup Thursday at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (CFL + on TV/Mobile) Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stampeders vs. RedBlacks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Stampeders were tripped up 25-15 at home against the BC Lions in Week 1 while being outgained by a 391-to-235 margin in total yards. Calgary allowed 123 rushing yards on 24 attempts (5.1 yards per attempt). The good news is that it was a plus-2 in turnover margin.

The RedBlacks suffered a 19-12 setback in Montreal against the Alouettes at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium to kick off the season. Ottawa managed just 220 total yards of offense to 264 for the Alouettes. The RedBlacks managed 6 sacks while allowing just 1, but they also turned it over 5 times and ended up with a minus-3 turnover rate.

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Stampeders at RedBlacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Stampeders -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | RedBlacks +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Stampeders -6.5 (-110) | RedBlacks +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Stampeders at RedBlacks key injuries

Stampeders

RB Ka’Deem Carey (toe) out
WR Luther Hakunavanhu (knee) questionable
DB Natrell Jamerson (knee) out
DB Nick Statz (foot) out
LB Silas Stewart (toe) out
DL Kelon Thomas (illness) questionable
OL Hugh Thornton (ankle) questionable

RedBlacks

DB Sherrod Baltimore (knee) out
OL Dontae Bull (leg) out
WR Siaosi Mariner (hamstring) out
QB Jeremiah Masoli (knee) out
RB Ante Milanovic-Litre (ankle) out
RB Devonte Williams (hamstring) out

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Stampeders at RedBlacks picks and predictions

Prediction

RedBlacks 22, Stampeders 19

Moneyline

OTTAWA (+180) is an outstanding value for a chance to nearly double up.

Calgary will cost you over 2 times your potential return, and that makes it extremely risky. The Stamps were pounded at home last week against the Lions, and that was with their leading rusher Carey available to play. He is out this week, so more pressure falls on QB Jake Maier to make things happen.

The RedBlacks turned it over 5 times last week, and that’s unlikely to happen again. Ottawa likely would have had a much better outcome on the road against Montreal if it could have limited the miscues. Expect better results in Week 2.

Against the spread

OTTAWA +6.5 (-110) is a strong play at home. The RedBlacks looked like a functional offense last week, outside of the 5 turnovers. The Stamps were a mess in the regular-season opener at home, and Calgary has no business laying near a touchdown on the road.

Over/Under

UNDER 43.5 (-110) is worth a look in this battle.

The Under cashed for both sides in the regular-season opener, with Calgary managing just 15 points of offense, and Ottawa going for just 12 points.

Until these teams start to show some better consistency on offense, keep banging the Under when these teams are playing.

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BC Lions at Calgary Stampeders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s BC Lions at Calgary Stampeders Week 1 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The 2023 CFL season kicks off on Thursday with the BC Lions visiting the Calgary Stampeders. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at McMahon Stadium (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lions vs. Stampeders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

Both BC and Calgary finished 12-6 last season behind the West champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers (13-5). The Lions beat the Stampeders 30-16 the first weekend of the postseason before losing to the Blue Bombers in a Division Final.

The Stampeders have lost in the 1st round of the playoffs 3 years in a row.

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Lions at Stampeders odds

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:59 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lions +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Stampeders -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions +3.5 (-125) | Stampeders -3.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Lions at Stampeders key injuries

Lions

DB Siriman Bagayogo (undisclosed) out
DL Francis Bemiy (undisclosed) out
K Keiran Burnham (undisclosed) out
WR Keon Hatcher (foot) out
DB Mike Jones (undisclosed) out
OL Phil Norman (undisclosed) out
LB Maxime Rouyer (hamstring) out
OL Chris Schleuger (undisclosed) out

Stampeders

DB Daniel Amoako (knee) out
OL Caleb Benenoch (arm) out
OL Joshua Coker (ankle) out
DB Natrell Jamerson (knee) game-time decision
RB Dedrick Mills (illness) out
WR Jalen Philpot (hamstring) out
WR John Rysen (undisclosed) out
DB Nick Statz (foot) out
DB Nick Taylor (hamstring) out
OL Zack Williams (arm) out

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Lions at Stampeders picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 26, Stampeders 18

Moneyline

The Lions beat the Stampeders twice in the regular season and once in the playoffs last year.

Before the playoff matchup, the road team had won 7 consecutive games in the matchup. The road team has won 8 of the last 10 meetings of the 2 teams.

The Lions are the healthier team in the opener.

BET LIONS (+125).

Against the spread

The outright winner in the matchup has covered the spread in 3 straight meetings and in 8 of the last 10.

In 2022, the Lions were 11-7 ATS in the regular season while the Stamps were 9-8-1 ATS.

Because we like the underdog Lions to win outright, you get much better odds on the moneyline than on an ATS wager.

PASS.

Over/Under

BC was 8-9-1 O/U during last year’s regular season. Calgary was 11-7 O/U.

The Over/Under split 5-5 in their last 10 meetings and was 2-2 in their 4 matchups last season.

Being that this is the season opener, expect the defenses to be a little ahead of offenses.

BET UNDER 50.5 (-105).

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Calgary Stampeders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Calgary Stampeders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers matchup, with CFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-1) host the West Division rival Calgary Stampeders (1-2) in the final game of the CFL’s Week 4. Kickoff at IG Field is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Stampeders vs. Blue Bombers odds and lines and make our best CFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Stampeders entered the win column for the first time in the 2021 season with a 28-22 home victory over the Montreal Alouettes last week. QB Jake Maier stepped in for the injured Bo Levi Mitchell to go 16-for-29 for 304 yards and 1 touchdown against 2 interceptions.

Winnipeg suffered its first loss of the season last week in falling 30-23 on the road against the Toronto Argonauts. Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros passed for 204 yards and 2 TD with 1 INT while RB Brady Oliveira had 7 carries for 28 yards.

Stampeders at Blue Bombers odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Stampeders +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Blue Bombers -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Stampeders +6.5 (-116) | Blue Bombers -6.5 (-117)
Total: 44.5 (O: -113 | U: -120)

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Prediction

Blue Bombers 25, Stampeders 17

Money line

The Blue Bombers should get back on track following last week’s upset loss but it’s best to PASS on the expensive money line.

Bombers RB Andrew Harris (calf), the MVP of the 2019 Grey Cup, is questionable to make his season debut but WR Nic Demski (hip) was ruled out and WRs Drew Wolitarsky (thorax) and Rasheed Bailey (knee) are both questionable. The injuries would likely hamper Collaros and the Winnipeg passing attack and anything can happen in a low-scoring game.

Maier impressed last week but that was the rookie’s first CFL game. He’ll face a tougher test Sunday.

Against the spread

Back the BLUE BOMBERS -6.5 (-117) to win by 7 or more points. They have the advantage in the quarterback matchup and will in the ground attack if Harris is able to suit up for his season debut.

Over/Under

Bet the UNDER 44.5 (-120) with Maier likely to struggle against the reigning Grey Cup champs.

The Stamps put up just 29 points over their first two games of the season and caught Montreal by surprise last week. The Bombers have a week of film on Maier to prep for the Week 4 matchup.

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Montreal Alouettes at Calgary Stampeders odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Montreal Alouettes at Calgary Stampeders matchup, with CFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Montreal Alouettes (1-0) play a second straight game in Alberta this week with a Friday visit to the Calgary Stampeders (0-2). Kickoff at McMahon Stadium will be at 9:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Alouettes at Stampeders odds and lines and make our best CFL picks, predictions and bets.

Stamps QB Bo Levi Mitchell (leg) was placed on the six-game injured list this week after suffering a broken leg in Week 1 but played through the injury last week. He had completed just 60.3% of his passes for 542 yards and 1 touchdown against a league-high 5 interceptions and will be replaced under center by Canadian QB Michael O’Connor in Week 3.

The Alouettes had the Week 1 bye and returned to beat the Edmonton Elks 30-13 on the road last week. QB Vernon Adams went 13-for-21 for 211 yards and 2 TD and RB William Stanback racked up 112 yards on 18 carries in the blowout win.

Alouettes at Stampeders odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.

Money line: Alouettes -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Stampeders +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread/ATS: Alouettes -5.5 (-120) | Stampeders +5.5 (-115)
Total: 45.5 (O: -105 | U: -133)

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Alouettes at Stampeders odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Alouettes 29, Stampeders 18

Money line

The ALOUETTES (-260) are a strong play after winning on the road while registering 5 sacks against the Elks. They didn’t even record an interception or fumble recovery to pad the stats in the blowout 17-point win.

The injury to Mitchell further handicaps the winless and last-place Stampeders, despite a modest minus-9 point differential. O’Connor’s in his second CFL season but first with the Stamps. The Canadian national completed 15 of 25 attempts for 173 yards and 1 TD over nine games with the Toronto Argonauts in 2019.

Against the spread

Double down on the visitors and back the ALOUETTES -5.5 (-120) for a win by 6 or more points.

The Stampeders are averaging a modest 84.0 yards per game on the ground and RBs Ka’Deem Carey and Ante Milanovic-Litre are unlikely to take much defensive pressure off of O’Connor.

Over/Under

Lean slightly to the OVER 45.5 (-105) as the sportsbooks seem to have overcorrected to the early trend of low-scoring games through two weeks.

Adams and Montreal hung 30 points on a better Elks team last week and should be loosened up after the early bye.

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BC Lions at Calgary Stampeders odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s BC Lions at Calgary Stampeders matchup, with CFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The BC Lions (0-1) visit the Calgary Stampeders (0-1) Thursday to begin Week 2 of the 2021 CFL season. Kickoff will be at 9:30 p.m. ET at McMahon Stadium. Below, we look at the Lions at Stampeders odds and lines and make our best CFL picks, predictions and bets.

Both teams took a loss last week in their first games in nearly two years. The Lions fell 33-29 on the road against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL’s highest-scoring game of Week 1. The Stamps were upset at home 23-20 by the Toronto Argonauts.

Calgary and BC finished second and fifth, respectively, in the West Division in 2019. The Stampeders lost 35-14 to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the West Semifinal.

Lions at Stampeders odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Lions +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Stampeders -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Lions +6.5 (-105) | Stampeders -6.5 (-133)
Total: 47.5 (O: -105 | U: -133)

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Prediction

Stampeders 29, Lions 20

Money line

The Stampeders (-350) are a safe bet to win and avoid falling to 0-2 on their home field; however, we can’t bet the chalky money line with the risk far outweighing the reward.

Stampeders QB Bo Levi Mitchell went 23-for-35 with 1 touchdown against 1 interception and didn’t take a sack last week against the Argos. He should have little problem against a Lions defense that gave up 33 points in the season opener.

Additionally, the Lions will be starting rookie QB Nathan Rourke in place of the injured Mike Reilly. Rourke went 10-for-18 for 194 yards with 2 TDs and 2 INTs in the season-opening loss to the ‘Riders.

Against the spread

Hand the STAMPEDERS -6.5 (-133) a major edge in the quarterback battle and home-field advantage, and back them to win by at least 7 points.

Calgary beat BC in both head-to-head meetings in 2019.

Over/Under

Back the OVER 47.5 (-133) with the line dropping 2 points from opening at 49.5 Thursday morning.

The Lions defense was torched in Week 1. Should Mitchell be as well protected as he was in the opener he’ll lead multiple scoring drives.

Rourke also looked adequate in his first CFL action last week. Calgary registered just one sack against Toronto and will need to get considerably more pressure to rattle the rookie.

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