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Edmonton Elks at Saskatchewan Roughriders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Elks at Saskatchewan Roughriders Week 9 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Edmonton Elks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Edmonton Elks Week 8 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1-5) and Edmonton Elks (0-6) meet Sunday for a Week 8 contest at Commonwealth Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBSSN/TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Tiger-Cats vs. Elks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Tiger-Cats opened the season 0-5 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS). However, after a bye in Week 6, Hamilton looked like a new squad in Week 7, posting a 27-24 upset victory over visiting Toronto as a 3-point underdog as the Under (53) connected.

Despite the win, Hamilton has still allowed at least 24 points in each of its 6 games this season. Offensively, the Ti-Cats have scored 24 or more points in 4 of their 6 outings — and scored at least 20 points in each game. Their O/U record is 4-2.

For the Elks, they’re coming off a disappointing 20-14 loss as 1-point road underdogs at the Ottawa RedBlacks with the Under (52) cashing. Edmonton is winless in 6 games, but each loss has been a 1-score game, including 4 straight excruciating setbacks from Week 2-6 by exactly 3 points apiece.

Edmonton is 3-2 ATS (ATS) in the past 5 outings, while the Over and Under have alternated in all 6 games to date.

Tiger-Cats at Elks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:20 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Tigers +152 (bet $100 to win $152) | Elks -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Against the spread: Tigers +3.5 (-110) | Elks -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Tiger-Cats at Elks key injuries

Tiger-Cats

OL Dayton Black (Achilles) out
DL Luke Brubacher (hamstring) out
OL Joel Figueroa (shoulder) doubtful
DB Stavros Katsantonis (leg) out
DL Benoit Marion (knee) questionable
WR Jordan Murray (knee) questionable
WR Brandan O’Leary-Orange (hamstring) out

Elks

DL Sam Acheampong (knee) out
LB Michael Brodrique (groin) out
DB Scott Hutter (knee) out
OL Hunter Steward (head) out

For updates: See CFL injury reports

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Tiger-Cats at Elks picks and predictions

Prediction

Elks 23, Tiger-Cats 20

Moneyline

Backing Edmonton (-184) with the risk of nearly 2 times your potential return is rather risky business.

Hamilton (+152) looked like a new club after the bye, but the projection has the Tiger-Cats losing by 3 points.

PASS.

Against the spread

HAMILTON +3.5 (-110) is a much more preferred play, as Edmonton is winless, and has found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory every single time this season.

The Elks are facing their best chance of recording a win this season, but this would be a much more attractive play for Edmonton if the line was closer to a pick ’em.

Over/Under

UNDER 53.5 (-110) is an outstanding play in this Week 8 battle.

The Under has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games for the Ti-Cats despite the defense allowing at least 24 points in all 3 outings.

The offense is still a work in progress for Hamilton, and the run game is nearly non-existent, with just 61.5 yards per game on the ground, last in the CFL. That’s the one area the Elks are actually pretty decent, yielding just 94.2 yards per game on the ground.

Edmonton has cashed low in 3 of the past 5 games, going 1-1 in the past 2 showings in front of the home fans.

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Edmonton Elks at Ottawa Redblacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Edmonton Elks at Ottawa Redblacks Week 7 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Elks (0-5) and Ottawa Redblacks (3-2) meet Friday for a Week 7 battle at TD Place Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Elks vs. Redblacks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Elks suffered a 37-34 loss at home in the front end of the home-and-home set with the Redblacks last weekend at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. The Elks were 4-point favorites, and the non-cover snapped a 3-0 against-the-spread (ATS) run as the Over (50.5) connected.

The Redblacks saw PK Lewis Ward walk it off with a 38-yard game-winning field goal in Edmonton, giving Ottawa its 1st road win of the campaign.

Ottawa easily set a season high in points, as it entered the Week 6 game averaging just 21.0 points per game with a season-best 24 points scored at home against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 4. Ottawa has alternated wins and losses, and covers and non-covers, in each of its 5 games.

Elks at Redblacks odds

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Moneyline (ML): Elks -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Redblacks -114 (bet $114 to win $100)
Against the spread: Elks +1.5 (-118) | Redblacks -1.5 (-104)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Elks at Redblacks key injuries

Elks

LB Michael Brodrique (groin) out
QB Jarret Doege (knee) out
DL Robert Nkemdiche (knee) doubtful
DL J-Min Pelley (knee) out
LB Jake Taylor (wrist) out

Redblacks

DB Brandin Dandridge (knee) out
WR DeVonte Dedmon (hip) out
LB Frankie Griffin (hip) out
DB Justin Howell (calf) out
QB Jeremiah Masoli (Achilles) out
DB Alijah McGhee (foot) out
DL Kene Onyeka (knee) out
OL Zack Pelehos (shoulder) out

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Elks at Redblacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Redblacks 32, Elks 25

Moneyline

Ottawa (-114) doesn’t make much sense on the moneyline, as it is slightly more expensive. Just play the Redblacks laying 1.5, unless you strongly believe Ottawa will win by exactly 1 point.

Against the spread

OTTAWA -1.5 (-104) is a solid play at home in the 2nd end of the home-and-home set. The Redblacks rolled up big points last week in Edmonton, and they should be even better at home.

The Redblacks have former NFL player Justin Hardy leading the way on offense, as he has 481 receiving yards and 3 TD through 5 games. In addition, WR Bralon Addison is back from injury. The Redblacks are just more explosive and will get the job done in the nation’s capital.

Over/Under

OVER 52.5 (-110) is the best play on the board. These teams combined for 71 points and 859 net yards of offense Sunday, with QB Dru Brown lighting up the scoreboard with 480 passing yards. WR Kalil Pimpleton, a former standout at Central Michigan, was 1 of 3 Redblacks receivers to go over 100 yards. Hardy (5-110-1) and Dominique Rhymes (7-131-0) were the others.

Look for plenty of offense again in this rematch at TD Place Stadium.

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Ottawa RedBlacks at Edmonton Elks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Ottawa RedBlacks at Edmonton Elks Week 6 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ottawa RedBlacks (2-2) and Edmonton Elks (0-4) meet Sunday for a Week 6 battle at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the RedBlacks vs. Elks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The RedBlacks have alternated losses and wins across the past 4 weekends, falling 25-16 at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 5 as a 3-point underdog. Ottawa is 2-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) at home, while going 0-2 SU/ATS in 2 road contests. The Under is 3-1 this season, with the totals split 1-1 on the road.

The Elks have dropped all 4 contests so far, but they’re putting up a fight. Edmonton has scored 20 or more points in each of its outings, and the Elks are 3-0 ATS in the past 3 weekends while alternating the Under and Over in all 4 games to date.

Defense has been an issue for Edmonton, as it has allowed 388.3 total yards per game, 28.8 points per game and 108.5 rushing yards per contest. And when it has the ball, Edmonton has managed a mere 61.0 rushing yards per contest, dead-last in the CFL.

RedBlacks at Elks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): RedBlacks +146 (bet $100 to win $146) | Elks -178 (bet $178 to win $100)
Against the spread: RedBlacks +3.5 (-115) | Elks -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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RedBlacks at Elks key injuries

RedBlacks

WR Bralon Addison (Achilles) out
DB Brandin Dandridge (knee) out
LB Frankie Griffin (hip) out
DB Justin Howell (calf) out
DB Alijah McGhee (foot) out
QB Jeremiah Masoli (Achilles) out
DL Kene Onyeka (knee) out
DL Nigel Romick (hamstring) out
LB Tyron Vrede (hip) out

Elks

DL Antonio Alfano (knee) out
LB Michael Brodrique (groin) out
QB Jarret Doege (knee) out
DL Robert Nkemdiche (knee) doubtful
DL J-Min Pelley (knee) out
LB Jake Taylor (wrist) out

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RedBlacks at Elks picks and predictions

Prediction

RedBlacks 25, Elks 22

Moneyline

OTTAWA (+146) is worth a look at plus-money against winless Edmonton (-178). While the RedBlacks haven’t won on the road in 2 tries, the Elks haven’t won anywhere. And one of their biggest threats on a undermanned defense, Nkemdiche, is doubtful to play. The pass rush struggles enough, but it will be even worse without the former NFL 1st-round pick.

Against the spread

If you’d like a little bit of insurance, OTTAWA +3.5 (-115) is worth a roll of the dice. While Edmonton -3.5 (-105) hasn’t shown any signs of getting into the win column, the Elks have been playing nearly everybody tough lately. The Elks have covered 3 in a row.

Over/Under

UNDER 49.5 (-110) is worth a play based on Ottawa’s overall numbers on the season, as it has cashed low in 3 of 4 games, including each of the past 2 outings.

The Elks defense, while often maligned, has allowed 24 or fewer points in 2 of the past 3, subsequently cashing the Under in those 2 outings.

And in this series, the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 meetings, and 8-2 across the previous 10 contests.

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Edmonton Elks at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Edmonton Elks at BC Lions Week 4 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Elks (0-3) and the BC Lions (2-1) meet Thursday for a Week 4 battle at BC Place. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Elks vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Elks have stumbled out of the chute with 3 consecutive losses to start the 2024 campaign. However, all 3 contests have been one-score games, including a pair of losses by 3 points each — at home to defending champ Montreal and on the road at Toronto. The Elks covered both outings.

Edmonton has scored at least 20 points in each game to date, cashing the Over in 2 of the 3 outings. That includes an Over (49) result in Week 3 at Toronto in a 39-36 loss. Unfortunately for the Elks, they’ve allowed at least 23 points in all 3 games, and 29 or more points in 2 of the setbacks.

The Lions rebounded from a disappointing 35-27 loss at Toronto in Week 1 to pick up consecutive wins — at home against Calgary and on the road vs. Winnipeg. The Lions edged the Blue Bombers 26-24 on the road as 2.5-point underdogs. The Over hit in the Week 1 loss, while the Under connected in the pair of victories.

Lions QB Vernon Adams Jr. (abdominal) is listed as questionable on the injury report, but coach Rick Adams said it is better than 50-50 that the QB starts. Plus, Wednesday reports indicated Adams had the green light to play, according to cfl.ca.

Adams has completed 66.3% of his passes for 1,038 yards, 6 TDs and 1 INT with 65 rushing yards and 1 TD through 3 games.

These teams met 3 times last season, with the Lions not only winning all 3 meetings, but posting 2 shutouts. BC has won 7 straight overall in the series, while covering all 7 of those contests.

BC won 22-0 in Week 2 last season as a 7-point favorite and cashed in Week 8 by winning on the road 29-0, while covering as a 7-point favorite. The Elks put up a fight in Week 16 at home but fell 37-29 as the Lions covered as 5.5-point favorites. The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 meetings.

Elks at Lions odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:57 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Elks +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Lions -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Elks +7 (-110) | Lions -7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Elks at Lions key injuries

Elks

WR Hergy Mayala (hamstring) out

Lions

QB Vernon Adams Jr. (abdominal) questionable
LB Ben Hladik (thumb) questionable

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Elks at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 29, Elks 18

Moneyline

The Lions (-350) will cost 3½ times the potential return, and that’s way too much risk despite the fact they have won 7 straight in this series, including a pair of shutouts last season.

The Elks (+260) have really struggled to get into the win column, both last season, and certainly this season — they were 4-14 a year ago. However, Edmonton hasn’t been a pushover, and it has the tools on offense to at least make it somewhat close.

PASS.

Against the spread

The LIONS -7 (-110) have covered 7 in a row in this series, so until the Elks are able to get over the hump and grab a cover against their West Division rivals, you have to back the boys from Vancouver.

The Lions were awfully disappointing in Week 1 at Toronto, but have since pulled things together with a pair of solid wins. The offense has managed 26 or more points in all 3 games, and the defense has recovered after the poor initial showing.

Over/Under

UNDER 52.5 (-105) is a rather high number for this Week 4 matchup.

It’s a short week, so that’s always a good thing for the Under. In addition, the Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 meetings in this series, with Edmonton failing to record a point in 2 of the 3 matchups last season.

BC has hit the Under in each of the previous 2 weekends, too, while Edmonton has managed a 2-1 run to the Over so far. The Elks have had issues figuring things out against the Lions, and that is likely to be the case again on Thursday.

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Edmonton Elks at Toronto Argonauts odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Elks at Toronto Argonauts Week 3 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Elks (0-2) and Toronto Argonauts (1-0) meet at BMO Field Saturday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN) . Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Elks vs. Argonauts odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

Edmonton is on the road for the first time this season after 2 home losses. It is coming off a 23-20 loss to the Montreal Alouettes, covering the 4-point spread as underdogs with the Under (47.5) cashing in. Saturday will be QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson‘s first time facing Toronto, where he played 5 seasons and won 2 Grey Cups.

Toronto was idle last week but opened the season with a 35-27 home win over the BC Lions in Week 1 as 4-point underdogs. The Over (48) cashed in. QB Cameron Dukes was 21-of-27 passing for 254 yards with 3 TDs, stepping in for QB Chad Kelly, who was suspeneded a minimum of 9 games for violating the CFL’s policy of gender-based violence.

Elks at Argonauts odds

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Moneyline (ML): Elks +176 (bet $100 to win $176) | Argonauts -215 (bet $215 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Elks +4.5 (-110) | Argonauts -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Elks at Argonauts key injuries

Elks

DL Romeo McKnight (calf) out
LB Josiah Schakel (ankle) out

Argonauts

WR DaVaris Daniels (groin) out
DB Kerfalla Exume (foot) out
LB Jonathan Jones (thigh) out
DL Folarin Orimolade (ankle) out

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Elks at Argonauts picks and predictions

Prediction

Argonauts 31, Elks 24

Moneyline

The Elks have not scored more than 21 points in a game this year and are coming off back-to-back home losses, while Toronto (-215) scored 35 in its season-opening win.

Dating back to last season, Edmonton is on a 6-game losing streak.

Nothing in its first 2 games of the season showed that Edmonton can take down Toronto at BMO Field, but there’s no need to bet the Argonauts on the moneyline when you have to wager more than twice what you can win.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Argonauts covered the spread in their season opener. They have won the last 3 meetings against the Elks, winning each time by at least 5 points.

Dating back to last season, 5 of Edmonton’s last 6 losses have been by at least 8 points.

BET ARGONAUTS -4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Argonauts’ only game this season had a total of 62.

The total in Edmonton’s opener was 50.

The last 3 meetings have all had totals over 50.

BET OVER 49.5 (-110).

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Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Elks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Elks Week 2 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Montreal Alouettes (1-0) and the Edmonton Elks (0-1) meet Friday in a Week 2 battle at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Alouettes vs. Elks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The defending champ Alouettes went on the road to earn a 27-12 win against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 1, cashing as a 7.5-point underdog as the Under (47.5) cashed in a rematch of the 110th Grey Cup.

Montreal racked up 327 total yards, including 254 yards through the air. The key to the victory was in the turnover department, as the Alouettes were plus-2. QB Cody Fajardo threw for 254 yards and 2 TD, while WR Tyson Philpot tore it up with 10 catches for 141 yards and 2 scores.

The Elks lost 29-21 at home against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Week 1, falling as a 1-point underdog for the 2nd-straight season opener to the Riders. The Over (47.5) cashed, too.

Edmonton had 19 1st downs to 18 for Saskatchewan. The Elks outgained the Riders 375-345 in total yards while both teams turned it over 3 times. Edmonton had 336 passing yards as QB Bethel McLeod Thompson completed 33-of-42 passes with 2 TDs and 1 INT, while he also lost a fumble. The Elks allowed 305 yards through the air, too.

These teams met once last season, as Montreal picked up a 35-21 win on Oct. 14 as a 1-point underdog while the Over (46.5) connected. Montreal has won 4 of the past 6 meetings, with the Alouettes going 6-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 8 in the series, with the Over holding a 7-3 edge in the past 10 meetings.

Alouettes at Elks odds

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Moneyline (ML): Alouettes -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Elks +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Alouettes -4.5 (-105) | Elks +4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Alouettes at Elks key injuries

Alouettes

LB Tyrell Richards (leg) out
WR Tyler Snead (foot) out
DB Reggie Stubblefield (knee) out
WR Reggie White Jr. (ribs) out

Elks

OL Brett Boyko (head) out
LB Josiah Schakel (ankle) out

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Alouettes at Elks picks and predictions

Prediction

Alouettes 29, Elks 20

Moneyline

The Alouettes (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s risky in a road game. It’s just Week 2, and we don’t have much of a sample size, although Montreal certainly looked good in Winnipeg as a big underdog. Now, the shoe is on the other foot.

PASS.

Against the spread

The ALOUETTES -4.5 (-105) are a solid play on the road, as they look to fire out to a 2-0 SU/ATS mark.

The Elks +4.5 (-115) were sloppy, and unable to run the ball last weekend, and Edmonton had trouble stopping the pass, too. That’s not a good recipe for success with the defending champions coming to town.

Montreal came away from Commonwealth Stadium with a double-digit victory last season, and it should be able to get the job done against an Edmonton team which is a bit disjointed at the moment, although McLeod Thompson should help it hang around for a while.

Over/Under

OVER 47.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly in this Week 2 matchup, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over has cashed in 7 of the past 10 meetings in this series, and the total went high last season with a total of 56 points in a Week 19 matchup.

The Elks had trouble stopping the pass last week against a so-so Saskatchewan team, so look for Fajardo and the Als to rack up plenty of offense in this battle.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders at Edmonton Elks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Saskatchewan Roughriders at Edmonton Elks Week 1 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Edmonton Elks open their CFL regular seasons Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughriders vs. Elks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Roughriders won 2 of the 3 meetings against the Elks last season, with the road team going 2-1 straight up (SU) and 3-0 against the spread (ATS). The Under ended up 2-1 in the 3 battles.

Saskatchewan has won 8 of the past 10 meetings, while Edmonton holds a slight 5-3 ATS edge in the past 8 in the series. The Under has a 5-4 edge in the past 9 meetings since Nov. 2, 2019.

Kickoff for Saturday’s game was moved from 7 p.m. ET to 4 p.m. ET, allowing fans to watch Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.

The Roughriders missed the postseason in 2023, going 6-12 SU and 7-10-1 ATS, while the Over ended up 13-5. For the Elks, they also missed the playoffs after a dismal 4-14 regular season, while going 6-12 ATS and 9-9 on totals.

Saskatchewan looks to rebound under new coach Corey Mace and new offensive coordinator Marc Mueller. The good news is that QB Trevor Harris is healthy again after a wrist injury, and RB A.J. Ouellette joins the fold after going for more than 1,000 rushing yards in Toronto last season.

Edmonton had a dismal campaign, posting a 4-14 record for 2 straight seasons. QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson heads back north of the border to help steady the offense, and the team traded for WR Kurleigh Gittens Jr. to give them speed to burn on the outside.

DT Robert Nkemdiche, a former standout at Ole Miss, and a 1st-round pick in the NFL by the Arizona Cardinals, looks to give the Elks defense a boost.

Roughriders at Elks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Roughriders -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Elks -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Roughriders +1.5 (-115) | Elks -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Roughriders at Elks key injuries

Roughriders

DB Rodney Clemons (Achilles) out
WR Dhel Duncan-Busby (hand) out
DB Jaxon Ford (wrist) out
DB Amari Henderson (Achilles) out
TE Bruno LaBelle (leg) out
RB Nick Wiebe (knee) out
OL Noah Zerr (thumb) out

Elks

OL Brett Boyko (head) out
WR Gavin Cobb (hip) out
QB Jarret Doege (knee) out
WR Vincent Forbes-Mombleau (hip) out
WR Kyran Moore (knee) out
DL J-Min Pelley (knee) out
LB Jake Taylor (wrist) out

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Roughriders at Elks picks and predictions

Prediction

Roughriders 23, Elks 19

Moneyline

The ROUGHRIDERS (-105) are worth a look as short ‘dogs on the road in this Week 1 battle between provincial neighbors.

The road team picked up 2 wins in 3 meetings last season, with Saskatchewan going to Commonwealth Stadium for a 17-13 win in Week 1 as a 2.5-point underdog. Look for history to repeat itself as the Elks are forced to dig out of another early-season hole.

Against the spread

The Roughriders +1.5 (-115) are only worth playing if you feel as if the Elks will win, but only by a single point. If not, play the moneyline, as it is slightly cheaper.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 46.5 (-115) is the play in this season opener. Last season, these teams combined for just 30 points in Week 1. We should see both sides get off to a slow start.

Saskatchewan has a new coaching staff and offensive scheme, while Edmonton has new skill position players who might take some time to jell. Look for a slow go before things pick up as the game goes along.

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Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers Week 20 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Elks (4-13) and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (12-4) meet Saturday at IG Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Elks vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Elks failed to cover the spread as 1-point home favorites with a 35-21 loss last Saturday vs. the Montreal Alouettes as the Over (46.5) cashed. Edmonton has failed to cover in 3 straight games and has already been eliminated from playoff contention.

The Blue Bombers covered as 1-point favorites with a 34-26 win at the BC Lions as the Over (53) hit Oct. 6 before their bye last week. Winnipeg has already clinched home field in the Western Final after the Lions lost to the Calgary Stampeders Friday.

Winnipeg is 2-0 straight up and 0-2 against the spread (ATS) vs. Edmonton this year, with the Over and Under each hitting once.

Elks at Blue Bombers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Elks +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Blue Bombers -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Elks +10.5 (-115) | Blue Bombers -10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Elks at Blue Bombers key injuries

Elks

LB Woodly Appolon (shoulder) out
DB Jeremie Dominique (ankle) out
DB Marcus Lewis (calf) out
LB Nyles Morgan (hamstring) available
DL Cole Nelson (neck) out
DL J-Min Pelley (appendicitis) out

Blue Bombers

DB Brandon Alexander (knee) questionable
LB Shayne Gauthier (hip) questionable
DB Demerio Houston (knee) questionable
DL Jackson Jeffcoat (hip) questionable
WR Dalton Schoen (ankle) out

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Elks at Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 29, Elks 26

Moneyline

The Blue Bombers — even with little to no motivation to win — just have too much talent to lose to the Elks. Winnipeg (-600) likely beats Edmonton for the 10th straight time, but I wouldn’t recommend laying this number.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or the total instead.

Against the spread

Winnipeg should have no motivation to win by margin, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it started pulling starters later in the game. The Blue Bombers may already be looking ahead to the postseason since they have nothing to gain from winning Saturday.

Elks QB Tre Ford will be making just his 10th career start, and Edmonton’s staff should be taking this game seriously in order to build culture and end the season on a positive note.

You could’ve bet Elks +12 (-107) Friday during halftime of the Stampeders/Lions game, but the line started dropping after Calgary took a 21-point lead in the 3rd quarter.

It’s not the best number, but I would still recommend ELKS +10.5 (-115).

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Over/Under

The Over has hit in 8 of Winnipeg’s last 9 games and 5 of Edmonton’s last 7. The Elks have a bottom-3 defense in the CFL, and I don’t trust the Blue Bombers defense to perform at the same level after already clinching home field in the Western Final.

BET OVER 48.5 (-115).

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Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Elks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Elks odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Montreal Alouettes (9-7) and Edmonton Elks (4-12) meet Saturday for a Week 19 matchup at Commonwealth Stadium. Kickoff for is set for 4 p.m. ET (TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Alouettes vs. Elks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Alouettes will host an Eastern Semi-Final playoff game at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium after Hamilton’s 33-30 setback Friday against the BC Lions. Montreal will meet the aforementioned Tiger-Cats in that playoff game for the 2nd consecutive season.

The Elks have been atrocious on defense all season, although it has made some slight inroads lately. The Elks have managed a 4-3 straight-up (SU) record across the past 7 games, too, so they’re no longer a pushover.

This is the first and only regular-season meeting between these 2 sides. Montreal won in Edmonton last season on Oct. 1, 25-18, as the Als covered as 2-point favorites with the Under (53.5) also hitting. The road team has won outright and covered in 4 straight meetings. The underdog is also 6-1 against the spread (ATS) across the past 7 in the series.

Alouettes at Elks odds

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Alouettes -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Elks +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Alouettes -2 (-110) | Elks +2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Alouettes at Elks key injuries

Alouettes

PK David Cote (hip) questionable
WR Kaion Julien-Grant (shoulder) out
DB Zack Lindley (head) out
LB Bryce Notree (shoulder) out
RB William Stanback (illness) available
LB Avery Williams (thigh) out

Elks

LB Woodly Appolon (shoulder) out
DB Jeremie Dominique (ankle) out
DB Scott Hutter (shoulder) out
DB Marcus Lewis (calf) out
LB Nyles Morgan (hamstring) out
DL Cole Nelson (neck) out
DL J-Min Pelley (appendicitis) out

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Alouettes at Elks picks and predictions

Prediction

Elks 23, Alouettes 19

Moneyline

EDMONTON (+115) is the play, as Montreal (-140) has nothing to play for with a 1st-round home playoff game already locked up.

This is the Grey Cup for the Elks, as they play in a meaningful game, even if it means nothing for where they’ll finish. The Elks have been competitive lately, posting a winning overall record since Week 11, while ticking off wins over the aforementioned Tiger-Cats, as well as a win over playoff-bound Saskatchewan.

Against the spread

If you like EDMONTON +2 (-110) on this short spread, you should also like it to win straight up. That’s the much better value, unless you’re convinced Montreal -2 (-110) is going to win by just a single point.

Over/Under

UNDER 47.5 (-110) is the lean, ever so slightly. Regardless if the Als rest players or not, the Under has cashed in 5 in a row, and the defense has yielded just 9.7 PPG in the past 3 outings against Ottawa (twice), and Calgary, 3 teams not going to the playoffs.

However, Montreal’s defense might not be in lockdown mode, and we should see some key players resting bumps and bruises, getting ready for the postseason.

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