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Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers Week 17 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Elks (5-9) and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-6) play the 2nd half of a home-and-home series Friday. Kickoff from Princess Auto Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Elks vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

In the 1st half of the home-and-home set Saturday, the Blue Bombers covered as 2.5-point road favorites in a 27-14 win with the Under (50) hitting. Winnipeg used a 17-0 run in the 4th quarter, including a pair of TD runs by RB Brady Oliveira, to break a 10-10 tie at the end of the 3rd.

After starting the season 0-4, Winnipeg has gone 8-2 over its last 10 games. It is in 1st place in the West and can clinch a playoff spot with a victory Friday.

The Elks are expected to start QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson Friday after QB Tre Ford threw 2 INTs and recorded a fumble in Saturday’s loss. Edmonton is 4th in the West and needs at least 2 wins to overtake the Saskatchewan Roughriders for the 3rd and final playoff spot.

The Blue Bombers have won the last 11 meetings between these teams and have covered in 2 straight.

Elks 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 11:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Elks +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Blue Bombers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Elks +4.5 (-110) | Blue Bombers -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Elks at Blue Bombers key injuries

Elks

FB Tanner Green (ankle) out
OL Tomas Jack-Kurdyla (knee) out
RB Javon Leake (thigh) out
DL Romeo McKnight (ankle) out

Blue Bombers

LB Brian Cole (foot) questionable
DB Nick Hallett (ankle) questionable
WR Lucky Whitehead (ankle) questionable

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Elks at Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 25, Elks 14

Moneyline

The Blue Bombers (-225) will be extra motivated to win and become the 1st team in the West to clinch. However, it’s hard to win long term betting into lines with this much vig.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

These are the 2 hottest teams in the CFL right now, with Edmonton going 6-1 ATS over its last 7 games and Winnipeg going 5-1 ATS over its last 6. The Blue Bombers have a clear motivational edge in this game, though: If they win, they’re in the playoffs.

The Elks’ odds of making the postseason drastically dropped with Saturday’s home loss. I have no interest in taking the points with a lower-ranked team that is on the road and probably already knows its season is over.

BET BLUE BOMBERS -4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under has gone 12-2 in Blue Bombers games this season, with Winnipeg allowing 16 points or fewer in 4 of its last 7. Don’t expect a dead cat bounce from Edmonton’s offense — Winnipeg’s defense has more to play for at this point.

BET UNDER 49.5 (-110).

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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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Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers Week 7 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The winless Edmonton Elks (0-6) visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-2) Thursday to open Week 7 of the CFL season. Kickoff from IG Field is at 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Elks vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

Edmonton fell 37-29 to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last Thursday as it failed to cover as a 1-point home favorite while the Over (42.5) cashed. The Elks have lost 10 straight games dating back to last season, but their 29 points were an improvement over a combined 18 points they had scored over their previous 2 games.

The Blue Bombers had a 2-game win streak snapped Saturday with a 31-28 overtime road loss to the Ottawa Redblacks. Winnipeg lost that one outright as a 10-point favorite as the Over (44.5) connected.

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Elks at Blue Bombers odds

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Elks +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Blue Bombers -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Elks +14.5 (-105) | Blue Bombers -14.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Elks at Blue Bombers key injuries

Elks

LB Woodly Appolon (knee) out
OL Andrew Garnett (abdominal) out
DB Aaron Grymes (knee) out
OL Tomas Jack-Kurdyla (illness) questionable
LB Nyles Morgan (chest) out
DL J-Min Pelley (calf) out

Blue Bombers

DB Jamal Parker (ankle) questionable
DB Redha Kramdi (hip) questionable
DB Winston Rose (foot) questionable
LB Kyrie Wilson (Achilles) questionable
LB Malik Clements (hip) questionable
DL Celestin Haba (hamstring) questionable

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Elks at Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 25, Elks 16

Moneyline

The Elks will potentially give someone a huge payout with an upset win but you just can’t count on that. Edmonton has lost 10 consecutive games dating back to last season and has been held to 13 or fewer points in 4 of its 6 games this season.

The Blue Bombers (-900) have twice won 2 games and lost 1. While a win is likely on the horizon, you should definitely AVOID them on the moneyline as there is no reason to wager 9 times your potential return on a regular season CFL game.

Against the spread

The Elks are 1-5 ATS this season. The Blue Bombers are 4-2 ATS, covering the spread in each of their 4 wins. However, they have only beaten one team by more than 14 points.

Only 2 of the Elks’ 6 losses have been by more than 14 points.

BET ELKS +14.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Over has hit only twice for the Elks so far this season, and they scored just 18 total points in Weeks 4 and 5.

The Blue Bombers started the season scoring 45 and 42 points but have averaged 18.8 points in their last 4 games.

BET UNDER 46.5 (-110).

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