Edmonton Elks at Saskatchewan Roughriders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Edmonton Elks at Saskatchewan Roughriders Week 15 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Elks (3-10) and the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-6) meet Friday at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Elks vs. Roughriders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

Edmonton has been red-hot lately, winning 3 of the past 4 games, while covering 3 of the past 5 outings. The Over has the edge by a 3-2 margin in the previous 5 outings overall.

The Elks got off to the worst start imaginable, dropping the first 9 games of the season, including a Week 1 setback at home to the Roughriders 17-13. Edmonton also lost at Saskatchewan 12-11 in Week 5. The teams have split against the spread (ATS), while the Under has cashed in both previous meetings.

The Roughriders posted a 32-30 overtime win at home against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 13, winning outright as a 7-point underdog. That apparently angered the Bombers, as Winnipeg spanked Saskatchewan 51-6 at home in Week 14. The Over has hit in 5 in a row for Saskatchewan, with the Riders coughing up at least 29 points in each of the previous 4 outings.

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 Thursday at 7:15 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Elks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Roughriders -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Elks +3 (-110) | Roughriders -3 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Elks at Roughriders key injuries

Elks

  • DB Jeremie Dominique (hamstring) questionable
  • WR Steven Dunbar Jr. (ribs) questionable
  • DB Marloshawn Franklin Jr. (hamstring) questionable
  • DB Marcus Lewis (elbow) questionable

Roughriders

  • DL Anthony Lanier II (personal) questionable
  • DB Godfrey Onyeka (pectoral) questionable
  • DB Deontai Williams (hamstring) questionable

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Elks at Roughriders picks and predictions

Prediction

Elks 26, Roughriders 22

Moneyline

EDMONTON (+135) is a completely different team than the one Saskatchewan (-160) topped twice in the 1st 5 weekends of the season.

The Elks have picked up wins in 3 of the past 4 games, and the Roughriders are coming off a 45-point blowout loss. So these teams are going in opposite directions, and Edmonton’s arrow is pointing up.

Against the spread

EDMONTON +3 (-110) isn’t as good of a value catching the 3 points, as plus-money is much more attractive straight up.

While the Elks have dropped both of the previous meetings against the Roughriders -3 (-110), the margin of victory for Saskatchewan is just 2.5 points per game (PPG).

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Over/Under

OVER 46.5 (-115) is a decent play in this trilogy matchup.

The Roughriders have allowed 29 or more points in 4 straight games, while allowing 24 or more points in each of the past 6 outings, and 9 of the past 11 contests. The Over has hit in 5 in a row for Saskatchewan, too.

For the Elks, the Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games, while Edmonton’s offense has posted 24 or more points in 5 in a row, while allowing 20 or more points in 4 of the past 5 contests, too.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders at Edmonton Elks odds, picks and predictions

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

The Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Edmonton Elks kick off their CFL regular season with a Week 1 matchup at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CFL + on TV/Mobile) Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughriders vs. Elks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Elks picked up a 26-24 in the most recent meeting on Sept. 16 last season, winning outright as an 8-point underdog at home. The Roughriders picked up wins and covers at home in the other 2 meetings.

The home side has won outright in 4 of the past 5 meetings, with the home team going 4-1 against the spread (ATS), too. The Over hit in the final 2 regular-season meetings in 2022, with the teams combining for 50 or more points in both outings.

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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 2:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Roughriders +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Elks -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Roughriders +2.5 (-110) | Elks -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Roughriders at Elks key injuries

Roughriders

  • DL Philip Blake (chest) out
  • WR Brayden Lenius (back) out
  • LB Derrick Moncrief (shoulder) out
  • DB Godfrey Onyeka (chest) out
  • WR Kian Schaffer-Baker (hip) out
  • P Kaare Vedvik (hip) out

Elks

  • LB Wesly Appolon (knee) out
  • DB Marloshawn Franklin Jr. (hand) out
  • DB Aaron Grymes (knee) out
  • LB Eli Mencer (shoulder) out
  • OL Samuel Thomassin (calf) out

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Roughriders at Elks picks and predictions

Prediction

Elks 26, Roughriders 22

Moneyline

EDMONTON (-135) is worth a look in this CFL opener, as the home team was rock-solid in last season’s 3 regular-season meetings between these rivals.

The Elks have managed just 7 total wins across the past 2 seasons, but coach Chris Jones has a lot more to work with in Edmonton this season. He also will have a little extra incentive, as he faces his former employer.

The Roughriders (+115) enter the new season with the longest odds to win the Grey Cup, so it’s a perfect opening game matchup for Edmonton.

Against the spread

EDMONTON -2.5 (-110) is a good bet, as Saskatchewan +2.5 (-110) failed to cover the final 5 games against West teams last season, and it was 0-6 ATS to close out the campaign, while going 0-4 ATS in the final 4 road games.

The Elks weren’t much better, going 2-7 ATS in the final 9 against the West. However, Edmonton covered the most recent matchup, and this team looks to be ready to take a step back toward respectability this season.

Over/Under

OVER 45.5 (-110) is the lean in this Week 1 matchup between 2 of the weaker defenses in the CFL.

Edmonton was all about the Over down the stretch last season, cashing in 10 of the previous 14 games against teams from the West. The Over is also 7-2 in Edmonton’s past 9 games in the month of June.

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