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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stamps Week 21 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Week 21 of the CFL season kicks off with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (13-4) on the road against the Calgary Stampeders (6-11) on Friday. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. ET at McMahon Stadium. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Bombers vs. Stampeders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

Winnipeg has won 3 straight games and is coming off a 45-25 home win as 10-point favorites against Edmonton as the Over (50) cashed.

Calgary beat BC on the road last week 41-16 as 7-point underdogs with the Over (48.5) also cashing in. The Stamps have won 2 in a row after snapping their 3-game skid.

Winnipeg is 2-0 against Calgary this season.

Blue Bombers 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 6:58 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blue Bombers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Stampeders +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Blue Bombers -2.5 (-110) | Stampeders +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blue Bombers at Stampeders key injuries

Blue Bombers

DB Brandon Alexander (knee) out
QB Zach Collaros (non-injury related) questionable
WR Nic Demski (ankle) out
LB Shayne Gauthier (hip) questionable
OL Jemarcus Hadrick (hip) questionable
DB Demario Houston (knee) questionable
WR Dalton Shoen (ankle) out

Stampeders

DB Branden Dozier (calf) out
DL Terrell McClain (ankle) out
DB Brad Muhammad (hand) out

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Blue Bombers at Stampeders picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 28, Stampeders 20

Moneyline

Winnipeg is already 2-0 against Calgary this season with 24-11 home win and a 19-18 win in Calgary.

The Blue Bombers only have 2 losses in their last 10 games. The Stamps have won 2 in a row, but lost 6 of 7 prior to that.

Winnipeg has scored 30 or more points in 3 straight games and in 6 of their last 7.

Betting the Blue Bombers on the moneyline isn’t bad at -135 but with only a 2.5-point spread at -110, that is the better play.

PASS.

Against the spread

Winnipeg is 10-7 ATS this season, while Calgary is 9-8 ATS.

Only the Blue Bombers’ road win over Calgary was by less than 8 points while 4 of the Stamps’ last 6 losses have been by at least 3 points.

BET BLUE BOMBERS -2.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Over has hit in 12 of Winnipeg’s 17 games this season. The Over is 7-0 in its last 7 games and 9-1 in its last 10.

BET OVER 46.5 (-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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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BC Lions Week 18 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 2nd game of CFL Week 18 has the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) on the road facing the BC Lions (11-4) Friday night. Kickoff is at 10 p.m. ET at BC Place. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Bombers vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

Winnipeg is coming off a 31-21 home win over the Toronto Argonauts as 8.5-point favorites while the Over (47.5) cashed. The Blue Bombers are 2-2 in their last 4, but 7-2 in their last 9.

BC has won 4 straight games and is coming off a 33-26 home win over Saskatchewan, although they failed to cover the 10-point spread as the favorites. The Over (50) hit in the win.

Winnipeg and BC have faced each other twice in Winnipeg this season, splitting the 2 games.

Blue Bombers at Lions odds

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blue Bombers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Lions -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Blue Bombers +1.5 (-110) | Lions -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Blue Bombers at Lions key injuries

Blue Bombers

WR Janarion Grant (ankle) questionable
DB Demerio Houston (knee) questionable
DB Desmond Lawrence (knee) questionable

Lions

DL Josh Archibald (shoulder) doubtful
WR Jevon Cottoy (knee) questionable

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Blue Bombers at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 35, Blue Bombers 32

Moneyline

BC is 6-1 at home while Winnipeg is only 4-3 on the road this season.

The offenses for both teams have been humming. The Lions have averaged 37.3 points per game in their winning streak. The Blue Bombers have averaged 36.0 in their last 5.

Both early meetings this season between the two teams were blowouts. Expect a shootout. The Lions have allowed no fewer than 25 points in their win streak.

BET LIONS (-125).

Against the spread

Neither team is a consistent winner ATS. Winnipeg is 8-7 ATS while BC is 8-6-1 ATS.

But with only a 1.5-point spread, there isn’t much difference between the moneyline and the spread.

For the potential to win a few more dollars, you could go with the spread, but in an expected back-and-forth shootout, you might as well stick with the moneyline.

PASS.

Over/Under

The totals in their 2 meetings earlier this season were 36 and 64. The lowest total in BC’s last 4 games has been 59 points. All of Winnipeg’s last 5 games have had 52 points or more.

BET OVER 52.5 (-105).

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Toronto Argonauts at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Toronto Argonauts (12-1) and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-4) meet Friday at IG Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Argonauts vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Argonauts covered the spread as 9-point home favorites with a 29-14 win Saturday vs. the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as the Under (50.5) cashed. Toronto will rest QB Chad Kelly Friday since it has already clinched the 1st seed in the East Division. QB Cameron Dukes will instead get the start.

The Blue Bombers failed to cover as 7-point favorites in a 29-23 loss at the Tiger-Cats as the Over (49.5) hit Sept. 16 before their Week 16 bye. Winnipeg is tied for the top seed in the West with the BC Lions, who host the Saskatchewan Roughriders Friday.

Argonauts 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 at 9:02 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Argonauts +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Blue Bombers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Argonauts +7.5 (-110) | Blue Bombers -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Argonauts at Blue Bombers key injuries

Argonauts

OL Isiah Cage (hamstring) questionable
QB Chad Kelly (rest) out
LB Wynton McManis (ankle) out
DL Shawn Oakman (rest) out
RB AJ Ouellette (foot) available
DB Jamal Peters (groin) out
WR Cam Phillips (groin) out

Blue Bombers

DL Thiadric Hansen (Achilles) questionable
DL Jackson Jeffcoat (hip) questionable
DB Desmond Lawrence (knee) out
WR Dalton Schoen (hip) questionable

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Argonauts at Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 33, Argonauts 23

Moneyline

The Blue Bombers (-350) need this win to keep pace with the Lions, who are 10-point favorites vs. the Roughriders Friday. However, there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when Winnipeg should win by margin.

PASS. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.

Against the spread

Toronto is showing how little it cares about this game by resting Kelly and Oakman, and taking a cautious approach with Peters and McManis. Toronto’s coaching staff has no motivation to win this game after locking up the 1st seed in the East and will instead shift its focus to just keeping its stars healthy.

Winnipeg is in a must-win situation in order to compete for the top spot in the West and should take advantage of Toronto resting multiple stars. Give me the team that has more motivation to win, coming off an embarrassing loss last time out.

BET BLUE BOMBERS -7.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Over has hit in the last 4 Blue Bombers games and 10 of the last 12 meetings between these teams. While Toronto’s offense shouldn’t be as explosive as usual, I expect Winnipeg to run up the score vs. this shorthanded defense in order to secure a win.

BET OVER 48.5 (-110).

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Hamilton Tiger-Cats odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Hamilton Tiger-Cats Week 15 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-3) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-7) meet Saturday at Tim Hortons Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Bombers vs. Tiger-Cats odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Blue Bombers covered the spread as 8.5-point home favorites with a 51-6 win vs. the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the Over (48) cashed last Saturday. QB Zach Collaros finished 18-of-21 passing for 319 yards with 5 TDs. Winnipeg is 6-1 straight up in its last 7 games but just 3-4 against the spread (ATS).

The Tiger-Cats covered as 3-point underdogs in a 27-24 win at the Ottawa Redblacks as the Over (46.5) hit Sept. 8. QB Taylor Powell threw for 326 yards and 3 TDs.

The Blue Bombers covered as 4.5-point home favorites with a 42-31 win as the Over (46.5) cashed June 9 in their 1st meeting this season.

Blue Bombers at Tiger-Cats odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:14 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blue Bombers -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Tiger-Cats +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
Against the spread (ATS): Blue Bombers -6.5 (-110) | Tiger-Cats +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Blue Bombers at Tiger-Cats key injuries

Blue Bombers

LB Jesse Briggs (foot) questionable
DL Jackson Jeffcoat (hip) out
WR Jeremy Murphy (hip) out

Tiger-Cats

DB Tunde Adeleke (hamstring) out
RB James Butler (head) questionable
LB Vosean Joseph (hand) out
DB Richard Leonard (head) out
QB Bo Levi Mitchell (leg) out
DL Dylan Wynn (arm) out

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Blue Bombers at Tiger-Cats picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 32, Tiger-Cats 24

Moneyline

The Blue Bombers (-275) should win for the 7th time in their last 8 games, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when Winnipeg should win by margin.

PASS. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.

Against the spread

The Tiger-Cats have not covered in back-to-back outings since their 2-game win streak from Week 5-6. Hamilton is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 home games, and Powell has struggled to string together good performances.

Collaros leads the league with 27 TDs and should have no trouble running up the score vs. this underperforming Tiger-Cats team.

BET BLUE BOMBERS -6.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Over is 5-1 in Winnipeg’s last 6 outings and has hit in back-to-back Tiger-Cats games.

The Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 meetings between these teams, and I expect this game to look very similar to the last time they played June 9.

BET OVER 47.5 (-110).

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Saskatchewan Roughriders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Saskatchewan Roughriders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers Week 14 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-5) and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (9-3) meet Saturday afternoon at IG Field in Winnipeg. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughriders vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Roughriders posted a 32-30 overtime win Sunday in Mosaic Stadium in Regina in the front end of the home-and-home set. Saskatchewan has won 2 in a row, winning both games outright as an underdog of 7 or more points. The Over has cashed in 4 straight games for Saskatchewan, while allowing 24 or more points in 5 consecutive outings.

The Blue Bombers are looking to avenge the OT loss in Regina last week that snapped a 5-game win streak. Winnipeg hasn’t lost in regulation since Week 3 at home against the BC Lions. Winnipeg is just 2-5 ATS in the past 7 games overall, too, with the Over going 4-1 in the past 5 contests.

These teams have met twice this season, both in Regina, with each team winning and covering. The Over has cashed in each of the previous outings, while 3-1 in the previous 4 meetings.

Roughriders 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 Friday at 6:32 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Roughriders +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Blue Bombers -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Roughriders +8.5 (-110) | Blue Bombers -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Roughriders at Blue Bombers key injuries

Roughriders

DB Amari Henderson (ankle) questionable
LB Justin Herdman-Reed (quadriceps) out
DB Nelson Lokombo (knee) out
DB C.J. Reavis (hamstring) out

Blue Bombers

LB Jesse Briggs (foot) questionable
LB Malik Clements (hamstring) questionable
LB Shayne Gauthier (hip) questionable
DL Celestin Haba (hip) questionable
DL Thiadric Hansen (Achilles) out
WR Drew Wolitarsky (foot) questionable

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Roughriders at Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 36, Roughriders 29

Moneyline

The Blue Bombers (-400) will cost you 4 times your potential return, and that’s quite risky betting behavior, especially coming off a loss against the Roughriders (+310) last time out.

While Winnipeg figures to rebound against Saskatchewan, a team it has beaten in 8 of the past 9 meetings, it’s way too much risk.

PASS.

Against the spread

The ROUGHRIDERS +8.5 (-110) won outright as a 7-point underdog last time out. That snapped an 0-3 ATS skid against the Blue Bombers -8.5 (-110).

Saskatchewan has covered 3 of the past 4 games overall, while Winnipeg is on a 2-5 ATS slide in the past 7 contests. While I fully expect the Bombers to win, the Riders will keep it within a single score.

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Over/Under

OVER 48.5 (-105) might be the best play on the board.

The Blue Bombers have registered 28 or more points in 6 of the past 7 games, while averaging 37.5 PPG in the 2 meetings with Saskatchewan this season.

The Roughriders have posted 26 or more points in 3 of the previous 4 outings, while cashing the Over in each of the contests. The defense has looks like Swiss cheese, allowing 100 total points in the past 3 outings, or 33.3 PPG.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Saskatchewan Roughriders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Saskatchewan Roughriders Week 13 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (9-2) and the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-5) meet Sunday at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, SK. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS ports Network/TSN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Blue Bombers are coming off an impressive 47-17 win at home against the Montreal Alouettes in Week 12, easily covering as a 7.5-point favorite. Winnipeg has won 5 straight games, and it hasn’t lost in regulation since a 30-6 setback at home against the BC Lions back in Week 3.

The Roughriders will be looking to avenge a 45-27 loss at home against the Bombers back in Week 2 at Mosaic Stadium. Winnipeg covered as a 7-point favorite that day, while the Over (47.5) cashed. Saskatchewan is coming off a 34-29 win as 10-point underdogs last week against the visiting Lions while the Over (45) hit for the 3rd striaght outing.

Blue Bombers at Roughriders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blue Bombers -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Roughriders +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Against the spread (ATS): Blue Bombers -7.5 (-110) | Roughriders +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Blue Bombers at Roughriders key injuries

Blue Bombers

LB Jesse Briggs (foot) questionable
LB Malik Clements (hamstring) questionable
LB Shayne Gauthier (hip) questionable
DL Celestin Haba (hip) questionable
DL Thiadric Hansen (Achilles) out
WR Drew Wolitarsky (foot) questionable

Roughriders

DB Amari Henderson (ankle) questionable
LB Justin Herdman-Reed (quadriceps) out
DB Nelson Lokombo (knee) out
DB C.J. Reavis (hamstring) out

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Blue Bombers at Roughriders picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 32, Roughriders 19

Moneyline

Winnipeg (-300) will cost you 3 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive, even if the Bombers already won at Mosaic Stadium back in Week 2 by 18 points.

While the Bombers have won 5 straight games since Week 6, and they haven’t lost in regulation since Week 3, nothing is a sure thing. AVOID, and don’t risk triple your return.

Against the spread

WINNIPEG -7.5 (-110) isn’t my favorite play, as laying 7 and a hook in football games is an annoyance of mine. I much prefer a flat 7, or 6.5. It just makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.

However, the Bombers covered a similar number in a trip to Regina earlier this season, it cashed as a 7.5-point favorite last weekend against a solid Alouettes side, and Winnipeg has covered 4 in a row when favored between 6-9 points.

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Over/Under

OVER 47.5 (-110) is the lean, but play it lightly.

The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for Winnipeg, and the Bombers have rolled up 38 or more points in each of those instances. The Bombers have also recorded 28 or more points in 5 of the previous 6 outings, and they dropped a 45-burger on the Riders in the first matchup.

SSK comes in with 3 straight Over results, with the defense allowing 35.0 points per game (PPG) across the last 2. The Bombers have conceded at least 19 points in 6 straight games, too, and it allowed a season-high 45 to Winnipeg in Week 2.

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Montreal Alouettes at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Montreal Alouettes at Winnipeg Blue Bombers Week 12 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Montreal Alouettes (6-3) and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-2) meet Thursday at IG Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Alouettes vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Alouettes failed to cover the spread as 2.5-point favorites in a 25-24 win at the Ottawa Redblacks Saturday. QB Cody Fajardo (upper-body injury) took 1st-team reps Tuesday and will start at Winnipeg after missing Montreal’s last 2 games.

The Blue Bombers failed to cover as 4.5-point favorites in a 19-18 win at the Calgary Stampeders Friday. QB Zach Collaros (neck) will also return for his team Thursday after missing last week’s game.

Winnipeg covered as a 6-point road favorite in a 17-3 win as the Under (48) cashed in the 1st meeting this season July 1.

Alouettes 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 10:57 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Alouettes +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Blue Bombers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Alouettes +8.5 (-110) | Blue Bombers -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Alouettes at Blue Bombers key injuries

Alouettes

OL Patrick Davis (leg) out
QB Cody Fajardo (left shoulder) available
OL Philippe Gagnon (elbow) out
WR Jake Harty (leg) out

Blue Bombers

DB Brandon Alexander (not injury related) doubtful
QB Zach Collaros (neck) available
LB Shayne Gauthier (hip) questionable

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Alouettes at Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 25, Alouettes 14

Moneyline

The Blue Bombers (-350) should beat Montreal once again, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when Winnipeg should win by margin.

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

Against the spread

Winnipeg is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 home games, while Montreal is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 vs. teams with a winning record.

Collaros is the 2-time reigning Most Outstanding Player, and his return means more to his team than Fajardo’s comeback. Montreal (+900 to win Grey Cup) is a better team with Fajardo, but its recent success shouldn’t put it in the same tier as this Blue Bombers (+200) squad.

BET BLUE BOMBERS -8.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Under is 5-1 in Winnipeg’s last 6 games after failing to cover in its previous contest.

The Under is also 6-2 in the Blue Bombers’ last 8 home games and should hit again Thursday as Winnipeg’s defense continues to dominate after only allowing 18 points last time out.

BET UNDER 47.5 (-110).

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders Week 11 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-2) and Calgary Stampeders (3-6) meet Friday at McMahon Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Bombers vs. Stampeders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Blue Bombers failed to cover the spread as 13-point favorites in a 38-29 win at the Edmonton Elks on Aug. 10. QB Zach Collaros suffered a neck injury and is listed as the 3rd-stringer for Friday. QB Dru Brown will get the start.

The Stampeders failed to cover as 6.5-point underdogs in a 37-9 loss at the BC Lions Saturday. Calgary has lost 3 of its last 4 games, going 1-3 against the spread.

Winnipeg covered as an 8-point home favorite with a 24-11 win as the Under (46.5) cashed in the 1st meeting this season July 7.

Blue Bombers at Stampeders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 8:13 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blue Bombers -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Stampeders +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread (ATS): Blue Bombers -4 (-110) | Stampeders +4 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Blue Bombers at Stampeders key injuries

Blue Bombers

QB Zach Collaros (neck) available
DB Jamal Parker (not injury related) questionable
WR Drew Wolitarsky (head) questionable

Stampeders

WR Clark Barnes (knee) out
DB Jonathan Moxey (back) questionable

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Blue Bombers at Stampeders picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 25, Stampeders 17

Moneyline

Winnipeg (-250) should beat Calgary for the 5th straight time, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Blue Bombers should win by margin.

PASS. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.

Against the spread

Brown looked good in his relief appearance Aug. 10, when he came in for the injured Collaros. The former Oklahoma State QB helped the Blue Bombers erase a 22-point deficit, throwing for 300 yards and 4 TDs.

Outside of a shocking upset win as 10-point home underdogs vs. the Toronto Argonauts Aug. 4, the Stampeders have looked like 1 of the worst teams in the CFL this season. Calgary is just 3-6 ATS and has only covered in its straight-up wins.

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Over/Under

The Under is 4-1 in Winnipeg’s last 5 games after failing to cover in its previous contest. I like the defense to pick up where it left off in the 2nd half at Edmonton, when it allowed just 7 points.

The Under has gone 5-1-1 in the Stampeders’ last 7 games vs. teams with a winning record, and I could see Calgary’s offense struggling vs. Winnipeg for a 2nd time this season.

BET UNDER 47.5 (-110).

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Edmonton Elks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Edmonton Elks Week 10 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (6-2) travel to meet the Edmonton Elks (0-8) Thursday as Week 10 CFL action gets underway. Kickoff from Commonwealth Stadium is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (CBSSN/TSN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Bombers vs. Elks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Blue Bombers have picked up consecutive wins — a 50-14 home victory over the BC Lions in Week 9 and a 28-14 win at home against the Elks in Week 7. Winnipeg has won 4 of its last 5 games while going 3-2 against the spread (ATS) during the span. However, one of those non-covers was against Edmonton.

The Elks have suffered a pair of shutout losses across their 8 defeats this season. Edmonton was blanked at home last time out against the BC Lions in Week 8, falling 27-0. Edmonton is just 2-6 ATS overall, too, while cashing the Under in 6 of 8 outings this season.

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Blue Bombers 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 11:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blue Bombers -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Elks +450 (bet $100 to win $450)
Against the spread (ATS): Blue Bombers -12.5 (-110) | Elks +12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Blue Bombers at Elks key injuries

Blue Bombers

FB Tanner Green (hamstring) out
WR Eugene Lewis (knee) out

Elks

DB Jamal Parker (not injury related) questionable

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Blue Bombers at Elks picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 26, Elks 15

Moneyline

There is no way you can bet the Blue Bombers (-650), as Winnipeg would cost 6 1/2 times your potential return. There is no value in betting such heavy favorites like that, especially over the long term.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The ELKS +12.5 (-110) might be winless, but it did cover as a 15-point underdog just 2 weeks ago in Winnipeg. The Blue Bombers are 0-2 ATS this season as double-digit favorites, including a straight-up loss in OT at the Ottawa Redblack.

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Over/Under

As far as the total is concerned, the lean is to UNDER 44.5 (-110).

The Blue Bombers dropped a 50-burger on the BC Lions last time out and have scored 28 or more points in 3 straight games, including the Week 7 meeting with the Elks. That’s alarming for Under bettors.

However, the Elks are dead-last in the CFL in total yards per game (309.3) and points scored (13.1). While the defense has been giving, it did a decent job corraling the Bombers in the most recent meeting. It will be a close shave, but lean low.

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