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BC Lions at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s BC Lions at Winnipeg Blue Bombers Week 9 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The BC Lions (6-1) and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-2) meet Thursday at IG Field to open up Week 9 CFL action. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lions vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Lions covered the spread as 7-point favorites with a 27-0 win at the Edmonton Elks Saturday. QB Dane Evans started in place of QB Vernon Adams Jr. (knee) and went 25-of-32 passing for 330 yards and 2 TDs. Evans is expected to be the starter again Thursday.

The Blue Bombers failed to cover as 15-point home favorites in a 28-14 win vs. the Elks on July 20 before their Week 8 bye. Winnipeg has failed to cover in back-to-back games for the 1st time since a 3-game skid last season from Week 10-13.

In the 1st meeting this season between these teams, the Lions won 30-6 as 6-point road underdogs on June 22 as the Under 49 cashed.

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Lions 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 6:32 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lions +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Blue Bombers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions +6 (-110) | Blue Bombers -6 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Blue Bombers key injuries

Lions

QB Vernon Adams Jr. (knee) available
DL Josh Banks (hamstring) out
LB Isaiah Messam (foot) out
WR Dominique Rhymes (knee) available

Blue Bombers

LB Jared Beeksma (knee) out
DB Winston Rose (foot) questionable
WR Dalton Schoen (hip) questionable
LB Kyrie Wilson (Achilles) questionable

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Lions at Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 24, Lions 14

Moneyline

Winnipeg (-275) should get revenge after losing the 1st meeting this season, 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

The Blue Bombers are 5-1 ATS vs. the Lions when Winnipeg QB Zach Collaros plays. Winnipeg has also been amongst the better bounce-back teams in the CFL and has covered in 5 of its last 6 games after failing to cover in its previous contest (including last year’s regular season and playoffs). The Blue Bombers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games and should put up a much better performance than what we saw from them in the 1st meeting this season.

BET BLUE BOMBERS -6 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Lions and is 4-1 in the Blue Bombers’ last 5.

The Under has also hit in the last 3 meetings between these teams and should cash again Thursday in this pivotal game between the 2 best teams in the West.

BET UNDER 44.5 (-110).

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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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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Ottawa Redblacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Ottawa Redblacks Week 6 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-1) and Ottawa Redblacks (1-3) meet Saturday at TD Place Stadium. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Bombers vs. Redblacks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Blue Bombers covered the spread as 8-point home favorites with a 24-11 win vs. the Calgary Stampeders on July 7. Winnipeg’s 4 wins this season have been by an average margin of 14 points.

The Redblacks failed to cover as 1.5-point favorites in a 21-13 loss at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last Saturday. Ottawa QB Jeremiah Masoli (Achilles) was forced to leave in his season debut and will be out for the year.

Redblacks backup QB Tyrie Adams (ACL) is also out for the season after getting injured Week 4 in a 26-7 win at home vs. the Edmonton Elks on June 30. Rookie QB Dustin Crum will make his 1st career start Saturday for Ottawa.

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Blue Bombers at Redblacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blue Bombers -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Redblacks +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
Against the spread (ATS): Blue Bombers -9.5 (-110) | Redblacks +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blue Bombers at Redblacks key injuries

Blue Bombers

WR Nic Demski (hip) questionable
WR Janarion Grant (ankle) out
DL Jackson Jeffcoat (hip) questionable
OL Patrick Neufeld (not injury related) questionable
DB Jamal Parker (ankle) questionable
DB Winston Rose (foot) questionable

Redblacks

QB Tyrie Adams (ACL) out
DB Cariel Brooks (foot) out
QB Jeremiah Masoli (Achilles) out

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Blue Bombers at Redblacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 24, Redblacks 9

Moneyline

Winnipeg (-400) should beat Ottawa for the 6th straight time, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the ML when the Blue Bombers should win by margin.

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

Against the spread

Ottawa has had horrible luck with QB injuries the last 2 games. It’s hard to imagine that Crum will have much success vs. this Blue Bombers defense, especially since it has allowed just a total of 14 points over the last 2 games.

Winnipeg has been dominant all season, with the exception of a bizarre 30-6 loss as a 6-point home favorite vs. the BC Lions on June 22. The Blue Bombers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. teams with a losing record and should continue to beat up on inferior competition Saturday vs. the 1-3 Redblacks.

BET BLUE BOMBERS -9.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Winnipeg has allowed less than 12 points in back-to-contests and Ottawa has scored more than 15 points just once this season. The Under is 3-0 in the Blue Bombers’ last 3 games and 5-0 in the Redblacks’ last 5.

BET UNDER 44.5 (-110).

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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

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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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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Montreal Alouettes odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Montreal Alouettes Week 4 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-1) and Montreal Alouettes (2-0) meet Saturday at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Bombers vs. Alouettes odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Blue Bombers failed to cover the spread as 6-point home favorites June 22 in a 30-6 loss vs. the BC Lions. Winnipeg had won its 1st 2 games by an average margin of 14.5 points.

The Alouettes covered as 2.5-point underdogs June 23 in a 38-12 win at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. QB Cody Fajardo threw 2 TDs and ran for another score as Montreal improved to 2-0 ATS on the season.

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Blue Bombers at Alouettes odds

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:26 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blue Bombers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Alouettes +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
Against the spread (ATS): Blue Bombers -5.5 (-110) | Alouettes +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blue Bombers at Alouettes key injuries

Blue Bombers

LB Adam Bighill (not injury related) questionable
DB Demerio Houston (not injury related) questionable
DL Jackson Jeffcoat (calf) questionable
RB Brady Oliveira (thorax) questionable
WR Dalton Schoen (hip) questionable

Alouettes

DB Ciante Evans (leg) out
LB Avery Williams (arm) questionable

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Blue Bombers at Alouettes picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 32, Alouettes 24

Moneyline

Winnipeg (-210) should bounce back after getting embarrassed last time out, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Blue Bombers should win by margin. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.

PASS.

Against the spread

Winnipeg is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games after failing to cover in its previous contest (including last year’s regular season and playoffs).

Montreal has looked good so far this season, but has only faced the winless Tiger-Cats and the injury-riddled Ottawa Redblacks.

BET BLUE BOMBERS -5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Winnipeg led the CFL in points per game last season (27.8) and the Over is 5-1 in its last 6 road games.

Fajardo also seems to be getting more comfortable in Montreal’s system and has improved since his debut for the Alouettes (261 passing yards, 1 rushing TD).

BET OVER 45.5 (-110).

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BC Lions at Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s BC Lions at Winnipeg Blue Bombers Week 3 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Week 3 of the CFL schedule kicks off Thursday with the BC Lions (2-0) on the road against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-0). Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. ET at IG Field. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lions vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

BC has started the season strong. After a season-opening 25-15 win over Calgary as 2.5-point underdogs, they shut out Edmonton at home last week 22-0 as 7-point favorites, with the Under (46) cashing in.

The Blue Bombers opened the season with a 42-31 home win over Hamilton as 4.5-point favorites and then followed that up with a 45-27 road win over Saskatchewan as 7-point spread as favorites, with the Over (47.5) cashing in.

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Lions 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 7:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lions +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Blue Bombers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions +6.5 (-110) | Blue Bombers -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Lions at Blue Bombers key injuries

Lions

WR Dominique Rhymes (foot) out

Blue Bombers

DB Alden Darby (illness) questionable
OL Tui Eli (leg) questionable
DB Demerio Houston (not injury related) questionable
DL Cam Lawson (knee) doubtful
RB Bradley Olveira (thorax) doubtful
WR Dalton Schoen (hip) questionable

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Lions at Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 32, Lions 23

Moneyline

The Lions have been winning with defense thus far, allowing 15 points in 2 games. But the Blue Bombers offense has not been stopped, scoring 42 and 45 points in their 2 games. Even if the Lions slow the Bombers and keep them in the 30s, they have not scored more than 25 in 2 games.

I like Winnipeg for the win, but the moneyline isn’t worth the action, having to wager 2.5 times what you can win.

PASS.

Against the spread

Both teams are 2-0 ATS this season, both have won both their games by double digits aand both have won at home and on the road.

The question is whether the Lions can both score enough and slow Winnipeg’s high-flying offense.

BET BLUE BOMBERS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Both of the Bombers’ games have blown way past the projected total while neither of the Lions’ games has even reached 40 total points, which is less than what Winnipeg scored in both its games.

There is no reason to believe the Bombers will slow down much and they have allowed 29.0 points per game thus far.

BET OVER 48.5 (-120).

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Saskatchewan Roughriders odds, picks and predictions

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

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-0) and the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0) battle Friday night at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (CBS Sports 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 rolled to a 42-31 victory — a 4.5-point favorites — against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last weekend at IG Field in Manitoba in a 2021 Grey Cup rematch. Winnipeg went for 478 total yards, with 138 yards on the ground. The Bombers had fired out to a 29-4 halftime lead before the T-Cats made it somewhat respectable in the 2nd half.

The Roughriders managed a 17-13 road victory — as 2.5-point underdogs — against the Edmonton Elks Sunday, and now face the quick turnaround. The Riders held the Elks to just 73 rushing yards, while outgaining Edmonton by a 305-to-243 margin in total yards. Saskatchewan racked up 5 sacks, while each team turned it over 3 times in a sloppy game.

— Stats from the CFL official website

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Blue Bombers at Roughriders odds

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Moneyline (ML): Blue Bombers -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Roughriders +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread (ATS): Blue Bombers -6.5 (-110) | Roughriders +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blue Bombers at Roughriders key injuries

Blue Bombers

QB Trevor Harris (hip) questionable
DB Nick Marshall (shoulder) doubtful
LB Derrick Moncrief (shoulder) out
P Kaare Vedvik (hip) out
WR Derel Walker (knee) out

Roughriders

OL Tui Eli (leg) out
DL Jackson Jeffcoat (calf) doubtful
DL Cam Lawson (knee) out
FB Mike Miller (shoulder) doubtful
RB Brady Oliveira (hip) questionable
WR Dalton Schoen (ankle) questionable

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Blue Bombers at Roughriders picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 29, Roughriders 19

Moneyline

Winnipeg (-250) will cost you 2½ times your potential return in this projected road win. That’s too risky for not enough reward.

Still, Saskatchewan (+200) cannot be trusted against the high-octane Winnipeg offense, even at home. These teams are just on 2 different planes.

PASS.

Against the spread

WINNIPEG -6.5 (-110) is a solid play, even on the road, especially if this line stays under 7.5, or even a flat 7.

The Blue Bombers routed the Ti-Cats last week by 11 points. It would have been much worse, but Winnipeg took its foot off the gas in the 2nd half.

Saskatchewan was sloppy last week in a win at Edmonton, turning it over 3 times. The Roughriders can’t afford to do that against Winnipeg or they’ll get boat-raced.

Over/Under

OVER 46.5 (-110) is the lean. Go lightly and play a HALF UNIT at best.

Winnipeg nearly took care of the Over itself in Week 1, posting a league-high 42 points. On the flip side, Saskatchewan combined for just 30 points in the Week 1 win at Edmonton.

That’s why this isn’t a slam-dunk play in Week 2. The Roughriders offense will struggle to put up points, and the Blue Bombers should see a lot more resistance this week vs. last week’s matchup.

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

Analyzing Friday’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Winnipeg Blue Bombers Week 1 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers open their seasons Friday at IG Field. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Tiger-Cats vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Tiger-Cats finished their 2022 season with a 28-17 loss as 1.5-point underdogs at the Montreal Alouettes in the East semifinal. Hamilton had gone 8-10 straight up and 7-11 against the spread (ATS) in the regular season.

The Tiger-Cats signed QB Bo Levi Mitchell in the offseason. The 2-time Grey Cup MVP finished with 9 TDs and 6 INTs as a member of the Calgary Stampeders in 2022.

The Blue Bombers lost as 5-point favorites 24-23 vs. the Toronto Argonauts in the 109th Grey Cup last season. Winnipeg finished their regular season 15-3 straight up, while going 11-7 ATS.

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Tiger-Cats 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 1:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Tiger-Cats +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Blue Bombers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Tiger-Cats +5.5 (-115) | Blue Bombers -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 47 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Tiger-Cats at Blue Bombers key injuries

Tiger-Cats

OL Joel Figueroa (knee) questionable
OL Chris Van Zeyl (hips) out

Blue Bombers

DL Jackson Jeffcoat (hip) questionable
FB Mike Miller (shoulder) questionable
DB Jamal Parker (ankle) doubtful
DB Winston Rose (foot) questionable

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Tiger-Cats at Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Bombers 26, Tiger-Cats 19

Moneyline

PASS.

The Blue Bombers (-200) should get revenge after losing the last meeting 48-31 as 6-point favorites in Hamilton Sept. 17. However, there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when Winnipeg should win by margin. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.

Against the spread

BET BLUE BOMBERS -5.5 (-105).

The Tiger-Cats should improve this year after bringing in Mitchell, but chemistry may be an issue early on in the season. The Blue Bombers re-signed many of their veteran players in the offseason and should pick up where they left off as arguably the best team in the league. Look for Hamilton to be underwhelming offensively as Winnipeg wins by at least a TD.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 47 (-110).

Winnipeg’s defense should come out extra focused Friday after losing by 1 point in the Grey Cup and giving up 48 points the last time these teams met. Hamilton shouldn’t be too productive offensively early in the season as Mitchell will still be getting adjusted to a new system. I’ll be looking to play Unders in Tiger-Cats games early on until they start to gel offensively or until the market overcorrects.

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109th Grey Cup: Toronto Argonauts vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Toronto Argonauts vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Grey Cup odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet in the 109th Grey Cup Sunday at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET. (TSN/RDS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s‘ lines around the Argonauts vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Argonauts covered the spread as 4-point home favorites in a 34-27 East Division final win vs. the Montreal Alouettes last Sunday. QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw 2 TDs as the Over (48) hit for the 3rd time in Toronto’s last 4 games.

Bethel-Thompson was the backup in the Argonauts’ last Grey Cup appearance, a 27-24 win as 7-point underdogs vs. the Calgary Stampeders in 2017.

The defending 2-time Grey Cup champion Blue Bombers covered as 4-point home favorites in a 28-20 West Division final win vs. the BC Lions last Sunday. QB Zach Collaros exited with an ankle injury in the final 2 minutes, but said he’ll be ready to play Sunday.

Winnipeg covered as a 2.5-point favorite in its most recent Grey Cup win, a 33-25 victory at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2021.

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Argonauts vs. Blue Bombers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 6:34 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Argonauts +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Blue Bombers -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Argonauts +5.5 (-105) | Blue Bombers -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Argonauts vs. Blue Bombers picks and predictions

Prediction

Argonauts 21, Blue Bombers 20

Moneyline

Sprinkle on ARGONAUTS (+180).

It is uncommon for teams to 3-peat in the CFL. The last team to win 3-plus consecutive Grey Cups was the Edmonton Eskimos from 1978-1982. Winnipeg trying to make history with a hobbled starting QB should create a perfect storm for Toronto to get the upset win. However, this will be my smallest bet of the game.

Against the spread

BET ARGONAUTS +5.5 (-105).

At first glance, Winnipeg winning its 3rd consecutive Grey Cup may seem like a foregone conclusion. However, Collaros’ ankle injury should limit the Blue Bombers’ offense and help keep this game low-scoring. The lower the score, the more valuable each point becomes on the Argonauts spread. I’ll take the points with Toronto for my best bet of the game.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 46.5 (-105).

Winnipeg has allowed the least yards per game this season at 342.9. Combine its elite defense with Collaros not being at 100% and both teams should have trouble scoring.

The Blue Bombers scored 33 points in the 108th Grey Cup, but that number is misleading. Winnipeg had just 10 points through 3 quarters before the Tiger-Cats’ 4th-quarter collapse. The Blue Bombers should struggle on offense Sunday as the back-to-back Most Outstanding Player Award winner deals with limited mobility.

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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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Stampeders at Blue Bombers odds, lines, predictions and picks

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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