Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Prediction 6-16-23 CFL Picks

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders meet Friday in CFL action at Mosaic Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Preview

Zach Collaros is completing 70 percent of his passes for 354 yards, 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Nic Demski and Dalton Schoen have combined for 173 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Brady Oliveira has 2 receptions. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers ground game is averaging 145 yards per contest, and Oliveira leads the way with 113 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Winnipeg is allowing 31 points and 266 yards per game. Brandon Alexander leads the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with 5 tackles, Willie Jefferson has 2 sacks and Demerio Houston has 2 interceptions.

Saskatchewan Roughriders Betting Preview

Trevor Harris is completing 60.6 percent of his passes for 179 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Samuel Emilus and Jake Wieneke have combined for 97 receiving yards on 7 catches, while Shawn Bane Jr. has 6 receptions. The Saskatchewan Roughriders ground game is averaging 135 yards per contest, and Jamal Morrow leads the way with 80 yards on 14 attempts. Defensively, Saskatchewan is allowing 13 points and 275 yards per game. Rolan Milligan leads the Saskatchewan Roughriders with 5 tackles, Demarcus Christmas has 1 sack and Jayden Dalke has 1 interception.

Trends 

The Blue Bombers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in June and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Roughriders are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The over is 4-1 in Blue Bombers last 5 road games. The under is 4-1 in Roughriders last 5 games overall. The Blue Bombers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings.

Randy’s Free Pick

The Saskatchewan Roughriders at home in the underdog role can be appealing, but they still have some showing and proving to do, and beating up on the Elks in their season opener doesn’t move the needle much. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers remain the team to beat, they looked great on both sides of the ball in their opener, and they’ve had success covering numbers dating back to last season. The Blue Bombers are just an easy team to trust. I’ll lay the chalk.