Toronto Argonauts vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL Picks, Odds, Predictions 8/21/21

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts meet Saturday in week 3 CFL action at BMO Field. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers look for another win to improve to 3-0. The Toronto Argonauts need a win here to get a game above a .500 record.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers six straight games dating back to the 2019 season. Zach Collaros is completing 73.5 percent of his passes for 509 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Collaros has one or less touchdown passes in three of his last six games. Kenny Lawler and Nic Demski have combined for 306 receiving yards and three touchdowns while Rasheed Bailey has seven receptions. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers ground game is averaging 101 yards per contest, and Brady Oliveira leads the way with 155 yards on 35 carries. Defensively, Winnipeg is allowing 6.5 points and 293 yards per game. Adam Bighill leads the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with 11 tackles, Casey Sayles has one sack and Jontrell Rocquemore has one interception.

The Toronto Argonauts have lost four of their last seven games overall. Mcleod Bethel-Thompson is completing 63.2 percent of his passes for 424 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. Bethel-Thompson and Nick Arbuckle have combined for two touchdowns and one interception. Ricky Collins Jr. and Eric Rogers have combined for 259 receiving yards on 17 catches while Daniel Braverman has 13 receptions. The Toronto Argonauts ground game is averaging 89.5 yards per contest, and John White leads the way with 139 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Toronto is allowing 20 points and 349 yards per game. Jeff Richards leads the Toronto Argonauts with 13 tackles, Henoc Muamba has one sack and Jamal Peters has one interception.

The Blue Bombers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games and 42-20-1 ATS in their last 63 games overall. The Argonauts are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The under is 4-0 in Blue Bombers last 4 games overall. The under is 5-0 in Argonauts last 5 games overall. The Blue Bombers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.

It’s not easy to beat the same team twice in as many weeks and the Argos get a big boost finally playing at home. However, the Blue Bombers had their way with Toronto last week and they’re flexing their muscle early as one of the best defensive teams in the league. We’re not being asked to lay much. Give me the Blue Bombers for the 3-0 start.