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Edmonton Elks vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL Picks, Odds, Predictions 9/18/21

Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Edmonton Elks
September 18, 2021 9:45 pm EDT
The Line: Edmonton Elks +7
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Elks meet Saturday in week 7 CFL action at Commonwealth Stadium. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers look for another win to build on their surprising 5-1 record. The Edmonton Elks need a win here to get back to a .500 record.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have won nine of their last 10 games overall. Zach Collaros is completing 69.1 percent of his passes for 1,479 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Collaros has one or less touchdown passes in four of his last nine games. Kenny Lawler and Nic Demski have combined for 781 receiving yards and five touchdowns while Rasheed Bailey has 21 receptions. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers ground game is averaging 91 yards per contest, and Andrew Harris leads the way with 256 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Winnipeg is allowing 12.7 points and 352 yards per game. Adam Bighill leads the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with 35 tackles, Jackson Jeffcoat has five sacks and Deatrick Nichols has two interceptions.

The Edmonton Elks have lost six of their last nine games overall. Trevor Harris is completing 74.1 percent of his passes for 1,481 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions. Harris has seven touchdown passes and seven interceptions in his last six games. Derel Walker and Greg Ellingson have combined for 629 receiving yards on 51 catches while Mike Jones has 16 receptions. The Edmonton Elks ground game is averaging 103.8 yards per contest, and James Wilder leads the way with 428 yards on 75 carries. Defensively, Edmonton is allowing 22.8 points and 282.2 yards per game. Nyles Morgan leads the Edmonton Elks with 22 tackles, Jake Ceresna has three sacks and Trumaine Washington has one interception.

The Blue Bombers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and 25-10 ATS in their last 35 games overall. The Elks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games and 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall. The under is 7-1 in Blue Bombers last 8 games overall. The under is 10-4 in Elks last 14 Saturday games. The Blue Bombers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Edmonton and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have been winning and covering machines dating back to the 2019 season, and you shouldn’t make a habit of betting against them. With that said, we’re getting a free touchdown with the Elks, a club that’s better than their record indicates. The Edmonton Elks are first in the league in both total offense and total defense. It’s just a matter of finishing drives. Give me the Elks and the free touchdown.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Edmonton Elks +7

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