BC Lions vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers
August 18, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: BC Lions -2.5
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions meet Sunday in week 11 CFL action at BC Place. Here’s a BC Lions vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Prediction. This article will include a BC Lions vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Pick.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Blue Bombers are 0-4 SU on the road this season. Zach Collaros is completing 69.3 percent of his passes for 2,018 yards, 4 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Ontaria Wilson and Nic Demski have combined for 1,033 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Drew Wolitarsky has 26 receptions. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers ground game is averaging 107.2 yards per contest, and Brady Oliveira leads the way with 611 yards on 107 carries. Defensively, Winnipeg is allowing 20.7 points and 335.6 yards per game. Adam Bighill leads the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with 43 tackles, Devin Adams has 4 sacks and Tyrell Ford has 3 interceptions.
BC Lions Betting Preview
The BC Lions need a win to snap a 3-game losing streak. The BC Lions are 3-0 SU at home this season. Vernon Adams Jr. is completing 64.5 percent of his passes for 2,469 yards, 14 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Justin McInnis and Alexander Hollins have combined for 1,558 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Ayden Eberhardt has 15 receptions. The BC Lions ground game is averaging 82.8 yards per contest, and William Stanback leads the way with 518 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, BC is allowing 25.3 points and 390.9 yards per game. Ben Hladik leads the BC Lions with 51 tackles, Joshua Archibald has 4 sacks and Ciante Evans has 2 interceptions.
BC Lions vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Prediction
The BC Lions are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, where they’re undefeated. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers haven’t won on the road, so those things alone should have you leaning toward BC. With that said, the Blue Bombers shutout the Lions two weeks ago, 25-0. You can make a strong argument the Blue Bombers are the best defense in the league, and they’ve had an extra week to prepare for this game. The value is with the Blue Bombers and the free points, even with their struggles on the road this season.
