Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Calgary Stampeders
2023-08-18 21:00:00 EDT
The Line: Winnipeg Blue Bombers -4 / Calgary Stampeders +4
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders meet Friday in CFL action at McMahon Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are riding with a 7-2 record and have won 3 straight games. The Blue Bombers are 3-1 SU on the road this season. Zach Collaros is completing 69.8 percent of his passes for 2,298 yards, 16 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Dalton Schoen and Nic Demski have combined for 1,213 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Drew Wolitarsky has 26 receptions. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers ground game is averaging 119.6 yards per contest, and Brady Oliveira leads the way with 703 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Winnipeg is allowing 21.1 points and 334 yards per game. Adam Bighill leads the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with 45 tackles, Willie Jefferson has 8 sacks and Demerio Houston has 6 interceptions.
Calgary Stampeders Betting Preview
The Calgary Stampeders need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Stampeders are 1-3 SU at home this season. Jake Maier is completing 63 percent of his passes for 2,209 yards, 8 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Reggie Begelton and Tre Odoms-Dukes have combined for 1,057 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Clark Barnes has 25 receptions. The Calgary Stampeders ground game is averaging 92.4 yards per contest, and Dedrick Mills leads the way with 517 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Calgary is allowing 26.2 points and 347.3 yards per game. Micah Awe leads the Calgary Stampeders with 67 tackles, Mike Rose has 7 sacks and Cameron Judge has 2 interceptions.
Trends
The Blue Bombers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games and 26-11 ATS in their last 37 vs. West. The Stampeders are 8-22 ATS in their last 30 home games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The over is 5-1 in Blue Bombers last 6 road games. The under is 7-3-1 in Stampeders last 11 games overall.
Randy’s Pick
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers remain arguably the best team in the league, with possibly the best offense in the league. The Calgary Stampeders continue to have issues finishing games, they haven’t been able to win at home, and they’re the most recent effort was probably their most disappointing. Calgary also isn’t covering numbers. I have little use for the Stampeders at the moment. The line is more than reasonable. Give me the Blue Bombers and the reasonable line.
Liam Elyes's Free Pick: Winnipeg Blue Bombers -4
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