Calgary Stampeders vs Edmonton Elks
July 7, 2022 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Edmonton Elks +3.5 / Calgary Stampeders -3.5
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The Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Elks meet Thursday in week 5 CFL action at Commonwealth Stadium. The Calgary Stampeders look for another win to get off to a 4-0 start. The Edmonton Elks look for a win to build on their 1-3 start.
The Calgary Stampeders have won their last 6 regular season games. Bo Levi Mitchell is completing 67.3 percent of his passes for 833 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Malik Henry and Kamar Jorden have combined for 402 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Reggie Begelton has 12 receptions. The Calgary Stampeders ground game is averaging 94.7 yards per contest, and Ka’Deem Carey leads the way with 165 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Calgary is allowing 26.7 points and 393 yards per game. Cameron Judge leads the Calgary Stampeders with 16 tackles, Shawn Lemon has 3 sacks and Jameer Thurman has 2 interceptions.
The Edmonton Elks have lost 11 of their last 13 regular season games. Nick Arbuckle is completing 64.2 percent of his passes for 795 yards, 2 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Kenny Lawler and Emmanuel Arceneaux have combined for 520 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Derel Walker has 12 receptions. The Edmonton Elks ground game is averaging 73.3 yards per contest, and James Wilder leads the way with 124 yards on 28 carries. Defensively, Edmonton is allowing 35 points and 409.8 yards per game. Adam Konar leads the Edmonton Elks with 17 tackles, Thomas Costigan has 2 sacks and Brady Sheldon has 1 interception.
The Calgary Stampeders are off to a terrific start, and they’ve had an extra week to prepare for this game. The last time we saw the Stampeders on the field, they beat the Elks while getting whatever they wanted offensively. The Edmonton Elks have been arguably the worst team in the league dating back to last season, and their lone win this season came against a winless Hamilton Tiger-Cats club. I love my home dogs, but it’s hard to find reasons to bet against the Stampeders in this spot. I’ll take Calgary by a touchdown, just like the first meeting.
