The Ottawa Redblacks and Edmonton Elks meet Sunday in CFL action at Commonwealth Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview
The Ottawa Redblacks need a win to snap a 4-game losing streak. The Redblacks are 1-4 SU on the road this season. Dustin Crum is completing 70.9 percent of his passes for 1,421 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Justin Hardy and Jaelon Acklin have combined for 1,027 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Nate Behar has 35 receptions. The Ottawa Redblacks ground game is averaging 127.8 yards per contest, and Crum leads the way with 451 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Ottawa is allowing 25.3 points and 396.4 yards per game. Frankie Griffin leads the Ottawa Redblacks with 38 tackles, Bryce Carter has 6 sacks and Brandin Dandridge has 4 interceptions.
Edmonton Elks Betting Preview
The Edmonton Elks look to build on their first win of the season. Edmonton hasn’t won back to back games since early 2021. Taylor Cornelius is completing 58.6 percent of his passes for 1,295 yards, 4 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Steven Dunbar Jr. and Kyran Moore have combined for 905 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Dillon Mitchell has 26 receptions. The Edmonton Elks ground game is averaging 97.5 yards per contest, and Kevin Brown leads the way with 529 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Edmonton is allowing 266 points and 407.5 yards per game. Nyles Morgan leads the Edmonton Elks with 59 tackles, A.C. Leonard has 9 sacks and Loucheiz Purifoy has 3 interceptions.
Trends
The RedBlacks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in August and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Elks are 18-40 ATS in their last 58 home games and 7-20 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win. The over is 5-1 in RedBlacks last 6 games overall. The under is 8-3 in Elks last 11 games overall. The RedBlacks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Edmonton and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Randy’s Pick
The Ottawa Redblacks are only getting the benefit of the doubt because they’ve won 3 games compared to one win for the Elks, and they smoked Edmonton earlier this season 26-7. The truth is I want nothing to do with either of these teams given their current form. The Redblacks are taking steps backwards defensively during this losing streak. The Elks are coming off their first win of the season and should have a pep in their step as they return home. Two below average teams, if forced to pick, I’ll grab the free points with the home team.