Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs BC Lions Prediction 6-22-23 CFL Picks

The BC Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet Thursday in CFL action at IG Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

BC Lions Betting Preview 

Vernon Adams Jr. is completing 74.3 percent of his passes for 600 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Dominique Rhymes and Alexander Hollins have combined for 312 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Justin McInnis has 6 receptions. The BC Lions ground game is averaging 127 yards per contest, and Taquan Mizzell leads the way with 174 yards on 30 attempts. Defensively, BC is allowing 7.5 points and 204.5 yards per game. Boseko Lokombo leads the BC Lions with 14 tackles, Mathieu Betts has 2 sacks and T. J. Lee has 1 interception.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Preview 

Zach Collaros is completing 72.1 percent of his passes for 647 yards, 5 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Dalton Schoen and Nic Demski have combined for 374 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Drew Wolitarsky has 8 receptions. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers ground game is averaging 130.5 yards per contest, and Brady Oliveira leads the way with 155 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Winnipeg is allowing 29 points and 363.5 yards per game. Adam Bighill leads the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with 9 tackles, Willie Jefferson has 2 sacks and Demerio Houston has 2 interceptions.

Trends

The Lions are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in June and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Blue Bombers are 24-9 ATS in their last 33 home games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 6-0 in Lions last 6 games overall. The under is 15-6 in Blue Bombers last 21 home games. The Lions are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Winnipeg and 7-22-1 ATS in their last 30 meetings.

Randy’s Pick

The BC Lions in the underdog role is always appealing, but it’s hard to bet against the Blue Bombers. Not only was Winnipeg the best team a year ago, but it’s off to a terrific start this season and has been covering machines at home over the years. Also, the Blue Bombers have won 8 of the lat 10 meetings against the Lions, and most of those wins weren’t competitive. In fact, 7 of the 8 wins came by double digits. At home, give me the Blue Bombers.