Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs BC Lions Prediction 8-3-23 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 

The BC Lions look to build on their impressive 6-1 start and 3-game winning streak. The Lions are 3-1 SU on the road this season. Vernon Adams Jr. is completing 70.9 percent of his passes for 1,528 yards, 9 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Alexander Hollins and Keon Hatcher have combined for 784 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Justin McInnis has 17 receptions. The BC Lions ground game is averaging 92.1 yards per contest, and Taquan Mizzell leads the way with 363 yards on 68 attempts. Defensively, BC is allowing 13.4 points and 281 yards per game. Boseko Lokombo leads the BC Lions with 41 tackles, Mathieu Betts has 10 sacks and Garry Peters has 2 interceptions.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Preview 

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are riding with a 5-2 record and are fresh off a bye week. The Blue Bombers are 3-1 SU at home this season. Zach Collaros is completing 70.5 percent of his passes for 1,923 yards, 13 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Dalton Schoen and Nic Demski have combined for 908 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Drew Wolitarsky has 22 receptions. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers ground game is averaging 111.9 yards per contest, and Brady Oliveira leads the way with 526 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Winnipeg is allowing 21 points and 341.7 yards per game. Adam Bighill leads the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with 33 tackles, Willie Jefferson has 8 sacks and Demerio Houston has 5 interceptions.

Trends

The Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in August and 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Blue Bombers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in August. The under is 9-2 in Lions last 11 games overall. The under is 4-1 in Blue Bombers last 5 games overall. The Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Winnipeg and 8-22-1 ATS in their last 31 meetings.

Randy’s Pick

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are getting the benefit of the doubt here because they’re at home, and they’ve had an extra week to prepare. Statement game for the Blue Bombers and you should expect them to show up in front of their home fans. With that said, we’re getting free points with the BC Lions, the best team in the league through 7 games. BC is the best defensive team in the league and second in total offense. BC also beat Winnipeg already this season 30-6 on the road. I understand the line being what it is, but the value is with BC and the free points.