Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Calgary Stampeders 7/15/22 CFL Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet Thursday in week 6 CFL action at IG Field. The Calgary Stampeders look to get off to a fast 5-0 start. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers also look to remain undefeated on the season. 

The Calgary Stampeders have won their last 7 regular season games. Bo Levi Mitchell is completing 69 percent of his passes for 1,112 yards, 6 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Malik Henry and Kamar Jorden have combined for 618 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Reggie Begelton has 14 receptions. The Calgary Stampeders ground game is averaging 112.3 yards per contest, and Ka’Deem Carey leads the way with 269 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Calgary is allowing 21.5 points and 366.5 yards per game. Cameron Judge leads the Calgary Stampeders with 21 tackles, Shawn Lemon has 3 sacks and Jameer Thurman has 2 interceptions.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have won 13 of their last 15 regular season games. Zach Collaros is completing 72.3 percent of his passes for 1,221 yards, 7 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Greg Ellingson and Dalton Schoen have combined for 699 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Rasheed Bailey has 16 receptions. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers ground game is averaging 90.6 yards per contest, and Brady Oliveira leads the way with 188 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Winnipeg is allowing 17 points and 379.8 yards per game. Nicholas Taylor leads the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with 21 tackles, Willie Jefferson has 2 sacks and Winston Rose has 1 interception.

This so far is the best game of the season, and it should be a fun one. The Calgary Stampeders are attractive in the underdog role given their start and their offense has been impressive, but their pass defense has been trouble at times, and it’s led to a lot of games coming down to the wire. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have the best scoring defense in the league, and they stop the run. The Blue Bombers likely grind this game out. I’m going to give the edge to the home team here with the reasonable chalk.