The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet Saturday in CFL action at IG Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Betting Preview
The Saskatchewan Roughriders look for a win after winning 3 of their last 4 games. The Roughriders have lost 12 of their last 18 regular season games. Trevor Harris is completing 67.1 percent of his passes for 1,274 yards, 6 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Tevin Jones and Shawn Bane Jr. have combined for 1,384 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Samuel Emilus has 39 receptions. The Saskatchewan Roughriders ground game is averaging 85.4 yards per contest, and Jamal Morrow leads the way with 598 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Saskatchewan is allowing 27.5 points and 344.5 yards per game. Larry Dean leads the Saskatchewan Roughriders with 65 tackles, Pete Robertson has 5 sacks and Nick Marshall has 4 interceptions.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers look to avoid back to back losses for the first time this season. The Blue Bombers have won 4 straight home games. Zach Collaros is completing 67.6 percent of his passes for 2,817 yards, 22 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Dalton Schoen and Nic Demski have combined for 1,607 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Kenny Lawler has 22 receptions. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers ground game is averaging 124.5 yards per contest, and Brady Oliveira leads the way with 990 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Winnipeg is allowing 21.4 points and 320.9 yards per game. Adam Bighill leads the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with 57 tackles, Willie Jefferson has 8 sacks and Demerio Houston has 7 interceptions.
Trends
The Roughriders are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 road games and 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall. The Blue Bombers are 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 home games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The over is 4-0 in Roughriders last 4 games overall. The over is 4-1 in Blue Bombers last 5 games overall. The Roughriders are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Winnipeg and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 meetings.
Randy’s Pick
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are probably worth a look with the free points, given that they beat the Blue Bombers last week in overtime. However, the Blue Bombers beat the Roughriders on the road in week 2, so we can’t overreact to one game. Also, the Blue Bombers have responded from their two previous losses with double-digit victories. The Blue Bombers have been too consistent to bet against, even if they’re not covering numbers lately. I’m still laying the chalk.