So far, the Edmonton Elks have not offered much for gamblers to believe in. Edmonton ranks near the bottom of all betting on CFL metrics. But their most recent game was a win over the even worse Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Despite the victory, gamblers will not likely buy into the Elks. By contrast, the Calgary Stampeders offer a different problem on the board. Calgary is undefeated but in the red. Too much public appeal is the Stampeders’ challenge against the oddsmakers. Calgary has one of the most prolific offenses in the CFL.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Edmonton Elks CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, July 7, 2022, 9 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Stampeders | -3½ (-110) | 52 (-110) | -168 |  |
| Elks | +3½ (-110) | 52 (-110) | +148 | |
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Stampeders at Elks SBG Odds Overview
At the beginning of sportsbook action will be a flood of public money on Calgary. Oddsmakers know that nobody wants to step into the Stampeders with a weak Edmonton Elks team. However, both teams are defying their public image with gamblers. Edmonton is a terrible team that is breaking even with the odds. In comparison, Calgary is an undefeated overlay that is in the red. Oddsmakers will be offering a bargain on the unwanted Elks. Calgary backers will be charged a premium price based on public perception.
Calgary Defense Leaving Back Door Open
Last time out, Calgary beat Edmonton 30-23 as 9.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 48.5. Calgary is 3-0 straight up, 1-2 against the spread, and 3-0 over the total. Overall the Stampeders rank 2nd for total offense, 2nd for scoring offense, 7th for total defense, and 6th for points allowed.
Elks Fres Off First Win of Season
Edmonton is coming off a 29-25 win at Hamilton as 6.5-point dogs. Also, the game went over the total of 46.5. Edmonton is 1-3 straight up, 2-2 vs. the odds, and 3-1 over the total. In Sum, the Elks rank 8th for total offense, 6th for scoring offense, 8th for total defense, and 9th for points allowed.
Stampeders at Elks Betting Trends
Late on, the Stampeders have gone over the total in five of their last six games. Calgary has covered five of their last six games on the road. The Stamps are 4-1 over the total in their most recent five away games.
Of major concern is that Edmonton has lost 12 of its most recent 14 games straight up. The Elks have gone over the total in four of their most recent five matchups. Edmonton has lost 11 of their last 14 home games straight up.
Specifically, the Stamps have won five of their last six straight up against the Elks in this series. Calgary got the cash in four of their previous six against Edmonton. Edmonton and Calgary have gone over the total in four of their last five meetings. Also, at Edmonton, this series is 5-2 over the total.
Stampeders at Elks SBG Free Picks
In this Betting on CFL situation, Calgary has a distinct advantage at quarterback. Namely, Bo Levi Mitchell rates the edge over Edmonton’s Nick Arbuckle. So far, Mitchell has a 96.4 QB rating compared to Arbuckle’s 71.1. Arbuckle has a 2/6 TD/INT ratio compared to Mitchell’s 4/2.
Stampeders at Elks SBG Best Bet: Calgary Stampeders.