Four years ago, the Calgary Stampeders won the Grey Cup. Since 2005, the Stampeders have made the CFL playoffs every year. Based on that record of betting on CFL success, the Stampeders are one of the most respected brands on the board. By contrast, the Edmonton Elks have paled in comparison. Edmonton has failed to make the postseason in two of their previous three seasons. Edmonton has gone three consecutive seasons without a winning record. Of great concern is that the Elks are winless in their first two games this campaign. Calgary is a massive favorite for Saturday.
Edmonton Elks vs. Calgary Stampeders CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, June 25, 2022, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Elks | +8½ (-110) | 50½ (-110) | +295 |  |
| Stampeders | -8½ (-110) | 50½ (-110) | -355 | |
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Elks vs. Stampeders SBG Odds Overview – Elks Hunt for First Payout
At the onset of sports betting action for this game was a massive amount of money on the Stampeders. Edmonton is a hard team to sell for Saturday night’s game. Oddsmakers have had to raise the price on the Stampeders to a point where they might get some eventual equal action on the Elks. Bargain hunters may give the Elks a look based on the probability of an enhanced price. Casuals are terrified to step into Calgary with the struggling Elks. Especially at McMahon Stadium.
Elks Limp in With Horrible Look
Last week Edmonton lost to Saskatchewan 26-16 as 7.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 48.5. Previously the Elks lost at British Columbia 59-15 as 4.5-point dogs. The game went over the total of 48.5. Edmonton is 0-2 both straight up and against the spread with 1-1 over and under the total. Overall, the Elks rank 8th for total offense, 9th for scoring offense, 9th for total defense, and 9th for points allowed. Edmonton ranks as the worst club in the 9-team CFL.
Calgary is coming off a 30-27 win over Montreal as 3.5-point home favorites. And then the game went over the total of 47.5. The Stampeders are 2-0 straight up, 1-1 vs. the odds, and 2-0 over the total. Overall, Calgary ranks 7th for total offense, 2nd for scoring offense, 8th for total defense, and 7th for points allowed.
Elks at Stampeders Against the Spread
Edmonton has gotten the cash in only eight of its last 25 games. Further, the Elks have won only one of their most recent 12 games straight up. The Elks have covered the spread in just seven of their last 22 away games. Also, Edmonton went over the total in five of their most recent seven road tilts. Late on, the Stampeders have paid in seven of their most recent ten games. Calgary has gone over the total in four of their last five games.
Specifically in this series, Calgary has covered four of its most recent five games with Edmonton. Edmonton Elks has lost six of its last seven visits to Calgary straight up. Overall, Calgary has covered four of their last five against the Elks.
Elks at Stampeders SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Elks are the worst team on the field and the Betting on CFL board.
Elks at Stampeders SBG Best Bet: Calgary Stampeders.