At the beginning of the season, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were the understandable Canadian Football League betting favorite to win the Grey Cup. Head coach Mike O’Shea has led the Blue Bombers to Grey Cup titles in 2019 and 2021. And quarterback Zach Collaros is among the best in the CFL. Yet, Winnipeg lacks dominant metrics for all of its success in 2022. By contrast, the BC Lions are the surprise team of the league. And with the metrics of a champion. Quarterback Nathan Rourke is near the top of the CFL passing stats.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. BC Lions CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, July 9, 2022, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN News |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Blue Bombers | +3 (-110) | 48 (-110) | +135 |  |
| Lions | -3 (-110) | 48 (-110) | -155 | |
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Blue Bombers at Lions SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, BC has caught the sportsbook attention of gamblers with its strong start. Winnipeg is a surprising underdog for this game. Thus, many sharps will see the Grey Cup champions as a power value. Counter to that are Casuals loading up on the Lions.
Blue Bombers Seek to Target Payout Window
Overall, Winnipeg is 4-0 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 2-1 over the total. Winnipeg ranks 8th for total offense, 5th for scoring offense, 6th for total defense, and 1st for points allowed. Quarterback Zach Collaros has a 97.2 QB rating with four TDs and three interceptions. Winnipeg is coming off a 23-22 win at Toronto as 3.5-point overlays.
Lions Printing Money Team Overview
Correlate that BC is 3-0 straight up, 3-0 against the spread, and 2-1 over the total. The Lions rank 1st for scoring offense, 1st for overall offense, 1st for total defense, and 2nd for points allowed. Overall, Nathan Rourke has a 130.0 QB rating with nine TD passes and two interceptions. BC is coming off a 34-31 win and cover at Ottawa.
Blue Bombers at Lions Vs. The Line
Late on, the Blue Bombers have failed to cover six of their last nine games. But Winnipeg has won five consecutive games straight up. The Blue Bombers are 2-5 under the total in their previous seven games. Specifically, the Blue Bombers have won seven of their last nine away games straight up.
British Columbia has gotten the money in four of its last five games. Also, the Lions have won four of their previous five games straight up. BC is 8-1 over the total in its previous nine games. Additionally, at home, the Lions are 4-1 over the total.
In sum, the Blue Bombers have paid in 12 of its last 14 games against the Lions. Winnipeg has won five of their last six games straight up against British Columbia. This series has gone 4-9 over the total in the previous 14 meetings. Specifically, at BC, the Blue Bombers have covered six of their last seven games. While five of the previous seven games in this series at BC went over the total.
Blue Bombers at Lions SBG Free Picks
In this situation, gamblers can get a proven champion at plus points. Winnipeg should play their best game of the season in this CFL Betting matchup.
Blue Bombers at Lions SBG Best Bet: Winnipeg Blue Bombers.