So far, the 2-time defending champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers are undefeated. And they are still drawing plenty of betting on CFL support. But a deeper look at the Blue Bombers shows some cause for pause. Winnipeg does not have the metrics of a dominant championship team. Additionally, their board value does not match their record. The Edmonton Elks are recovering from a poor start. But the Elks have some of the worst metrics in the CFL. On Friday night, the Elks will host the Blue Bombers on ESPN2. Edmonton has little margin for error in the tough West Division.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Edmonton Elks CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, July 22, 2022, 9 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Blue Bombers | -7½ (-105) | 46½ (-110) | -310 |  |
| Elks | +7½ (-115) | 46½ (-110) | +255 | |
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Blue Bombers at Elks SBG Odds Overview
At the beginning of the betting action, the Blue Bombers got most of the sportsbook action. Winnipeg has plenty of cache with gamblers. A 2-time defending champion will always draw vast support from casual gamblers. Correlate that sharps have a hard time resisting such excellence as well. Edmonton’s poor start chased off the betting public early on. And there are not many squares that want to step into Winnipeg with a weaker Elks team. Sharps may give the home dog a peak.
Elks Rally for Improbable Win
Last week at Montreal, the Elks fell behind 24-6 in the 2nd quarter and trailed 31-12 in the 3rd. Somehow Edmonton rallied with the final 20 points of the game to win 32-31. Taylor Cornelius threw for 230 yards and a TD in the win. As a result, Edmonton is 2-4 straight up, 3-3 against the spread, and 5-1 over the total. The Elks rank 9th for total offense, 7th for scoring offense, 9th for total defense, and 9th for points allowed. As a result of his performance, Cornelius is the starting quarterback.
Bombers Off Win and Bye
Last time out, Winnipeg got the money in a 43-22 win at the BC Lions as 2-point dogs. The game went over the total of 50.5. BC was undefeated and looking for a statement-making triumph at home. But the Blue Bombers slapped them back down. Winnipeg is 6-0 straight up, 3-2 against the spread, and 2-2 under the total. The Blue Bombers rank 7th for total offense, 5th for scoring offense, 6th for total defense, and 1st for points allowed. Since July 9, Winnipeg has been idle.
Blue Bombers at Elks Against the Spread
Of major concern is that Edmonton is 2-13 straight up in their last 16 games. And then they went over the total in six of their previous seven games. Edmonton has covered only two of their last ten home games.
Overall, Winnipeg has won five consecutive games straight up against the Elks. The Blue Bombers are 5-2 against the spread at Edmonton. Also, the Blue Bombers are 6-1 straight up at Edmonton. The Blue Bombers and Elks are 4-10 under the total at Edmonton.
Blue Bombers at Elks SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, we have a strong Winnipeg team that will be well rested and prepared. Edmonton lacks the staying power to bank on in this Betting on CFL matchup.
Blue Bombers at Elks SBG Best Bet: Winnipeg Blue Bombers.