The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will face the Ottawa Redblacks for the second consecutive week. Last week the Blue Bombers needed a late field goal in the final seconds to escape with a 19-17 win as 7-point home favorites. On Friday, the Redblacks will get the betting on CFL home field against the Blue Bombers. Ottawa may be encouraged by its performance against the Blue Bombers. The Redblacks have been one of the worst teams in the CFL for the past two seasons. By contrast, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are the 2-time defending Grey Cup champions.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Ottawa Redblacks CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, June 17, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, Ontario |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Blue Bombers | -2½ (-120) | 45½ (-110) | -150 |  |
| Redblacks | +2½ (EV) | 45½ (-110) | +130 | |
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Ottawa Redblacks SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, we have the most respected team in the CFL against one of the worst. Winnipeg is drawing the vast majority of offshore betting action. Cause by the mutual reputations of the two teams. Wise Guys may shop Ottawa based on their ability to cover at Winnipeg in the season opener. Squares will still lean towards the Blue Bombers. Despite the fact that the casual bettors aren’t included in taking away teams.
Blue Bombers Get the Win but Redblacks Get the Money
Last week the Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat the Ottawa Red Blacks 19-17 as 7-point home favorites. Ottawa and Winnipeg went over the total of 49. Ottawa had an impressive total yard advantage of 431 to 289. The game was decided on a Marc Liegghio 25-yard field goal at the 15:54 mark of the 4th quarter.
Namely, Jeremiah Masoli had a good game for the Red Blacks. Masoli arrived from Hamilton, where he played for six years. Masoli was 24-34 for 380 yards with one TD and one interception. His QB rating was 105.0. In comparison, Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros was 18-26 for 188 yards and one TD. His quarterback rating was 102.7.
Blue Bombers at Redblacks Against the Spread
Late on, the Blue Bombers have gotten the cash in 15 out of 23 games. But Winnipeg has failed to cover five of their most recent six games. Winnipeg has gone under the total in 13 out of their last 19 games.
To summarize, Ottawa has gotten the cash in just seven of its last 25 games. The Red Blacks have gone under the total in five consecutive games. Ottawa covered only two of their previous eight home games.
In sum, Winnipeg has covered six of its last eight games against Ottawa. The Blue Bombers won seven of those eight games straight up. Also, Winnipeg has covered five consecutive games at Ottawa. The Blue Bombers and Red Blacks have gone over the total in five of their last seven games at Ottawa.
Blue Bombers at Redblacks SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Winnipeg should be more prepared against Ottawa. Last week’s Betting on CFL matchup will force the Blue Bombers to take the Red Blacks seriously. As mentioned earlier, Ottawa has been a poor value at home.
Blue Bombers at Red Blacks SBG Best Bet: Winnipeg Blue Bombers.