- Matchup: Edmonton Elks vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Venue: Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, MB
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Edmonton Elks (+3)
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The Edmonton Elks (2-0) will visit Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday for a showdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-1). The odds favor Winnipeg as 3-point favorites, with the over/under set at 56.5. The starting quarterbacks for this game will be Cody Fajardo and Zach Collaros.
In their previous encounter, the Elks triumphed over the Alouettes, finishing with a score of 32-29. Cody Fajardo completed 19 of 29 passes, accumulating 231 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. On the ground, Justin Rankin was a standout, breaking a 47-yard run en route to scoring 2 touchdowns. He rushed for a total of 179 yards on 18 carries, averaging an impressive 9.9 yards per attempt. Additionally, he led the team in receiving, totaling 51 yards on 5 receptions at an average of 10.2 yards per catch.
Regarding offensive performance, the Elks rank 6th in the CFL, averaging 30.5 points per game. So far this season, they have amassed 481 passing yards, averaging 240.5 passing yards per game, which positions them 7th in the league. On the ground, the Elks have compiled an average of 161.5 rushing yards per contest, totaling 323 yards. Overall, Edmonton averages 402.0 yards per game, ranking them 6th in the CFL.
Defensively, the Elks excel, currently leading the league by allowing just 25.0 points per game. Opponents gain an average of 5.2 yards per carry against them, totaling 112.5 rushing yards allowed per game. Over 2 games, they have allowed only 225 rushing yards. In terms of passing defense, Edmonton ranks 2nd, surrendering 554 yards, with an average of 277.0 passing yards per contest and a completion percentage of 63.0%. They average 389.5 total yards allowed per game, which ranks them 1st in the league.
In their last outing, the Blue Bombers faced the Tiger-Cats, resulting in a 37-27 loss. Brady Oliveira was the team’s leading rusher, gaining only 32 yards on 8 attempts with a long of 8 yards, failing to find the end zone. Tommy Nield stood out in receiving, with 111 yards on 7 receptions, averaging 15.9 yards per catch. Quarterback Zach Collaros completed 28 of 35 passes for 421 yards, with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.
This season, the Blue Bombers have accumulated 637 passing yards, averaging 318.5 yards per game, which puts them 5th in the CFL. Winnipeg averages 410.0 total yards per game, ranking them 5th in the league. Their scoring ability places them 7th in the CFL, with an average of 28.5 points per game.
The Blue Bombers have conceded a total of 342 rushing yards (171.0 yards per game) and have allowed 4 rushing touchdowns so far this season. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 32.5 points per game, ranking 6th in the league, having allowed a total of 65 points. They’ve given up 4 passing touchdowns and 251.0 passing yards per game, leading the league in that category.
Which team will prevail tonight in this CFL matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Edmonton Elks (+3)
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