Edmonton Elks vs Saskatchewan Roughriders Tip, July 23, 2026 CFL Analysis and Betting Odds

• Matchup: Edmonton Elks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
• Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
• Venue: Mosaic Stadium, Regina, SK
• Broadcast: TSN
• Betting Lines: Edmonton Elks (+4)

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Mosaic Stadium will be the battleground as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-1) take on the Edmonton Elks (5-1) this Thursday. The Roughriders open as 4-point favorites, with an Over/Under set at 58.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Cody Fajardo and Trevor Harris.

In their previous game, the Elks faced the Lions and clinched a narrow victory, winning 19-17. Quarterback Cody Fajardo completed 27 of 37 passes for 282 yards, scoring one touchdown while maintaining a clean slate with no interceptions. He also contributed on the ground, recording a long run of 9 yards and finishing with 11 rushing yards on 2 attempts, averaging 5.5 yards per carry. Leading the receiving charge, Joshua Cephus tallied 97 yards on 5 catches, averaging 19.4 yards per catch.

Throughout the season, the Elks have accumulated 1,722 passing yards with an average of 287.0 yards per game, placing them 5th in the league. With an overall average of 405.3 yards per game, the Edmonton Elks are also ranked 5th. Their rushing stats show an average of 118.3 yards per game, accumulating a total of 710 rushing yards. In terms of scoring, the Elks currently sit 6th in the league, averaging 27.8 points per game.

Defensively, the Elks have conceded 1,640 passing yards, ranking them 4th in the league. On average, they allow 362.2 yards per game, positioning them 2nd in the CFL. Remarkably, they hold the top rank in team defense, permitting only 23.0 points per game. Opponents are averaging 5.1 yards per run and 88.8 rushing yards per game. In their six games, they have allowed 273.3 yards per game through the air with a completion percentage of 66.5%, and have given up 533 rushing yards in total.

In their last match, the Roughriders dominated the Tiger-Cats, winning decisively 38-7. A.J. Ouellette was a standout on the ground, completing 18 carries for 83 rushing yards, with a long run of 18 yards but failing to score a touchdown. Samuel Emilus led in receiving with 72 yards on 6 receptions, averaging 12.0 yards per catch. Trevor Harris completed 18 of 25 attempts for 211 passing yards and threw 2 touchdown passes, but also had 2 interceptions.

So far this season, the Roughriders have thrown for a total of 1,591 yards, averaging 318.2 passing yards per game, placing them 4th in the CFL. The Saskatchewan Roughriders boast an overall average of 421.8 total yards per game, ranking them 3rd in the league. They average 103.6 rushing yards per game, totaling 518 yards for the season. In terms of scoring, the Roughriders are 3rd in the league, averaging 34.0 points per game.

This season, Saskatchewan has allowed a total of 509 rushing yards (101.8 yards per game) and 7 rushing touchdowns. They concede 26.6 points per game, placing them 4th in the league, having given up a total of 133 points. On the defensive front, they have permitted 4 touchdowns through the air, allowing 253.0 yards per game, positioning them at the top of the league.

Who will prevail in tonight’s CFL matchup against the spread?

Recommendation: Bet on Edmonton Elks (+4)