- Matchup: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Toronto Argonauts
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (+5.5)
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BMO Field will host the showdown between the Toronto Argonauts (9-9) and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (9-9) this Saturday in the Eastern Semi-Final. Toronto is favored by 5.5 points to win, while the game’s over/under is set at 57.5. Starting quarterbacks for this clash are Dru Brown and Chad Kelly.
In their previous matchup, the Blue Bombers triumphed over the Lions with a commanding score of 34-10. Dru Brown excelled, completing 11 of 11 passes for 185 yards and throwing 2 touchdowns without any interceptions. In the rushing department, Brady Oliveira was the standout, completing a long 63-yard run and also scoring 2 touchdowns. He accumulated a total of 149 rushing yards from 15 carries, averaging an impressive 9.9 yards per attempt. Dorian Singer led the receiving end with 119 yards on 4 receptions, averaging 29.8 yards per catch.
When it comes to offensive performance, the Blue Bombers rank 7th in the CFL, averaging 26.5 points per game. So far this season, they’ve amassed 4,484 passing yards and maintain an average of 249.1 passing yards per game, putting them at 8th in the league. In terms of ground game, they average 101.6 rushing yards per contest, accruing a total of 1,829 rushing yards this season. The overall average of 350.7 yards per game places the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at 7th in the CFL.
Defensively, the Blue Bombers have allowed 4,680 passing yards, ranking them 2nd in the league. They give up an average of 377.4 total yards per game, placing them 6th in the CFL. On the defensive front, they rank 5th, allowing 27.3 points per game and conceding 5.7 yards per rush along with an average of 117.4 rushing yards per outing. Over the course of 18 games, they’ve allowed an average of 260.0 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 65.8%, totaling 2,114 rushing yards conceded throughout the season.
In their latest game, the Argonauts faced off against the Alouettes, suffering a 33-16 defeat. Qualan Jones led the team in rushing with a longest attempt of 10 yards but failed to score a touchdown, finishing with 39 yards from 8 carries at an average of 4.9 yards per rush. Dymere Miller topped the receiving charts with 115 yards from 7 catches, averaging 16.4 yards per reception. Quarterback Tucker Horn completed 20 of 26 passes for 215 yards, securing 1 touchdown while throwing an interception.
Evaluating their scoring capabilities, the Argonauts rank 5th in the league with an average of 28.7 points per game. This season, they’ve thrown for 5,932 yards, averaging 329.6 passing yards per game, leading the league in this metric. They average 72.3 rushing yards per game, resulting in a total of 1,301 rushing yards this season. Their overall yardage average sits at 401.8, which ranks 3rd in the CFL.
Defensively, Toronto has allowed 1,949 rushing yards, averaging 108.3 rushing yards given up per game, including 23 rushing touchdowns this season. Their points allowed average is 29.3 per game, which places them at 7th in the league and totals 528 points conceded. They have given up 25 passing touchdowns, allowing an average of 284.6 passing yards per game, positioning them 6th in the CFL.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s CFL matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Winnipeg Blue Bombers (+5.5)
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