- Matchup: Edmonton Elks vs. BC Lions
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Venue: Kelowna Apple Bowl, Kelowna, BC
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Line: Edmonton Elks favored by 1.5 points
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This Saturday at the Kelowna Apple Bowl, the BC Lions (0-3) are set to clash with the Edmonton Elks (3-0). The Elks open this contest as 1.5-point favorites, with the over/under line positioned at 57.5. Quarterbacks Cody Fajardo and Nathan Rourke are set to lead their teams onto the field.
In their previous matchup, the Elks triumphed over the Blue Bombers with a score of 23-18. Cody Fajardo completed 25 of 35 passes, accumulating 267 yards and throwing for one touchdown without any interceptions. Justin Rankin shone in the rushing department, marking a long run of 33 yards and scoring one touchdown, finishing with 106 yards on 15 carries, averaging an impressive 7.1 yards per carry. Joshua Cephus topped the receiving charts with 51 yards on six receptions, maintaining an average of 8.5 yards per catch.
In terms of scoring power, the Elks rank 7th in the league, with an impressive average of 28.0 points per game. So far this season, they have accumulated 748 passing yards, averaging 249.3 passing yards per game, which places them 8th in the CFL. Their rushing stats reflect an average of 148.0 yards per game, totaling 444 rushing yards. Overall, the Edmonton Elks average 397.3 total yards per game, ranking 5th in the league.
Defensively, the Elks have conceded 817 passing yards, ranking them 2nd in the league for yards allowed. They are giving up an average of 382.7 yards per game, ranking them 2nd in the CFL. In terms of scoring defense, the Elks rank 1st, allowing an average of 22.7 points per game. Opponents are averaging 5.3 yards per carry and 110.3 rushing yards per game throughout the season. Over their three games this year, they have allowed 272.3 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 65.8%. In total, the Elks have conceded 331 rushing yards across those contests.
In their last game, the Lions faced off against the Stampeders and were narrowly defeated 41-33. James Butler led the rushing effort, with a long run of 8 yards, though he did not reach the end zone. He rushed for a total of 20 yards on 6 carries, averaging 3.0 yards per attempt. Keon Hatcher excelled as the leading receiver, racking up 162 yards on nine receptions, averaging 18.0 yards per catch. Nathan Rourke threw for 462 yards, completing 32 of 42 passes with 3 touchdowns, but also recorded 1 interception.
On the season, the Lions have accumulated a total of 1,132 passing yards, averaging 377.3 yards per game, which ranks them 3rd in the CFL. They maintain an average of 447.3 total yards per game, placing them 4th in the league. The Lions are averaging 70.0 rushing yards, totaling 210 rushing yards to date. When it comes to scoring, the Lions currently rank 6th in the league, averaging 29.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Lions are allowing an average of 37.7 points per game, placing them 9th in the CFL, with a cumulative total of 113 points surrendered. They have given up 215 rushing yards this season (71.7 yards per game) with 2 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they have allowed 11 passing touchdowns and an average of 303.7 passing yards per game, earning them the 4th rank in that category.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s game against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Edmonton Elks (-1.5)
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