- Matchup: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs BC Lions
- Event Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, BC
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-4.5)
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The BC Lions (10-7) will face off against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-9) on Friday at BC Place. The Blue Bombers are initially favored by 4.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 56.5 points, with Zach Collaros and Nathan Rourke expected to be the starting quarterbacks.
In their previous game, the Blue Bombers faced the Elks and suffered a 35-27 defeat. Quarterback Zach Collaros completed 28 of 33 passes for 331 yards, throwing 2 touchdowns but also recording 2 interceptions. Brady Oliveira was the leading rusher for the Bombers, recording his longest run of 13 yards and finishing the game with 37 yards on 9 carries, averaging 4.1 yards per attempt. Ontaria Wilson led the receiving corps with 120 yards on 11 catches, averaging 10.9 yards per reception.
So far this season, the Blue Bombers have amassed 4,203 passing yards, averaging 247.2 passing yards per game, ranking them 8th in the league. They total 345.4 yards per game, also placing them at 8th in the CFL. Their rushing offense averages 98.1 yards per game, contributing to a season total of 1,668 rushing yards. In terms of scoring, the Blue Bombers rank 7th in the CFL with an average of 26.1 points per game.
Defensively, the Blue Bombers have conceded 4,502 passing yards, ranking them 3rd in the league. They have allowed 382.8 yards per game this season, placing them at 6th in the CFL. In terms of points allowed, they sit 5th with an average of 28.4 points per game. The team’s defense grants an average of 5.6 yards per carry and 117.9 rushing yards per game this season. Over the course of 17 games, they have surrendered an average of 264.8 passing yards, yielding a completion rate of 66.2%. Overall, they have allowed 2,005 rushing yards across those games.
In their last match, the Lions took on the Stampeders, suffering a 32-13 defeat. Kaidon Salter led the rushing efforts, recording a longest run of 11 yards but failing to reach the end zone. He accumulated 23 rushing yards on 3 carries, averaging 8.0 yards per attempt. Jermaine Jackson topped the receiving charts with 71 yards on 5 catches, averaging 14.2 yards per reception. Nathan Rourke completed 8 of 11 passes for 149 yards and 1 touchdown, with no interceptions.
This season, the Lions have gained 5,217 passing yards, averaging 306.9 yards per game, which ranks them 4th in the CFL. They lead the league in total offense with an average of 426.1 yards per game. Their rushing game accounts for 119.2 yards per game, bringing their season total to 2,027 rushing yards. In terms of scoring, the Lions rank 4th in the CFL with an average of 29.8 points per game.
The Lions’ defense has allowed 1,123 rushing yards (66.1 yards per game) and 11 rushing touchdowns this season. They rank 2nd in the league, allowing an average of 26.5 points per game, with a total of 450 points conceded this season. The defense has surrendered 31 passing touchdowns and allowed an average of 284.4 yards through the air, ranking them 5th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s CFL matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select BC Lions (+4.5)
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