Edmonton Elks vs Ottawa Redblacks Prediction, 8/22/2025 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Edmonton Elks vs Ottawa Redblacks

Date: Friday, August 22, 2025

Location: TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Edmonton Elks (-1.5)

The Edmonton Elks (3-6) travel to TD Place Stadium on Friday where they'll take on the Ottawa Redblacks (3-7). The line on this game has Edmonton as 1.5-point favorites. The total opens at 53.5. The starting quarterbacks are Cody Fajardo and Dru Brown.

In their last game the Elks played the Argonauts and won by a score of 28-20. Cody Fajardo went 25/31 with 273 yards passing and completed 1 touchdown. He threw 1 interception during the game. Justin Rankin led the team in rushing in the game. He had a long run of 28 yards and he tallied 1 touchdown for the game. He racked up a total of 92 yards by way of 13 carries which means he ran for an average of 7.1 yards per run. Steven Dunbar led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 64 yards on 7 receptions. He notched an average of 9.1 yards per reception in the game.

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During the season thus far, the Elks have compiled 2,030 passing yards as well as an average of 225.6 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 9th in the league. The Edmonton Elks have an average of 314.9 yards/contest ranking them 9th in the CFL. They have an average of 89.3 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 804 yards in total. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Elks rank 9th in the league holding an average of 23.4 points per game.

The Elks are ranked 8th in the CFL in terms of team defense, conceding 29.0 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.6 yards per run and 91.8 yards on the ground per game for the season. For the year, they have conceded 826 yards via the running game in 9 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Elks have conceded 2,811 yards which ranks them 9th in the league. In their 9 games played, they are giving up 312.3 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 76.1%. Overall, they have relinquished 404.1 yards per outing which ranks them 9th in the CFL.

The last time they took the field the Redblacks took on the Blue Bombers and lost 30-27. William Stanback paced the team on the ground in the game. He tore off a long run of 18 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He racked up a total of 50 yards on 8 carries which means he ran for an average of 6.0 yards per carry. Bralon Addison was the receiving yardage leader with a total of 60 yards on 7 catches. He earned an average of 8.6 yards per catch in the game. Dru Brown went 12/21 with 166 yards through the air but wasn't able to throw a ball for a TD. He threw 1 interception in the game.

During this campaign so far, the Redblacks have compiled 2,517 yards via the pass as well as an average of 251.7 passing yards per contest, ranking them 6th in the CFL. The Ottawa Redblacks maintain an average of 348.6 yards per contest which has them sitting 6th in the CFL. They maintain an average of 96.9 yards via the ground game and have run for 969 yards overall. Concerning the points being put on the board, the Redblacks currently sit 7th in the league with an average of 25.2 points per contest.

The Redblacks are surrendering 28.6 PPG, which has them in 7th in the CFL. This season, they have allowed 286 points in total. Ottawa has surrendered a total of 849 yards on the ground (84.9 yards/game) in addition to 9 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have yielded 14 touchdowns through the air in addition to 277.5 yards per game, which has them in 6th in the CFL.

Who will win tonight's CFL game ATS?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Ottawa Redblacks (+1.5)

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