Edmonton Elks vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Prediction, 6/26/2025 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Edmonton Elks vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Location: Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Edmonton Elks (+9.5)

The Edmonton Elks (0-2) go to Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday where they'll meet the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-0). Edmonton opens this matchup as 9.5-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 50.5. The QB's who are expected to start are Tre Ford and Zach Collaros.

In their last contest the Elks took on the Alouettes and took the loss by a score of 38-28. Tre Ford went 27/36 with 308 yards through the air and threw 2 touchdowns. He threw 1 interception on the day. Justin Rankin led the team in rushing in the game. His longest run of the day went for 25 yards but he wasn't able to run one in for a touchdown. He ran for a total of 76 yards via 12 carries which meant he averaged 6.3 yards per run. Steven Dunbar was the receiving yardage leader with a total of 97 yards on 7 catches. He averaged 13.9 yards per reception in the game.

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When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Elks currently sit 8th in the CFL with 21.0 points per outing. During this campaign thus far, the Elks have thrown for a total of 425 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 212.5 passing yards per outing, ranking them 8th in the CFL. They are averaging 117.5 yards per game via the rush and have run for 235 yards for the season. The Edmonton Elks have an average of 330.0 yards per game which has them ranked 7th in the league.

Concerning passing yards, the Elks have given up 650 yards which has them sitting in 4th in the league. Overall, they have surrendered 438.5 yards/game which has them ranked 9th in the league. The Elks are sitting in 9th in the CFL concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 34.5 points per contest. The opposition is running for an average of 4.9 yards per tote and 113.5 rushing yards per contest this year. In their 2 games played, they have conceded 325.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 77.9%. For the season, they have conceded 227 rushing yards through 2 games.

In their last game the Blue Bombers faced the Lions and earned the win by a score of 27-14. Quinton Cooley led the team in rushing for that game. He tore off a long run of 12 yards but he wasn't able to run one in for a touchdown. He ran for 43 yards on 7 carries which meant he was running for 6.1 yards per tote. Keric Wheatfall led the team in receiving yardage by racking up 86 yards on 6 receptions. He earned an average of 14.3 yards per reception for that game. Zach Collaros went 18/25 with 179 yards passing and tossed 2 touchdowns. He threw 2 interceptions during the game.

In terms of their ability to score points, the Blue Bombers rank 3rd in the league with an average of 30.5 points per outing. Over the course of the season to this point, the Blue Bombers have compiled 413 passing yards as well as an average of 206.5 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 9th in the CFL. They hold an average of 143.5 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 287 yards for this season. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are averaging 350.0 yards/game ranking them 6th in the league.

The Blue Bombers are allowing 17.0 points per game, which has them in 1st in the CFL. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 34 points in total. Winnipeg has yielded a total of 132 yards rushing (66.0 yards/game) and 12 touchdowns on the ground for the season. They have given up 2 touchdowns from the passing game and 302.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 7th in the CFL.

Who will win tonight's CFL game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Edmonton Elks (+9.5)

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