Ottawa Redblacks vs Edmonton Elks Prediction, 7/6/2025 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Ottawa Redblacks vs Edmonton Elks

Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025

Location: Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Ottawa Redblacks (-1.5)

The Ottawa Redblacks (1-3) are headed to Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday where they'll take on the Edmonton Elks (0-3). Ottawa opens this game as 1.5-point favorites. The O/U is set at 52.5. The starting quarterbacks are Dustin Crum and Tre Ford.

In their last game the Redblacks played the Argonauts and were defeated 29-16. Dustin Crum went 20/30 with 235 yards passing but didn't get a passing TD in the game. He walked away with 1 interception in the game. Dustin Crum led the team on the ground for the game. He tore off a long run of 25 yards and he ran for 1 TD for the game. He racked up a total of 60 yards by way of 8 carries which means he ran for an average of 8.0 yards per run. Bralon Addison was the leader in receiving yardage by earning 50 yards on 6 receptions. He had an average of 8.3 yards per reception for the game.

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In terms of how much they score, the Redblacks sit 9th in the league maintaining an average of 20.0 PPG. During the season so far, the Redblacks have thrown for 884 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 221.0 passing yards per outing, which ranks 8th in the CFL. They average 109.8 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 439 yards overall. The Ottawa Redblacks hold an average of 330.8 yards per contest which ranks them 7th in the CFL.

The Redblacks sit in 6th in the CFL regarding team defense, allowing 27.8 points per game. They are giving up 439.0 yards per attempt on the ground and 94.5 rushing yards per game for the season. During the season, they have conceded 378 rushing yards through 4 games. Regarding passing yardage, the Redblacks have allowed 1,084 yards which has them ranked 8th in the league. Over the course of their 4 games, they are conceding 271.0 yards per outing via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 67.0%. Over the course of this year, they have yielded 365.5 yards/outing putting them at 8th in the league.

In their last game the Elks took on the Blue Bombers and ended up taking the loss by a score of 36-23. Javon Leake led the team on the ground in the game. His longest run of the day went for 14 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He rushed for 42 yards via 7 carries which gave him an average of 6.0 yards per run. Steven Dunbar was the leader in receiving yardage by earning 55 yards on 5 catches. He had an average of 11.0 yards per reception in the game. Tre Ford went 18/29 with 252 yards through the air and tossed 1 touchdown. He finished this contest without throwing a pick.

When discussing putting points on the board, the Elks currently sit 7th in the league with an average of 21.7 points per contest. During this campaign to this point, the Elks have compiled 645 yards through the air as well as an average of 215.0 passing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 9th in the CFL. They hold an average of 109.3 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 328 yards overall. The Edmonton Elks have an average of 324.3 yards/game ranking them 8th in the CFL.

Edmonton has allowed a total of 321 rushing yards (107.0 yards per outing) in addition to 109 touchdowns rushing for the year. The Elks are surrendering 35.0 points per game, which has them ranked 9th in the CFL. This season, they have relinquished 105 points in total. They have surrendered 9 touchdowns through the air in addition to 325.7 yards/contest, which has them in 9th in the CFL.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take Edmonton Elks (+1.5) and under 52.5 points

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