Ottawa Redblacks vs Edmonton Elks Prediction, 7/9/2026 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Ottawa Redblacks vs Edmonton Elks

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026

Location: Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Ottawa Redblacks (+6)

The Edmonton Elks (3-1) play the Ottawa Redblacks (0-4) at Commonwealth Stadium on Thursday. Edmonton opens this contest as 6-point favorites. The total has been set at 57.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Jake Maier and Cody Fajardo.

The last time they took the field the Redblacks played the Roughriders and were beaten 27-22. Jake Maier went 23/30 with 259 yards passing and tossed 1 TD. He finished this contest without throwing a pick. Greg Bell paced the team on the ground for that game. He broke a long run for 21 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He racked up a total of 45 yards via 9 carries which had him averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Justin Hardy led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 92 yards on 5 receptions. He averaged 18.4 yards per catch for that game.

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Regarding their ability to score points, the Redblacks rank 8th in the CFL with 25.5 points per outing. For the year so far, the Redblacks have earned 1,027 yards via the pass as well as an average of 256.8 throwing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 8th in the CFL. They have an average of 65.5 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 262 yards overall. The Ottawa Redblacks maintain an average of 322.2 yards per contest which has them ranked 9th in the CFL.

The Redblacks sit in 7th in the league in terms of team defense, giving up 34.2 PPG. They are allowing 4.9 yards per rushing attempt and 116.2 rushing yards per game this year. For the season, they have allowed 465 running yards through 4 games. Regarding yards through the air, the Redblacks have conceded 1,253 yards which ranks them 5th in the league. Over the course of their 4 games, they are conceding 313.2 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 69.3%. Overall, they have relinquished 429.5 yards per outing putting them 7th in the league.

In their last game the Elks went up against the Lions and lost 36-24. Justin Rankin paced the team on the ground for the game. He tore off a long run of 15 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He scurried for 19 yards on 7 carries which had him averaging 2.7 yards per carry. Austin Mack was the leader in receiving yardage by racking up 141 yards on 8 catches. He had an average of 17.6 yards per catch for the game. Cody Fajardo went 34/51 with 395 yards through the air and threw 3 touchdowns. He threw 3 picks in the game.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Elks are ranking 7th in the CFL holding an average of 27.0 points per game. During this campaign thus far, the Elks have a total of 1,140 yards via the pass along with an average of 285.0 passing yards per contest, putting them at 5th in the league. They hold an average of 117.0 yards via the ground game and have run for 468 yards for the season. The Edmonton Elks average 402.0 yards per contest which is good for 5th in the CFL.

The Elks are allowing 26.0 PPG, which has them ranked 3rd in the CFL. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 104 points in total. Edmonton has allowed the opposition a total of 493 rushing yards (123.2 yards/game) as well as 5 touchdowns on the ground for the season. They have allowed the opposition 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 282.5 yards per game, which puts them in 3rd in the CFL.

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

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Ottawa Redblacks (+6)

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