Toronto Argonauts vs Edmonton Elks Prediction, 8/15/2026 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Toronto Argonauts vs Edmonton Elks

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026

Location: Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Argonauts (+3.5)

The Edmonton Elks (6-3) play the Toronto Argonauts (4-4) at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday. Toronto opens this contest as 3.5-point underdogs. The O/U has been set at 62.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Chad Kelly and Cody Fajardo.

The last time they took the field the Argonauts went up against the Stampeders and won by a score of 33-30. Chad Kelly went 30/43 with 349 yards through the air and added 1 TD. He walked away with 4 picks during the game. Sam Hicks paced the team on the ground in the game. He had a long run of 40 yards and he ran for 1 touchdown for the contest. He ran for a total of 54 yards by way of 5 carries which meant he was running for 10.8 yards per tote. Damonte Coxie was the receiving yardage leader by racking up 161 yards on 8 catches. He averaged 20.1 yards per catch in the game.

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When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Argonauts are sitting 4th in the CFL by scoring 31.6 points per contest. Over the course of the season to this point, the Argonauts have thrown for 2,782 passing yards not to mention an average of 347.8 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 1st in the CFL. They have an average of 84.1 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 673 yards for this year. The Toronto Argonauts maintain an average of 431.9 yards/outing which has them ranked 2nd in the league.

The Argonauts rank 7th in the league when it comes to team defense, giving up 31.1 points per game. The opposition is running for 4.5 yards per tote and 85.2 rushing yards per game for the year. In total, they have given up 682 rushing yards through 8 contests. In terms of passing yardage, the Argonauts have allowed 2,434 yards which ranks them 4th in the CFL. During their 8 games played, they are conceding 304.2 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 69.3%. In total, they have surrendered 389.5 yards per contest ranking them 6th in the CFL.

The last time they took the field the Elks played the Alouettes and lost 48-30. Justin Rankin paced the team on the ground in the game. He broke a long run for 10 yards and he tallied 1 TD in the game. He ran for 28 yards via 8 carries which had him averaging 3.5 yards per run. Kaion Julien-Grant was the receiving yardage leader with a total of 58 yards on 4 catches. He notched an average of 14.5 yards per reception in the game. Cody Fajardo went 22/28 with 286 yards through the air and completed 1 touchdown. He ended the game without an interception.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Elks rank 5th in the CFL maintaining an average of 28.8 PPG. For the year thus far, the Elks have thrown for a total of 2,760 yards via the pass not to mention an average of 306.7 passing yards per game, which is ranked 4th in the league. They hold an average of 103.7 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 933 yards in total. The Edmonton Elks average 410.3 yards per outing ranking them 4th in the CFL.

Edmonton has allowed a total of 825 rushing yards (91.7 yards/game) in addition to 12 touchdowns rushing this season. The Elks are conceding 27.6 PPG, which puts them in 3rd in the CFL. In total, they have conceded 248 total points. They have given up 16 touchdowns through the air in addition to 288.8 yards per game, which puts them in 5th in the CFL.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Toronto Argonauts (+3.5)

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