Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Edmonton Elks Prediction, 10/16/2026 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Edmonton Elks

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026

Location: Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (+4.5)

Commonwealth Stadium is the site where and the Edmonton Elks (12-4) will play the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-8) on Friday. The spread on this contest has Edmonton as 4.5-point favorites. The O/U opens at 55.5. The QB's taking the field are Zach Collaros and Cody Fajardo.

In their last game the Blue Bombers took on the Stampeders and notched a win by a score of 33-28. Zach Collaros went 19/27 with 349 yards through the air and tossed 2 touchdowns. He walked away with 1 pick in the game. Brady Oliveira paced the team on the ground in the game. He tore off a long run of 10 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He ran for a total of 40 yards via 8 carries which means he ran for an average of 5.0 yards per carry. Dorian Singer was the receiving yardage leader with a total of 166 yards on 5 catches. He averaged 33.2 yards per catch in the game.

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When looking at putting points on the board, the Blue Bombers are 7th in the league maintaining an average of 26.0 points per game. During the season thus far, the Blue Bombers have earned 3,877 yards through the air along with an average of 242.3 passing yards per contest, which has them sitting 9th in the CFL. They average 101.2 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,619 yards for this year. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers maintain an average of 343.5 yards per contest which ranks them 7th in the league.

Regarding yards through the air, the Blue Bombers have allowed 4,393 yards which has them ranked 2nd in the league. During the season, they have surrendered 386.6 yards per outing ranking them 6th in the league. The Blue Bombers rank 4th in the CFL regarding their opponents scoring, conceding 27.9 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.5 yards per rush on the ground and 112.1 yards on the ground per contest for the season. In their 16 games played, they have conceded 274.6 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 66.1%. During the season, they have allowed 1,793 yards via the running game in 16 outings.

In their last contest the Elks played the Tiger-Cats and ended up getting the win by a score of 27-12. ShunDerrick Powell paced the team in rushing during the game. He had a long run of 10 yards and he added 1 touchdown during the game. He scurried for 49 yards by way of 9 carries which means he ran for an average of 5.4 yards per tote. Austin Mack led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 106 yards on 5 receptions. He averaged 21.2 yards per reception during the game. Cody Fajardo went 16/25 with 229 yards through the air but didn't get a passing TD in the game. He walked away from this game with no interceptions.

For the season so far, the Elks have earned 4,617 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 288.6 passing yards per game, ranking them 5th in the league. The Edmonton Elks are averaging 409.5 yards per contest which has them ranked 4th in the CFL. They hold an average of 120.9 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,935 yards for this year. When looking at how much they score, the Elks currently sit 3rd in the CFL scoring 31.1 points per outing.

Edmonton has allowed a total of 1,342 yards on the ground (83.9 yards per game) as well as 15 touchdowns via the rush for the year. The Elks are allowing 24.6 PPG, which has them in 1st in the league. This season, they have given up 394 points in total. They have given up 24 touchdowns via the pass as well as 258.9 yards/game, which puts them in 1st in the league.

Who will win tonight's CFL game ATS?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Edmonton Elks (-4.5)

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