The Calgary Stampeders (2-2) and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-4) meet at Princess Auto Stadium Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’slines around the Stampeders vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The Stampeders are coming off a cover as 7.5-point underdogs in a 30-26 loss at the Montreal Alouettes Saturday with the Over (49.5) hitting. QBJake Maier threw for 106 yards and a TD on 18-of-28 passing for Calgary, which led by as many as 14 points in the 2nd half.
The Blue Bombers covered as 3-point home favorites with a 25-16 win over the Ottawa Redblacks July 5 as the Under (45) cashed.QB Zach Collaros (thorax) didn’t dress for Winnipeg’s 1st win of the season, but is listed as Friday’s starter.
In a June 29 meeting, the Stampeders beat Winnipeg 22-19 in OT as 3.5-point underdogs as the Under (45) hit in Calgary. Collaros was forced to leave the game in the 1st half after appearing to take a hit from Stampeders DT Josiah Coatney.
Stampeders at Blue Bombers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:43 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Stampeders +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Blue Bombers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Stampeders +4.5 (-105) | Blue Bombers -4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Stampeders at Blue Bombers key injuries
Stampeders
- RBB.J. Emmons(hamstring) out
- WRRysen John(hamstring) out
- LBAdam Konar(hamstring) questionable
- DBBen Labrosse(ankle) questionable
- OLKyle Saxelid(knee) out
- LBDarius Williams(calf) out
Blue Bombers
- LBAdam Bighill(shoulder) questionable
- OLStanley Bryant(hip) questionable
- RBMichael Chris-Ike(knee) questionable
- OLAsotui Eli(hip) questionable
- DLTyJuan Garbutt(ankle) out
- LBTanner Cadwallader (knee) questionable
- DBNoah Hallett(hip) out
- RBBrady Oliveira(shoulder) questionable
Stampeders at Blue Bombers picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Bombers 25, Stampeders 19
Moneyline
The Blue Bombers (-225) are coming off a revenge win at home against the Redblacks July 5 and should get another against the Stampeders Friday. However, it’s hard to beat CFL long term betting into lines with so much vig.
PASS. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.
Against the spread
Winnipeg looks like its ready to start turning around its season after getting its 1st win in Week 5. The Blue Bombers have been to 4 straight Grey Cups, and despite starting 1-4, still have the 5th-best odds to win it all (+1000 at BetMGM Sportsbook).
Oliveira is questionable, but was a full participant in practice Tuesday and Wednesday. Last season’s CFL rushing champ played a huge part in the Week 5 win, gaining a season-high 166 yards from scrimmage. Oliveira seems to be returning to form, which should make Winnipeg even more dangerous.
The Stampeders were also somewhat lucky to win by 3 points in the June 29 meeting since Collaros wasn’t available in the 2nd half. With Collaros expected to play the full game and Winnipeg likely hitting a turning point in its season, BET BLUE BOMBERS -4.5 (-115).
Over/Under
The Under is 5-0 in Blue Bombers games this season and has hit in 2 of the last 3 for the Stampeders. The Blue Bombers defense has allowed an average of just 16 points per game over the last 4 meetings between these teams, with the Under going 3-1 over that span.
BET UNDER 47.5 (-105).
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