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CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Calgary Stampeders: Odds, Tips and Predictions 08/18/23

CFL Betting Tips · 08/18/2023 - 7:30 pm · McMahon Stadium

Publish Date: 08/17/2023
Fact checked by: Mark Lewis

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Prediction: Bet Winnipeg -7
  • Over/Under: Winnipeg vs Calgary(47.5)
  • Spread: Winnipeg -7
  • Pick: Bet Winnipeg -7
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Game preview Winnipeg vs Calgary

On Friday night at McMahon Stadium, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-2) take on the Calgary Stampeders (3-6). Winnipeg opens as 7-point favorites while total betting odds have been set at 47.5; starting quarterbacks should include Zach Collaros and Jake Maier.

Can Calagary pull the upset

The Stampeders were defeated 37-9 against the Lions in their last outing; Ka’Deem Carey led the Stampeders in rushing, he ran for 44 yards on seven carries at an average of 6.0 yards per carry average; Reggie Begelton led reception yardage with 33 on four receptions (an 8.3 average); Jake Maier completed 17/31 passes without an interception in play during this game.

Throughout this season, the Calgary Stampeders have amassed 2,113 passing yards at an average rate of 234.8 passing yards per contest, placing them 6th in the league. Their 327.7 average per contest puts them seventh overall while they average 92.9 rushing yards per game for total running distance of 836 yards total; furthermore they rank sixth overall when it comes to scoring with 22.1 PPG averaged per game.

The Calgary Stampeders are giving up 26.2 points per contest, placing them sixth in the CFL and totalling 236 total points allowed. On the ground, they have allowed 953 yards (105.9 per game) and five touchdowns to their opponents; additionally, they have given up 14 passing touchdowns with 223.0 average yardage per game, ranking them fourth overall in their league.

Video: CFL 2023 Recap: Calgary @ BC - week 10

CFL 2023 Recap: Calgary @ BC – week 10

Will the Blue Bombers continue to roll

At their last game against Elks, Blue Bombers defeated them 38-29. Dru Brown completed 17/24 passes for 307 yards with 4 touchdowns while being intercepted only once during this contest. Brady Oliveira led in rushing with 110 yards gained on 14 carries at 7.9 yards per run average; Rasheed Bailey led in receiving yardage with 85 earned across 5 receptions at an average 17.0 average yards per catch average for this contest.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers currently boast 3,629 total yards this campaign and average 119.6 yards rushing per game as a unit to rank first in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Their touchdown distribution includes 21 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns while scoring average is an estimated 30.9 PPG.

Blue Bombers rank fourth in CFL when it comes to yards allowed via pass play, having surrendered 1,912 yards this season, for an average completion percentage of 60.5% and 309.2 yards per game allowed overall. When considering team defense, they rank third at giving up 21.1 PPG; their 5.9 yards per rush and 96.8 rushing yards per game allow rank third while giving up 212.4 yards through air games each game, in 9 games giving up 212.4 total and giving up 871 total yards via ground game this season compared with 9 games total in play this season compared with 871 given up through 9 games of this season alone!

Video: CFL 2023 Recap: Winnipeg @ Edmonton - week 10

CFL 2023 Recap: Winnipeg @ Edmonton – week 10

Our Betting Pick for Today – Bet the Bombers -7

This is assuming Collaros plays, if he does Winnipeg should win by more than a TD, if he doesn’t then take Calgary +7. We are assuming Collaros plays.

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