BC Lions vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Prediction 10-6-23 CFL Picks
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs BC Lions
2023-10-06 22:00:00 EDT
The Line: Winnipeg Blue Bombers +2 / BC Lions -2
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions meet Friday in CFL action at BC Place. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have won 7 of their last 9 games. The Blue Bombers have split their last 6 road games. Zach Collaros is completing 67.9 percent of his passes for 3,738 yards, 30 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Dalton Schoen and Nic Demski have combined for 2,099 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns, while Kenny Lawler has 32 receptions. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers ground game is averaging 136.6 yards per contest, and Brady Oliveira leads the way with 1,359 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Winnipeg is allowing 20.9 points and 317.9 yards per game. Adam Bighill leads the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with 68 tackles, Willie Jefferson has 8 sacks and Demerio Houston has 7 interceptions.
BC Lions Betting Preview
The BC Lions look to stay hot while building on a 5-game winning streak. The Lions have won 6 of their last 7 home games. Vernon Adams Jr. is completing 68.8 percent of his passes for 3,985 yards, 28 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. Keon Hatcher and Alexander Hollins have combined for 2,114 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns, while Lucky Whitehead has 46 receptions. The BC Lions ground game is averaging 85.1 yards per contest, and Taquan Mizzell leads the way with 750 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, BC is allowing 22.3 points and 335 yards per game. Ben Hladik leads the BC Lions with 82 tackles, Mathieu Betts has 15 sacks and Garry Peters has 4 interceptions.
Trends
The Blue Bombers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games and 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52 Friday games. The Lions are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in October. The over is 5-0 in Blue Bombers last 5 games overall. The over is 4-0 in Lions last 4 games overall. The Blue Bombers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings in BC and 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 meetings.
Randy’s Pick
A strong argument can be made for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, as they’re arguably the better team, and you’re not going to get them in the underdog role often. However, BC split with Winnipeg in two games on the road and is playing its best ball of the season during this 5-game winning streak. BC has improved drastically offensively and has the best passing attack in the league. This should be a fun one, but the BC Lions are on fire right now. I’ll lay the small chalk.