We have reached Week 8 in the Canadian Football League (CFL), and with that, four games will be played in the next couple of days. To start Week 8, we will be treated to a West Divisional matchup between the Edmonton Elks and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
This game between the Elks and the Roughriders has an expected start time of 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, and will be played at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Our article will preview this game between the Elks and the Roughriders by giving you our two best bets for the game, as well as a bonus player prop pick. Additionally, we will include the current betting odds.
Edmonton Elks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders betting picks and predictions
Edmonton Elks +4.5 (-110)
Our top pick for this game between the Elks and the Roughriders will be for the Elks to cover the spread. Edmonton enters this game with a record of 5-1 on the season and has 10 points to hold first place in the West Division.
The Elks' only loss of the season was back in Week 5 to the BC Lions by a score of 36-24. However, they have quickly bounced back, winning each of their last two games, the most recent against the BC Lions in a rematch by a score of 19-17.
Saskatchewan, on the other hand, enters this game with a record of 4-1 and is currently in second place in the West Division. Note that the Roughriders have a game in hand on the Elks and could pass them in the standings with a win in this game.
The Roughriders’ only blemish was in Week 4 when they lost to the Toronto Argonauts by a score of 40-34. Since then, Saskatchewan has won back-to-back games, the most recent being a 38-7 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 6.
This game appears to be evenly matched considering both teams are #1 and #2 in the West Division standings. Edmonton is 2-1 on the road this season, while Saskatchewan is 2-1 at home.
While the Roughriders are at home, the Elks have been one of the best teams in the league this season, already winning at Ottawa Redblacks and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and at the very least they can keep this one close.
Over 57.5 Total Points (-115)
Our second pick for this game will look for the total to go over. Edmonton and Saskatchewan tend to play different styles, as the Elks are a little more defensive-minded, while the Roughriders are more offensively oriented.
To this point, Edmonton is averaging 27.8 points per game, while allowing 23.0 points per game. As for Saskatchewan, they are averaging 34.0 points per game and allow an average of 26.6 points per game.
Three of Saskatchewan’s five games have gone over the total and the Roughriders’ high-scoring offense is likely going to push the pace and force the Elks to play faster, which will lead to a higher-scroing game.
Justin Rankin Anytime Touchdown (-175)
Our favorite player prop for this game will be Justin Rankin, from the Edmonton Elks, to score an anytime touchdown. Rankin is second in the league with 522 rushing yards, but more importantly, he is first in rushing touchdowns with six while he has scored in four of the six games he has played this season.
Given that the Roughriders’ defense has not been the most consistent this season, Justin Rankin can continue his excellent form and find the end zone once again.
Edmonton Elks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders odds
Edmonton Elks | +180 |
Saskatchewan Roughriders | -220 |
Spread | SSK Roughriders -4.5 |
Total | O/U 57.5 |
Edmonton Elks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders player props
Anytime Touchdown
Justin Rankin (EDM Elks) | -170 |
Austin Mack (EDM Elks) | +115 |
Cole Snyder (EDM Elks) | +130 |
Tommy Stevens (SSK Roughriders) | -115 |
Samuel Emilus (SSK Roughriders) | -110 |
Quali Conley (SSK Roughriders) | +110 |
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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
