Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Edmonton Elks Prediction, 8/13/2022 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Edmonton Elks

Date: Saturday, August 13, 2022

Location: The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Saskatchewan Roughriders (-5.5)

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-4) are headed to The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday where they'll meet the Edmonton Elks (2-6). The spread on this contest has Saskatchewan as 5.5-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 49.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Cody Fajardo and Taylor Cornelius.

In their last game the Roughriders went up against the Lions and lost 32-17. Cody Fajardo went 18/27 with 168 yards through the air and threw 1 touchdown. He gave away 1 interception in the game. Jamal Morrow led the team on the ground for the game. He had a long run of 28 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He rushed for 47 yards by way of 8 carries which meant he averaged 6.0 yards per carry. D'haquille Williams was the leader in receiving yardage with a total of 39 yards on 5 receptions. He had an average of 7.8 yards per reception for the game.

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Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have an average of 25.0 points per game. As a team they're maintaining an average of 105.9 yards rushing ranking them 3rd in the league. The Roughriders have earned 2,546 yards in total for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Saskatchewan has earned 11 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.

The Roughriders rank 4th in the CFL in terms of team defense, giving up 24.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.2 yards per rush on the ground and 77.2 rushing yards per contest this season. During this campaign, they have conceded 618 yards on the ground through 8 contests. In terms of yards via the pass, the Roughriders have conceded 2,107 yards which has them sitting in 6th in the CFL. During their 8 games played this season, they are giving up 263.4 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 70.2%. Overall, they have allowed 340.6 yards/contest putting them 4th in the league.

In their last game the Elks played the Lions and took the defeat by a score of 46-14. Ante Milanovic-Litre paced the team in rushing for that contest. He had a long run of 12 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He scurried for 12 yards via 4 carries which meant he was running for 3.0 yards per run. Derel Walker led the team in receiving yardage by earning 91 yards on 7 receptions. He had an average of 13.0 yards per reception for that contest. Taylor Cornelius went 15/26 with 183 yards through the air and completed 1 TD. He walked away with 1 pick in the game.

For the season thus far, the Elks have earned 1,694 passing yards as well as holding an average of 211.8 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 9th in the league. The Edmonton Elks are averaging 285.0 yards per contest ranking them 9th in the CFL. They average 73.2 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 586 yards overall. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Elks are ranking 9th in the CFL with 18.1 PPG.

Edmonton has conceded a total of 985 yards via the ground game (123.1 yards per contest) and 14 touchdowns rushing this year. The Elks are relinquishing 36.2 points per contest, which puts them in 9th in the CFL. Overall, they have given up 290 points in total. They have conceded 17 touchdowns through the air in addition to 273.6 yards/game, ranking them 9th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take Edmonton Elks (+5.5) and under 49.5 points

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