BC Lions vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Prediction, 11/11/2023 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: BC Lions vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023

Location: IG Field in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: BC Lions (+4.5)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (14-4) play the BC Lions (12-6) at IG Field on Saturday. BC opens this matchup as 4.5-point dogs. The total has been set at 50.5. The QB's taking the field are Vernon Adams and Zach Collaros.

In their last game the Lions played the Stampeders and ended up getting the victory by a score of 41-30. Vernon Adams went 28/39 with 413 yards passing and tossed 2 TD's. He walked away from this game with no interceptions. Vernon Adams led the team in rushing during the game. He broke a long run for 24 yards and he notched 3 touchdowns in the game. He ran for a total of 54 yards via 7 carries which means he ran for an average of 7.7 yards per carry. Keon Hatcher was the receiving yardage leader by racking up 195 yards on 9 catches. He earned an average of 21.7 yards per catch during the game.

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The Lions have earned 6,715 yards in total for the season. As a unit they average 77.8 yards on the ground which is 9th in the CFL. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, BC has totaled 35 touchdowns through the air and 10 rushing touchdowns. In terms of getting in the endzone, the BC Lions hold an average of 27.5 points per outing.

The Lions are ranked 4th in the CFL when it comes to team defense, giving up 24.4 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.1 yards per running attempt and 99.0 rushing yards per contest for the season. For the year, they have given up 1,782 rushing yards through 18 games. Concerning passing yards, the Lions have allowed 4,149 yards which has them ranked 4th in the CFL. During their 18 games played this season, they have surrendered 230.5 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 65.8%. In total, they have yielded 329.5 yards per game which has them ranked 2nd in the CFL.

The last time they took the field the Blue Bombers played the Stampeders and won 36-13. Johnny Augustine paced the team in rushing for that game. He tore off a long run of 13 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He rushed for 87 yards by way of 15 carries which meant he was running for 5.8 yards per carry. Drew Wolitarsky was the leader in receiving yardage by earning 71 yards on 5 catches. He had an average of 14.2 yards per reception for that game. Dru Brown went 13/17 with 278 yards through the air and tossed 2 TD's. He walked away with no picks.

During the season to this point, the Blue Bombers have thrown for a total of 5,008 yards via the pass as well as an average of 278.2 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 2nd in the league. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers hold an average of 417.3 yards/outing ranking them 1st in the CFL. They have an average of 139.1 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 2,503 yards for the season. Regarding their ability to score points, the Blue Bombers are 1st in the CFL holding an average of 33.0 PPG.

The Blue Bombers are surrendering 20.9 PPG, which puts them in 1st in the CFL. Overall, they have relinquished 377 points in total. Winnipeg has given up a total of 1,599 yards via the ground game (88.8 yards/game) as well as 15 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 210.2 yards per contest, which has them ranked 1st in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-4.5) and under 50.5 points

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