Edmonton Elks vs BC Lions Prediction, 6/27/2024 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Edmonton Elks vs BC Lions

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Location: BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Edmonton Elks (+8)

The Edmonton Elks (0-3) travel to BC Place Stadium on Thursday where they'll meet the BC Lions (2-1). Edmonton opens this contest as 8-point dogs. The O/U is set at 49.5. The QB's who are expected to start are McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Vernon Adams.

The last time they took the field the Elks went up against the Argonauts and took the loss by a score of 39-36. McLeod Bethel-Thompson went 28/38 with 342 yards through the air and tossed 4 TD's. He walked away from this game with no interceptions. Kevin Brown paced the team in rushing in the game. His longest run of the day went for 12 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He scurried for 27 yards on 7 carries which meant he averaged 4.0 yards per carry. Dillon Mitchell led the team in receiving yardage by earning 120 yards on 5 receptions. He earned an average of 24.0 yards per reception in the game.

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The Elks have earned 1,079 yards in total for the season. Offensively they maintain an average of 48.7 yards on the ground which is 9th in the league. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Edmonton has compiled 6 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Edmonton Elks hold an average of 25.7 points per game.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Elks have conceded 741 yards which ranks them 4th in the CFL. During this campaign, they are giving up 361.0 yards/game which puts them 5th in the CFL. The Elks rank 6th in the league regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 30.3 points per contest. They are allowing 5.2 yards per rushing attempt and 114.0 rushing yards per contest this year. In their 3 games played this year, they have allowed 247.0 yards per contest via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 72.3%. During this campaign, they have given up 342 yards via the running game in 3 games.

The last time they took the field the Lions played the Blue Bombers and ended up getting the victory by a score of 26-24. William Stanback led the team in rushing during the game. His longest run of the day went for 14 yards but he never crossed the endzone by way of the rush. He rushed for 83 yards on 16 carries which gave him an average of 5.2 yards per tote. Alexander Hollins led the team in receiving yardage by earning 215 yards on 7 catches. He earned an average of 30.7 yards per reception during the game. Vernon Adams went 21/33 with 398 yards passing and threw 2 TD's. He ended the game with no interceptions.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Lions rank 4th in the CFL maintaining an average of 26.3 PPG. During the season so far, the Lions have thrown for a total of 986 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 328.7 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 1st in the league. They have an average of 84.0 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 252 yards for the season. The BC Lions average 412.7 yards per contest ranking them 1st in the CFL.

BC has allowed the opposition a total of 283 yards on the ground (94.3 yards per outing) as well as 4 touchdowns via the rush for the year. The Lions are conceding 25.3 PPG, which has them ranked 4th in the league. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 76 total points. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns from the passing game and 264.7 yards per contest, which puts them in 3rd in the CFL.

Who will win tonight's CFL game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Edmonton Elks (+8)

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