Edmonton Elks vs Calgary Stampeders Prediction, 10/12/2024 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Edmonton Elks vs Calgary Stampeders

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: McMahon Stadium in Calgary, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Edmonton Elks (+1.5)

The Edmonton Elks (5-11) head to McMahon Stadium on Saturday where they'll meet the Calgary Stampeders (4-10). The spread on this contest has Calgary as 1.5-point favorites. The O/U opens at 51.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Jake Maier.

The last time they took the field the Elks faced the Roughriders and lost 28-24. McLeod Bethel-Thompson went 33/41 with 379 yards passing and tossed 2 TD's. He threw 2 picks on the day. Javon Leake paced the team on the ground in the game. He had a long run of 5 yards and he ran for 1 touchdown for the contest. He racked up a total of 15 yards via 9 carries which meant he was running for 2.0 yards per run. Kurleigh Gittens Jr. led the team in receiving yardage by earning 122 yards on 10 catches. He had an average of 12.2 yards per reception in the game.

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The Elks have earned 6,090 total yards over the course of this year. As a unit they have an average of 119.0 yards rushing giving them a rank of 2nd in the league. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Edmonton has earned 30 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns. In terms of getting in the endzone, the Edmonton Elks have an average of 28.1 points per contest.

The Elks rank 7th in the league when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 28.2 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.9 yards per run and 95.0 rushing yards per contest this year. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,520 rushing yards through 16 games. Regarding yards via the pass, the Elks have conceded 4,795 yards which puts them in 9th in the league. In their 16 games played this season, they have conceded 299.7 yards per contest via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 68.3%. For the year, they have surrendered 394.7 yards per game which ranks them 9th in the CFL.

The last time they took the field the Stampeders went up against the Lions and lost 32-15. Peyton Logan paced the team on the ground for that contest. He had a long run of 15 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He rushed for 89 yards by way of 15 carries which meant he was running for 5.9 yards per carry. Jalen Philpot was the leader in receiving yardage with a total of 51 yards on 5 catches. He earned an average of 10.2 yards per reception for that contest. Jake Maier went 19/27 with 164 yards passing and added 1 touchdown. He tossed 2 interceptions on the day.

During the season to this point, the Stampeders have thrown for 3,854 passing yards along with an average of 256.9 passing yards per contest, which has them sitting 6th in the league. The Calgary Stampeders maintain an average of 356.8 yards per outing ranking them 8th in the league. They have an average of 99.9 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,498 yards overall. When looking at the points being put on the board, the Stampeders sit 9th in the CFL scoring 23.0 points per outing.

The Stampeders are allowing 30.0 points per contest, which has them in 8th in the CFL. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 450 total points. Calgary has given up a total of 1,835 rushing yards (122.3 yards per game) and 17 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. They have allowed 20 touchdowns through the air as well as 257.7 yards per outing, ranking them 3rd in the league.

Who will win tonight's CFL game ATS?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Calgary Stampeders (-1.5)

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