Edmonton Elks vs Toronto Argonauts Prediction, 6/22/2024 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Edmonton Elks vs Toronto Argonauts

Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024

Location: BMO Field in Toronto, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Edmonton Elks (+6)

The Toronto Argonauts (1-0) play the Edmonton Elks (0-2) at BMO Field on Saturday. The spread on this contest has Toronto as 6-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 49.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Cameron Dukes.

In their last game the Elks went up against the Alouettes and were beaten 23-20. McLeod Bethel-Thompson went 28/42 with 300 yards passing but didn't get a passing TD in the game. He gave away 2 picks on the day. Kevin Brown led the team on the ground during the game. He had a long run of 13 yards but he never crossed the endzone by way of the rush. He ran for 50 yards by way of 11 carries which had him averaging 5.0 yards per run. Kurleigh Gittens Jr. was the leader in receiving yardage with a total of 93 yards on 7 catches. He averaged 13.3 yards per catch during the game.

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When talking about getting in the endzone, the Edmonton Elks hold an average of 20.5 PPG. As a unit they maintain an average of 55.5 yards in the run game ranking this team at 8th in the CFL. The Elks have attained 708 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Edmonton has totaled 2 touchdowns via the pass and 2 rushing touchdowns.

When it comes to passing yards, the Elks have surrendered 553 yards which puts them in 5th in the CFL. For the year, they have yielded 354.5 yards/game which ranks them 4th in the CFL. The Elks rank 6th in the CFL regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 26.0 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 4.2 yards per running attempt and 78.0 yards on the ground per contest this year. During their 2 games played this season, they are allowing 276.5 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 68.9%. Overall, they have allowed 156 running yards through 2 outings.

In their last game the Argonauts went up against the Lions and won 35-27. Ka'Deem Carey led the team in rushing for that contest. His longest run of the day went for 17 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He rushed for a total of 65 yards on 16 carries which gave him an average of 4.1 yards per tote. Rasheed Bailey was the receiving yardage leader by earning 50 yards on 5 catches. He notched an average of 10.0 yards per reception for that contest. Cameron Dukes went 21/27 with 254 yards passing and threw 3 TD's. He finished this contest without throwing a pick.

For the year thus far, the Argonauts have thrown for a total of 239 yards via the pass, putting them at 7th in the league. The Toronto Argonauts hold an average of 359.0 yards per contest ranking them 5th in the CFL. They maintain an average of 120.0 rushing yards per game. Concerning their scoring prowess, the Argonauts currently sit 1st in the league holding an average of 35.0 points per contest.

The Argonauts are surrendering 27.0 points per contest, ranking them 8th in the CFL. Toronto has allowed the opposition a total of 60 rushing yards as well as 0 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns from the passing game and 311.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 8th in the CFL.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Edmonton Elks (+6)

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