Ottawa Redblacks vs Edmonton Elks Prediction, 7/14/2024 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Ottawa Redblacks vs Edmonton Elks

Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024

Location: Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Ottawa Redblacks (+3)

The Edmonton Elks (0-4) host the Ottawa Redblacks (2-2) at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday. Edmonton opens this matchup as 3-point favorites. The O/U is set at 45.5. The QB's taking the field are Dustin Crum and McLeod Bethel-Thompson.

In their last game the Redblacks played the Blue Bombers and lost 25-16. Dustin Crum went 8/11 with 102 yards through the air but didn't get a passing TD in the game. He gave away 1 pick on the day. Ryquell Armstead led the team in rushing for the game. He broke a long run for 31 yards and he notched 1 TD in the game. He ran for 103 yards via 17 carries which means he ran for an average of 6.0 yards per run. Jaelon Acklin was the receiving yardage leader with a total of 41 yards on 3 catches. He had an average of 13.7 yards per catch for the game.

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The Redblacks have tallied 1,295 total yards over the course of this season. As a team they are averaging 108.8 yards in the run game which ranks them 2nd in the league. When it comes to scoring, Ottawa has totaled 3 touchdowns via the pass and 3 touchdowns via the ground. When it comes to scoring, the Ottawa Redblacks have an average of 21.0 PPG.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Redblacks have surrendered 1,092 yards which has them sitting in 2nd in the league. During the season, they are conceding 378.8 yards per outing putting them at 8th in the league. The Redblacks rank 6th in the league concerning team defense, allowing 28.2 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per run and 105.8 rushing yards per game over the course of this season. In their 4 games, they are allowing 273.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 65.7%. For the year, they have conceded 423 running yards through 4 outings.

In their last contest the Elks played the Lions and lost 24-21. Kevin Brown paced the team on the ground for the game. His longest run of the day went for 20 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He ran for a total of 40 yards on 6 carries which meant he averaged 7.0 yards per run. Kurleigh Gittens Jr. led the team in receiving yardage by racking up 56 yards on 5 catches. He notched an average of 11.2 yards per reception for the game. McLeod Bethel-Thompson went 19/30 with 247 yards through the air and added 1 touchdown. He walked away with 2 interceptions on the day.

For the year thus far, the Elks have compiled 1,172 passing yards as well as holding an average of 293.0 passing yards per contest, putting them at 4th in the CFL. The Edmonton Elks have an average of 354.0 yards per outing ranking them 5th in the CFL. They have an average of 61.0 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 244 yards for the season. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Elks are sitting 6th in the league holding an average of 24.5 PPG.

The Elks are conceding 28.8 PPG, which puts them in 7th in the league. This season, they have conceded 115 total points. Edmonton has conceded a total of 434 yards rushing (108.5 yards/game) in addition to 6 touchdowns rushing this season. They have yielded 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 268.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 3rd in the CFL.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take Edmonton Elks (-3) and under 45.5 points

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