Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs BC Lions Prediction, 8/18/2024 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs BC Lions

Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024

Location: BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-3.5)

The BC Lions (5-4) play the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-6) at BC Place Stadium on Sunday. BC opens this game as 3.5-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 46.5. The starting quarterbacks are Zach Collaros and Jake Dolegala.

In their last game the Blue Bombers faced the Lions and earned the victory by a score of 25-0. Zach Collaros went 27/33 with 295 yards passing and threw 1 touchdown. He finished the game without throwing an interception. Brady Oliveira paced the team on the ground for the game. He had a long run of 27 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He racked up a total of 100 yards by way of 17 carries which meant he was running for 5.9 yards per run. Ontaria Wilson was the receiving yardage leader by racking up 112 yards on 7 receptions. He notched an average of 16.0 yards per reception for the game.

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The Blue Bombers have earned 3,168 total yards this year. Offensively they are averaging 107.2 yards in the run game ranking them 2nd in the CFL. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Winnipeg has compiled 5 touchdowns via the pass and 8 touchdowns on the ground. In terms of putting points on the board, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers hold an average of 20.9 points per outing.

The Blue Bombers are ranked 1st in the league when it comes to team defense, giving up 20.7 points per game. They are allowing an average of 5.1 yards per running attempt and 108.7 yards on the ground per game for the season. During the season, they have allowed 978 running yards through 9 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Blue Bombers have surrendered 1,933 yards which ranks them 1st in the league. In their 9 games played, they are allowing 214.8 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 62.5%. During the season, they have relinquished 323.4 yards/game ranking them 1st in the CFL.

In their last outing the Lions played the Elks and lost 33-16. William Stanback paced the team on the ground for that game. He tore off a long run of 21 yards but he never crossed the endzone by way of the rush. He scurried for 87 yards by way of 13 carries which meant he was running for 6.7 yards per tote. Keon Hatcher led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 62 yards on 4 catches. He notched an average of 15.5 yards per catch for that game. Jacob Dolegala went 14/23 with 146 yards through the air but didn't get a passing TD in the game. He walked away with no picks.

During this campaign to this point, the Lions have compiled 2,506 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 278.4 throwing yards per game, putting them at 3rd in the CFL. The BC Lions average 361.2 yards per outing which has them ranked 4th in the league. They hold an average of 82.8 yards per game via the rush and have run for 745 yards for this year. In terms of this team's ability to score points, the Lions are ranking 6th in the league holding an average of 24.7 PPG.

The Lions are surrendering 25.3 points per game, which has them sitting 5th in the CFL. In total, they have given up 228 points in total. BC has given up a total of 910 rushing yards (101.1 yards per outing) as well as 9 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have conceded 14 touchdowns via the pass as well as 275.8 yards/outing, which has them sitting 6th in the CFL.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take BC Lions (+3.5) and under 46.5 points

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