Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Calgary Stampeders Prediction, 6/29/2024 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Calgary Stampeders

Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024

Location: McMahon Stadium in Calgary, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-5)

McMahon Stadium is the venue where and the Calgary Stampeders (1-1) will take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (0-3) on Saturday. The line on this matchup has Winnipeg as 5-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 46.5. The QB's who are expected to start are Zach Collaros and Jake Maier.

In their last game the Blue Bombers took on the Lions and lost 26-24. Zach Collaros went 23/30 with 247 yards through the air but didn't get a passing TD in the game. He walked away with no picks. Brady Oliveira led the team in rushing in the game. He tore off a long run of 28 yards but he never crossed the endzone by way of the rush. He racked up a total of 64 yards by way of 9 carries which meant he was running for 7.1 yards per run. Nic Demski was the leader in receiving yardage with a tally of 94 yards on 8 catches. He notched an average of 11.8 yards per reception in the game.

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The Blue Bombers have tallied 935 total yards for the year. As a team they are averaging 78.7 yards on the ground which ranks them 6th in the league. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Winnipeg has compiled 0 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers hold an average of 18.3 PPG.

In terms of passing yards, the Blue Bombers have given up 866 yards which puts them in 8th in the league. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 391.7 yards per game putting them 7th in the CFL. The Blue Bombers rank 5th in the CFL in relation to team defense, allowing 25.3 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 4.8 yards per rush on the ground and 103.0 rushing yards per game for the season. Over the course of their 3 games played this year, they have relinquished 288.7 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 64.9%. For the year, they have given up 309 yards via the ground game in 3 games.

In their last outing the Stampeders faced the Lions and were beaten 26-17. Dedrick Mills paced the team in rushing in the game. His longest run of the day went for 16 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He rushed for 46 yards on 11 carries which meant he was running for 4.0 yards per run. Dedrick Mills was the leader in receiving yardage by racking up 99 yards on 6 receptions. He had an average of 16.5 yards per catch in the game. Jake Maier went 26/33 with 339 yards through the air and completed 2 TD's. He walked away with 1 interception on the day.

When discussing their ability to score points, the Stampeders currently sit 7th in the CFL holding an average of 24.5 points per contest. Over the course of the season to this point, the Stampeders have earned 564 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 282.0 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 6th in the league. They have an average of 89.0 rushing yards per game and have run for 178 yards for this season. The Calgary Stampeders have an average of 371.0 yards per outing which has them sitting 4th in the CFL.

Calgary has surrendered a total of 241 yards on the ground (120.5 yards per contest) in addition to 2 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. The Stampeders are giving up 25.0 PPG, which has them sitting 3rd in the league. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 50 points in total. They have given up 3 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 290.0 yards/game, which has them in 6th in the CFL.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-5)

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