Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Toronto Argonauts Prediction, 7/27/2024 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Toronto Argonauts

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024

Location: BMO Field in Toronto, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-1.5)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-5) travel to BMO Field on Saturday where they'll take on the Toronto Argonauts (3-3). The spread on this matchup has Winnipeg as 1.5-point favorites. The O/U is set at 49.5. The QB's who are expected to start are Zach Collaros and Cameron Dukes.

The last time they took the field the Blue Bombers faced the Roughriders and ended up taking the loss by a score of 19-9. Zach Collaros went 20/31 with 266 yards passing but wasn't able to get any balls in the endzone via the pass. He threw 1 interception in the game. Brady Oliveira paced the team in rushing during the game. He tore off a long run of 16 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He ran for a total of 49 yards by way of 9 carries which gave him an average of 5.4 yards per carry. Brady Oliveira led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 80 yards on 9 receptions. He notched an average of 8.9 yards per catch during the game.

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When talking about scoring points, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are averaging 21.3 PPG. As a team they have an average of 101.0 yards rushing which is 3rd in the league. The Blue Bombers have racked up 2,335 yards in total for the season. With reference to getting the ball in the endzone, Winnipeg has earned 3 touchdowns through the air and 8 rushing touchdowns.

Concerning yards through the air, the Blue Bombers have conceded 1,762 yards which puts them in 6th in the CFL. For the season, they have relinquished 371.6 yards per outing which ranks them 6th in the CFL. The Blue Bombers rank 4th in the league regarding team defense, allowing 24.3 points per contest. The opposition is running for 5.2 yards per rushing attempt and 119.9 rushing yards per game this year. In their 7 games played this season, they have given up 251.7 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 64.8%. In total, they have given up 839 yards on the ground through 7 contests.

In their last game the Argonauts played the Tiger-Cats and took the loss by a score of 27-24. Ka'Deem Carey paced the team on the ground for the game. His longest run of the day went for 17 yards and he ran for 1 touchdown in the game. He ran for a total of 66 yards via 11 carries which gave him an average of 6.0 yards per tote. Richard Sindani was the receiving yardage leader with a tally of 41 yards on 5 catches. He had an average of 8.2 yards per catch for the game. Cameron Dukes went 20/27 with 180 yards through the air but wasn't able to throw a ball for a TD. He walked away with no picks.

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Argonauts are ranking 1st in the CFL scoring 29.7 PPG. During the season thus far, the Argonauts have racked up 1,321 yards through the air as well as an average of 220.2 throwing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 9th in the CFL. They average 129.2 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 775 yards for the year. The Toronto Argonauts have an average of 349.3 yards/outing which has them ranked 6th in the CFL.

The Argonauts are allowing 28.0 PPG, which puts them in 7th in the CFL. This year, they have allowed 168 points in total. Toronto has surrendered a total of 346 yards rushing (57.7 yards/game) and 4 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 265.3 yards per game, which has them ranked 4th in the league.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-1.5)

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