Blue Bombers vs. Lions Prediction, Odds & CFL Best Bets: Week 3, June 21

With Zach Collaros back from suspension for the Bombers, can the Lions survive at home without Nathan Rourke?

Rob Paul

Last Updated: June 21, 2025 8:00 AM EDT • 4 minute read

The BC Lions hope to stay afloat without Nathan Rourke as they host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET (TSN, CTV, CBSSN) from BC Place in Vancouver. With Winnipeg getting Zach Collaros back to bolster their Grey Cup odds, our Blue Bombers vs. Lions prediction is all over Mike O'Shea's squad.

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Although the Lions are listing Rourke, who had been the CFL Most Outstanding Player odds favorite, as a game-time decision, it seems unlikely he'll be anything more than the third-string QB if he suits up. BC is slated to start 36-year-old Jeremiah Masoli, who has missed substantial time due to injuries dating back to 2019.

The former franchise QB for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats could be in for a rough outing against a top-notch Winnipeg defense. And even with the Bombers down Brady Oliveira, they've found a potential Canadian star in Matthew Peterson, who can pull this road win out alongside Collaros. Last week, when these two played, Winnipeg won 34-20, and I have them taking it 24-17 this time around.

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Blue Bombers -3 ⭐⭐⭐

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Masoli was once a dynamic CFL QB, but at his age and after all of those injuries, can he really be trusted to start for an extended period of time? He was Chip Kelly's first starting quarterback at Oregon; he's not a young man. So, having to play the buzzsaw that is the Bombers' defense cannot be a fun time.

The ageless Willie Jefferson leads a unit that allowed the fewest points (20.3) and yards per game (329.7) in the league last season, and it gave up just 20 last week against BC. With Rourke out, the Lions will have an even tougher time scoring this week. Meanwhile, the Bombers get their QB1 back.

Collaros missed last week due to suspension, but backup Chris Streveler cooked BC in his absence. So the two-time CFL MOP shouldn't have any issues scoring, even with Oliveira out. In fact, Winnipeg has a new back to lean on in Peterson.

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Matthew Peterson Over 48.5 rushing yards ⭐⭐⭐⭐

📊 Best odds: -125 via DraftKings ($10 pays $8)

Coming off the bench last week for the injured Oliveira, it didn't take long to recognize that Winnipeg may have something in Peterson. The Canadian ran for over 3,000 yards in his career at the University of Alberta, and in his CFL debut, he popped off for 130 rushing yards.

The Bombers weren't afraid to feed the 24-year-old, who finished with 23 carries, and if he has even half that workload again he can hit 49 yards on the ground. The Lions allowed 97.9 rushing yards per game last season, and that number is up at 104.5 this season.

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Rob Paul

Rob is a Publishing Editor at Sportsbook Review. He’s been with the team since early 2024, with this being his first full-time role in the sports betting industry. Before joining SportsbookReview.com, he contributed to various sports outlets, including FanSided and Pro Football Network. During that period, he spent five years working full-time as a local community journalist, after attending Durham College for journalism and Wilfrid Laurier University for history. He previously hosted an NFL draft and college football-focused podcast where he had the opportunity to interact with future NFL players such as Maxx Crosby and Quinn Meinerz. Rob has spent multiple years working as a freelance podcast producer for numerous sports-related podcasts while making guest appearances on several college football shows. He’s also made guest appearances on SportsTalk Mississippi on several occasions to talk all things NFL draft. Rob values the way sports betting acts as a catalyst for telling stories and growing interest in certain sports, particularly FCS football, WNBA, and mid-major college basketball. He’s always been drawn to the more obscure teams and conferences in major college sports, but most of all, Rob loves using stats to find the best player props to back.