Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks Today: CFL Week 13 Best Bets
One of the biggest rivalries in the CFL takes place tonight at 7 p.m. ET (TSN, CBSSN) when the Saskatchewan Roughriders host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Banjo Bowl from Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan.
As part of my CFL picks, my Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders prediction expects Saskatchewan to rebound as a 3.5-point betting favorite after its loss last week.
🏈 Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders expert picks & predictions today
CFL odds subject to change.
- Moneyline pick: Roughriders (-225 via bet365) ⭐⭐
- Against the spread pick: Roughriders -3.5 (-115 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Over/Under pick: Under 52.5 (-112 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
📝 Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders preview & best bet
🌾 Roughriders -3.5 (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heading into Week 12, the Roughriders were clear Grey Cup odds favorites. But then they took the field against their kryptonite - the Calgary Stampeders. While last week's loss was a tough pill to swallow for the folks on the prairies, they can take solace in the fact that their squad is 8-0 against every other team in the league and 7-1 against the spread.
While these two haven't played yet this season, Saskatchewan has been the far more consistent squad. The Roughriders sit fourth in the league in points per game (27.7) and second in yards (392) thanks to CFL Most Outstanding Player odds contender Trevor Harris and running back A.J. Ouellette. Meanwhile, Winnipeg's defense has allowed 29.7 points per game over its last seven contests.
The Riders' defense is even better than its offense, too, giving up the fewest yards per game (339.7), the fewest rushing yards per game (76.3), and the second-fewest points (21.5). This isn't an ideal matchup for a Blue Bombers squad that leans on the ground attack and has its best receiver banged up (Nic Demski).
If the Riders can cover for the eighth time this season, which has a 53.49% probability of happening per these odds, a $10 bet pays an $8.70 profit.
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📊 Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders odds: Week 13
CFL odds update live in real time.
📈 Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders betting odds analysis
The Roughriders opened as a 5.5-point betting favorite, with some books still offering Winnipeg +5.5. However, for Saskatchewan backers, the 3.5-point spread at DraftKings is ideal, and I don't suspect it will drop below that number before kickoff. The game total hasn't seen much movement and is sitting at 51.5 at most books.
Latest Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders odds
The Roughriders are 4.5-point betting favorites on the spread at BetMGM as of Sunday morning. The Blue Bombers and Riders have equal -110 odds to cover their side of the line.
The Over/Under remains at 51.5 points at BetMGM, with -110 odds on both sides as well.
🔢 Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders stats
Season stats courtesy of CFL.ca.
| Blue Bombers (6-4) | Statistic (per game) | Roughriders (8-2) |
|---|---|---|
| 27.3 | Points | 27.7 |
| 26.5 | Points allowed | 21.5 |
| 243.7 | Passing yards | 283.8 |
| 119.1 | Rushing yards | 108.2 |
| 276.6 | Passing yards allowed | 263.4 |
| 86.6 | Rushing yards allowed | 76.3 |
🚑 Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders injuries
📺 Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders game info
- When: Sunday, Aug. 31
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Mosaic Stadium (Regina, Saskatchewan)
- How to watch: TSN, CBSSN
❓ Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders FAQs
Who is favored to win Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders?
The Roughriders are a -225 moneyline favorite at home against the Blue Bombers in the Banjo Bowl.
What is the spread for Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders?
The Roughriders are a 3.5-point betting favorite at home against the Blue Bombers.
What is the Over/Under for Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders?
The Over/Under for Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders is between 51.5 and 52.5.
What are the best bets for Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders?
My best bets for Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders are Saskatchewan -3.5 (-115) and Under 52.5 (-112).
When is the Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders game?
Blue Bombers vs. Roughriders is Sunday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. ET (TSN, CBSSN) from Mosaic Stadium (Regina, Saskatchewan).
How do CFL odds work?
When betting on the CFL, the point spread shows how many points the favorite needs to win by in order to cash the bet. For example, a favorite of -3 must win by more than 3 points to cover the spread, while an underdog at +3 must win outright or lose by fewer than 3 points to cover the spread.
Moneyline odds represent the payout for picking the outright winner (+200 means a $100 bet wins $200, while -200 means a $200 bet wins $100). Over/Unders let you wager on whether the combined total will be higher or lower than the set number.
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