Roughriders vs. Elks Prediction & Odds: CFL Week 9 Expert Picks for Saturday, Aug. 1
📡 SBR Edge: Roughriders Bounce Back
My Roughriders vs. Elks prediction includes Roughriders -1.5 (-105) and Over 58.5 (-115). It's extremely unlikely the Elks will get another career night from Cody Fajardo, while the Roughriders have scored 31 or more points in five of their six games this season.
🏈 Roughriders vs. Elks prediction: CFL picks
See all of our experts' CFL picks based on the latest CFL odds.
| 💰 Pick | ⚖️ Units | 🧠 Why I bet this |
|---|---|---|
| Roughriders -1.5 (-105 via Caesars) | 2.1u → 2u | The Elks got a career night from Fajardo in Week 8 and only won by 2 points. |
| Over 58.5 (-115 via DraftKings) | 0.58u → 0.5u | The Roughriders have scored 31+ points in 5 of their 6 games this season. |
Total wagered: 2.68 units | Max profit: 2.5 units
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🏆 Who will win Roughriders vs. Elks?
I like the Roughriders to beat the Elks by four points Saturday. Saskatchewan will likely bounce back after losing 36-34 to Edmonton in Week 8. The defending champion Roughriders have the third-shortest Grey Cup odds, while the Elks have the fourth-shortest odds, so the market is still confident that Saskatchewan is the better team despite the Week 8 loss.
Score prediction: Roughriders 32, Elks 28
💰 Roughriders vs. Elks prediction & best bet
Roughriders -1.5 (-105)
I'm not just blindly betting Saskatchewan because it lost to Edmonton last week (I know a lot of bettors like to zig-zag in the NBA playoffs and during MLB doubleheaders). This is actually a good spot for Saskatchewan.
Fajardo had a career night against Saskatchewan in Week 8, recording career highs in passing yards (510), passing touchdowns (four), and passer rating (158.3). However, the Roughriders held MOP hopeful Justin Rankin to just 39 rushing yards, and it's extremely unlikely Fajardo performs like that again.
Roughriders -1.5 (-105) at Caesars is the best line available among the top sports betting apps.
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Over 58.5 (-115)
Saskatchewan is 4-2 to the Over this season, and its offense is still performing at a Grey Cup-winning level.
It has scored 31 or more points in five of its six games, ranking in the top three in points (34.0), passing yards (328.3), and yards (426.2) per game this season.
These teams combined for 70 points last week, and while it's likely the Elks will put up fewer points this time around, if the Roughriders score 31 or more, this Over will likely hit again. Over 58.5 (-115) at DraftKings is the best line available among the top sports betting sites.
🚀 Roughriders vs. Elks same-game parlay
Parlaying these two bets at Caesars pays +270. Caesars' total is one point higher than DraftKings', but it's better to parlay the higher total with Roughriders -1.5 than lay -2.5 with the Roughriders at DraftKings.
💵 Roughriders vs. Elks SGP picks
- Roughriders -1.5
- Over 59.5
Odds: +270 via Caesars
💵 My betting record for CFL picks
All CFL picks have been tracked since June 4.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 10-12 | -0.71 units ❌ | -2.4% ❌ |
| Spreads | 6-5 | +1.14 units ✅ | 4.8% ✅ |
| Totals | 4-7 | -1.85 units ❌ | -30.9% ❌ |
📊 Live Roughriders vs. Elks odds
📈 Roughriders vs. Elks betting trends
| Roughriders | Statistic | Elks |
|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | W-L record | 6-1 |
| 3-3 | ATS record | 6-1 |
| 4-2 | O/U record | 2-4 |
| L, 36-34 vs. Elks | Previous result | W, 36-34 @ Roughriders |
🚑 Roughriders vs. Elks key injuries
Injury report last updated Friday at 6:51 p.m. ET.
Roughriders
- WR Samuel Emilus (foot) - questionable
- OL Zack Fry (knee) - out
- DB Rolan Milligan Jr. (knee) - out
- RB A.J. Ouellette (knee) - out
Elks
- LB Nick Anderson (hamstring) - doubtful
- DL Jared Brinkman (quad) - questionable
📺 How to watch Roughriders vs. Elks
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 1
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton, Alberta)
- TV: CBS Sports Network, TSN
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