The Ottawa RedBlacks (2-2) and Edmonton Elks (0-4) meet Sunday for a Week 6 battle at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’slines around the RedBlacks vs. Elks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The RedBlacks have alternated losses and wins across the past 4 weekends, falling 25-16 at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 5 as a 3-point underdog. Ottawa is 2-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) at home, while going 0-2 SU/ATS in 2 road contests. The Under is 3-1 this season, with the totals split 1-1 on the road.
The Elks have dropped all 4 contests so far, but they’re putting up a fight. Edmonton has scored 20 or more points in each of its outings, and the Elks are 3-0 ATS in the past 3 weekends while alternating the Under and Over in all 4 games to date.
Defense has been an issue for Edmonton, as it has allowed 388.3 total yards per game, 28.8 points per game and 108.5 rushing yards per contest. And when it has the ball, Edmonton has managed a mere 61.0 rushing yards per contest, dead-last in the CFL.
RedBlacks at Elks odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:36 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): RedBlacks +146 (bet $100 to win $146) | Elks -178 (bet $178 to win $100)
- Against the spread: RedBlacks +3.5 (-115) | Elks -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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RedBlacks at Elks key injuries
RedBlacks
- WR Bralon Addison (Achilles) out
- DB Brandin Dandridge (knee) out
- LB Frankie Griffin (hip) out
- DB Justin Howell (calf) out
- DB Alijah McGhee (foot) out
- QB Jeremiah Masoli (Achilles) out
- DL Kene Onyeka (knee) out
- DL Nigel Romick (hamstring) out
- LB Tyron Vrede (hip) out
Elks
- DL Antonio Alfano (knee) out
- LB Michael Brodrique (groin) out
- QB Jarret Doege (knee) out
- DL Robert Nkemdiche (knee) doubtful
- DL J-Min Pelley (knee) out
- LB Jake Taylor (wrist) out
RedBlacks at Elks picks and predictions
Prediction
RedBlacks 25, Elks 22
Moneyline
OTTAWA (+146) is worth a look at plus-money against winless Edmonton (-178). While the RedBlacks haven’t won on the road in 2 tries, the Elks haven’t won anywhere. And one of their biggest threats on a undermanned defense, Nkemdiche, is doubtful to play. The pass rush struggles enough, but it will be even worse without the former NFL 1st-round pick.
Against the spread
If you’d like a little bit of insurance, OTTAWA +3.5 (-115) is worth a roll of the dice. While Edmonton -3.5 (-105) hasn’t shown any signs of getting into the win column, the Elks have been playing nearly everybody tough lately. The Elks have covered 3 in a row.
Over/Under
UNDER 49.5 (-110) is worth a play based on Ottawa’s overall numbers on the season, as it has cashed low in 3 of 4 games, including each of the past 2 outings.
The Elks defense, while often maligned, has allowed 24 or fewer points in 2 of the past 3, subsequently cashing the Under in those 2 outings.
And in this series, the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 meetings, and 8-2 across the previous 10 contests.
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