BC Lions at Edmonton Elks Predictions & Picks – Take Lions & Free Points In CFL Playoffs
- BC Lions tipped to cover +1.5 spread
- Lions are 8-3-0 ATS in their 11 games and 7-3-0 ATS in last 10 meetings
- Edmonton had stronger regular season, but BC's recent form and head-to-head record stand out
BC Lions at Edmonton Elks Predictions & Picks
BC are tipped to cover as a betting underdog in the Western final.
Edmonton won more regular season games, but few teams were hotter than the Lions during the second half of the season, and they boast an impressive recent record against the Elks.
- BC Lions are 8-3-0 ATS in their last 11 games
- Edmonton Elks are 2-3-0 ATS in their last 5 games
- BC Lions are 7-3-0 ATS in the previous 10 meetings
- The Under has cashed in each of BC’s last 6 games
Head To Head
- Edmonton Elks lead the all-time series 90-80-3
- Edmonton Elks won 19-17 when the two teams last met on July 17
BC Lions Form
BC go into this massive playoff matchup on a great run of form, having won 10 of their last 13 games.
The Lions dug themselves into an early hole by losing five of their first seven games, but breathed new life into their playoff quest with a 35-19 win at Winnipeg in late July.
That proved to be the start of a good run that saw them win eight of their next nine games to secure second place in the division and a spot in the postseason.
BC were able to take their foot off the gas over the final two games of the regular season, resulting in a couple of defeats, but they got back to winning ways in the Western semi-final.
The Lions booked their place in the Division final with a 33-26 victory over defending champions Saskatchewan.
Edmonton Elks Form
Edmonton return to action having enjoyed a first-round bye thanks to their 13-win regular season record.
Postseason football never appeared to be in doubt for the Elks as they produced a consistent campaign that saw them embark on multiple win streaks of three games or more.
They also lost back-to-back games just once, back in early August, and they responded to that with a season-best four-game surge.
Edmonton beat Toronto 42-12 and Winnipeg 22-19 at home, before taking back-to-back meetings with Calgary, 38-28 on the road and 53-15 at home.
The Elks – with little to play for – then wrapped up the regular season by winning three of their final five games to finish 13-5.
Verdict
Edmonton posted the better regular season record, but it is tough to overlook just how hot the Lions were for several months.
The Lions stacked up wins and covers during the second half of the campaign, and they do boast a strong recent record against the Elks, so we are taking the points in this one.
The Lions stacked up wins and covers during the second half of the campaign, and they do boast a strong recent record against the Elks, so we are taking the points in this one.
Leigh Copson
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