BC Lions at Edmonton Elks Predictions & Picks – Elks To Avenge Week 5 Loss In CFL

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15 Jul 2026
Leigh Copson 15 Jul 2026
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  • BC Lions at Edmonton Elks picks for Friday, July 17
  • Game is taking place at Commonwealth Stadium
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Javon Leake of the Edmonton Elks (Getty Images)

BC Lions at Edmonton Elks Predictions & Picks

Edmonton are tipped to cover as they avenge their week 5 loss to the Lions.

The Elks rebounded from their only defeat with a blowout win a week ago, and not only have they been a reliable spread bet this season, they also have home advantage for this meeting.

  • Edmonton Elks are 4-1-0 ATS so far this season
  • Edmonton Elks have a 4-1 record after five games
  • BC Lions are 1-3-0 ATS so far this season
  • The previous meeting this season produced under 60.5 points

Head To Head

  • Edmonton Elks lead the all-time series 89-90-3
  • BC Lions won 37-24 when the two teams last met in October 2025

BC Lions Form

BC return from their second bye week of the season looking to pick up from where they left off.

The Lions finally got off the mark at the start of the month, as they snapped a three-game losing skid with their first win of the campaign.

They sat out Week 1 due to a bye, and when they did finally open the season they lost back-to-back games on the road, falling 31-27 in Saskatchewan and 41-27 at Hamilton.

BC then dropped their home opener against Calgary, 41-33, but were able to avoid slipping to 0-4.

The Lions registered their first victory of 2026 last time out, as they beat Edmonton 36-24 at home.

Edmonton Elks Form

Edmonton enter this matchup having rebounded from their first defeat of the season to improve to 4-1 last time out.

The Elks enjoyed a winning start to the season, as they beat Ottawa 29-21 on the road before an early bye week.

They then built on that victory when they returned to action to down Montreal, 32-29 in overtime at home, and Winnipeg, 23-18 on the road.

Edmonton’s perfect start was brought to a halt by the BC Lions as they start of the month, as they lost 36-24 on the road.

The Elks issued an immediate response however, as they got back on track with a 40-17 blowout of Ottawa a week ago.

Verdict

BC got the better of Edmonton on July 4, but we expect the Elks to get revenge here.

Edmonton are off to a strong start this season despite that defeat, and they have been perfect at home, winning and covering in both outings at Commonwealth Stadium.

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