CFL Week 11 action runs from Thursday through Sunday, and there are a couple of wagers that I like across the league.
The pregame narrative: I'm expecting fireworks at Tim Hortons Field between the Edmonton Elks and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Elsewhere, I'm backing the opposite in a potential low-scoring game in B.C.
Check out the best CFL Week 11 picks for August 15-18.
CFL Week 11 picks
Best Bet: Elks/Tiger-Cats over 53.5 points (-110)
The CFL's two worst teams square off and I'm expecting them to put up a lot of points.
These teams aren't in the basement because of their offence, but because of their defence. The pair sit in the bottom three in points allowed and yards allowed.
Conversely, both the Elks and Tiger-Cats have been solid offensive teams this season.
They sit in the top four in offensive points, touchdowns, and total yards.
There will be a change at quarterback for Hamilton, but it shouldn't be a cause for concern. Taylor Powell is in line to make his first start of 2024 after taking the duties over from Bo Levi Mitchell last week.
Powell nearly played the entire game and looked great, completing 30-of-38 passes for 319 yards and two touchdowns.
Key stat: The teams combine to average 53.7 points per game through 10 weeks.
Quick pick
Blue Bombers/Lions under 48.5 (-110)
The BC Lions' offence used to be formidable, but ever since Vernon Adams Jr. went down with an injury it has faltered.
Across the last two games with Jake Dolegala at the helm, BC has scored 16 points combined, including getting skunked against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 25-0 two weeks ago.
The Bombers have had the worst offence in the league, averaging the least points (20.9) and sixth-most yards per game (351.1) in the CFL.
To combat that, Winnipeg's defence has been stellar. The unit allows the least amount of points (20.7), yards (320.8), and passing yards (226.9).
Combine two disappointing offences with one of the best defensive units in the league and I like the under.
Picks made at 2:00 p.m. ET on 08/13/24.
