Edmonton Elks vs. Ottawa Redblacks: Game Preview and Predictions
The Edmonton Elks are gearing up to face the Ottawa Redblacks at home after a recent defeat. The game is set to take place at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, with a kickoff time of 9:00 PM EST. Fans can catch the action on TSN and RDS or stream it on CFL +. The weather forecast predicts a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of showers, and the temperature at kickoff will be around 18°C with a light breeze from the southeast. The odds favor the Edmonton Elks with a spread of -6.5 and a moneyline of -300, while the over/under is set at 57.5.
Cody Fajardo has a strong record against Ottawa, boasting a 10-1 record and a 112.8 QB rating. The Elks have shown solid protection, allowing only 3 sacks in 4 games, tied for the fewest in the league. On the other hand, Ottawa has struggled with turnovers, leading the league with 13, including 6 on downs. Nyles Morgan of Ottawa leads the CFL in defensive tackles and is on pace for a record-breaking season.
Key players to watch for the Edmonton Elks include RB Justin Rankin, LB Joel Dublanko, DB Chelan Garnes, and WR Austin Mack. Ottawa's standout players include WR/KR Kalil Pimpleton, LB Nyles Morgan, RB Greg Bell, and DB CJ Reavis. Edmonton's keys to victory include not underestimating Ottawa, taking advantage of their opponent's weaknesses, dominating the line of scrimmage, utilizing the running game effectively, and being smart on special teams coverage.
The prediction for the game sees the Edmonton Elks coming out on top with a final score of 35-20. Ottawa's mistakes are expected to be capitalized on by Edmonton, leading to a dominant performance across all three phases of the game.