Elks vs Argonauts Prediction, Picks & Odds for CFL Week 16

Luc LeBlanc - Betting Editor at Covers.com
Luc LeBlanc • Content Editor 3+ years betting experience
Updated: Sep 18, 2026 , 03:30 PM ET • 4 min read

Our CFL expert explains why the Edmonton Elks will make it five in a row as they visit the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday afternoon.

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The Edmonton Elks (-1.5) visit the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday, Sept. 19, in a matchup between two of the hottest teams in Canadian football.

My Elks vs. Argonauts predictions and CFL picks suggest that the scorching hot Elks will put together yet another dominant offensive performance, with no shortage of value on the moneyline in the CFL odds.

Who will win Elks vs Argonauts: Elks moneyline

Play to -120.

The Edmonton Elks are winners of four consecutive games and sit atop the West Division at 10-3 — tied with the Montreal Alouettes for the best record in the CFL. They've won three of the last four against the Toronto Argonauts, with the sole loss coming by a single point.

Edmonton obliterated Toronto 42-12 last month, with QB Cody Fajardo putting together a monstrous performance: 25-for-31 with 301 passing yards, and a 44-yard run for good measure.

The Argos have won three of four, the most recent of which was an unconvincing 26-23 win over the winless Ottawa Redblacks. They're just 3-3 against West Division teams, while the Elks are 4-1 out of division.

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Elks vs Argonauts total prediction: Under 61.5

Over 61.5 may be tempting for a game between two red-hot teams with strong offenses, especially with Toronto allowing the third-most total yards and second-most passing yards.

However, Edmonton has allowed the fewest total points in the league, and the second-fewest total yards, so I'm playing this to -120.

Toronto has played to the Under in seven of their last nine, with both Overs cashing by two points or fewer. Edmonton has played to the Under in five of their last nine.

Covers COVERS INTEL: Both teams are 6-7-0 O/U on the season, with Edmonton limiting their opponent to less than 20 points in three of their last four.

Elks vs Argonauts same-game parlay

Both teams are trending up, but I'm confident enough in the Elks' recent form and 42-point drubbing of the Argos to take the two spreads here — especially with the first half spread set at just -0.5.

While the Elks could very well explode offensively once again, scores will surely be hard to come by for Chad Kelly and company against a league-best Edmonton defense.

Fajardo & Co. annihilated Toronto by 30 points last month and haven't lost a game since — winning by an average of 20 points during their current streak.

Elks vs Argonauts SGP

  • Elks -1.5
  • Elks 1H -0.5
  • Under 61.5

Elks vs Argonauts weather

It will be cloudy in Toronto on Saturday afternoon with wind gusts up to 30km/h and no rain expected.

Elks vs Argonauts odds

  • Spread: Elks -112 | Argonauts -108
  • Moneyline: Elks -1.5 (-102) | Argonauts +1.5 (-118)
  • Over/Under: Over 61.5 (-110) | Under 61.5 (-110)

Elks vs Argonauts key injuries

Elks: RB Javon Leake, FB Jacob Plamondon, WR Carter Kettyle, WR TJ Luther, OL Jordan Murray, LB Brock Mogensen, DB Kenny Logan Jr., LS Luke Burton-Krahn, DL Brandon Barlow, DL Tomari Fox, DL Darien Newell, DL Jordan Williams.
Argonauts: FB Jack Cassar, WR Jake Herslow, WR Makai Polk, OL Brandon Kemp, OL Kendall Randolph, LB Cameron Judge, LB Robert Priester, DB Owen Goss, DB Alexander Teubner, DL Andrew Chatfield, DL Jeremiaj Ojo.

Elks vs Argonauts trend

These teams have combined to hit the Under in 67% of their games since the beginning of July, and Edmonton is allowing a league-best 24.8 points per game this season.

How to watch Elks vs Argonauts and game info

Location BMO Field, Toronto, ON
Date Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
Kick-off 3 p.m. ET
TV TSN

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