Free CFL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Oct. 23, 2026
MTL
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TOR
Fri, Oct 23 • 7:00 PM ET
u52.5 (-112)
The Alouettes easily played to the Under last week in Crum's first start of the season, getting bested by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, 16-12. It was easily the team's lowest-scoring game of the season.
Likely MOP Davis Alexander and his 5,000 passing yards were a major factor in the team's 13-3-0 O/U record prior to last week. With Crum in the fold and the Argos sporting just a 7-10-0 O/U record (and playing to the Under in four of their last five), this matchup has the Under written all over it.
TOR (+100)
The Argos are coming off a shocking road loss to the Redblacks. However, they've still won four of five games at home this season compared to their ugly 5-7-0 record on the road. Conversely, the Alouettes are a perfect 9-0-0 at home yet are an even 4-4-0 on the road.
Montreal won their lone meeting this season by a single score. With Dustin Crum likely getting the ball for the Als once again with the East Division locked up, I expect the Argos to come through.
WPG
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BC
Fri, Oct 23 • 10:00 PM ET
u53.5 (-108)
Winnipeg’s D leads the league in pass knockdowns and will capitalize on Kaidon Salter’s inexperience south of the border. In limited action this season, Salter has completed just 53.4% of his passes while posting a 76.5 passer rating. Meanwhile, the Bombers' offence has yet to find its footing this season, averaging just 26.1 points per game and 6.56 yards per play, ahead of only Ottawa and Hamilton. Expect Winnipeg to lean on Brady Oliveira and the ground game, especially in the second half, as this total stays Under. Playable to 51.5.
WPG -6.5 (-125)
The BC Lions essentially have nothing to play for, as they're set to finish as the second seed in the West and host a first-round playoff game at BC Place next Saturday. Meanwhile, the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers face a must-win situation to get into the dance, and they'll be going up against a Lions team that is resting reigning MOP quarterback Nathan Rourke. BC will also be without three starting defensive backs — T.J. Lee, Garry Peters, and Deontai Williams — while WR Justin McInnis is questionable and running back James Butler has been ruled out. The Leos took their foot off the gas last week against Calgary, sitting Rourke in the second half and subsequently relinquishing a 13-10 lead before eventually falling 32-12. With Winnipeg's season on the line and BC already turning its attention to the postseason, expect the Bombers to take an early lead and never look back. Playable to -9.5.
EDM
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SSK
Sat, Oct 24 • 3:00 PM ET
u50.5 (-112)
Despite missing some key pieces on defence, Edmonton's stop unit still leads the league in fewest points allowed per game (24.8) and lowest opposing passer rating. Along with missing QB Trevor Harris, the Riders will be without running back A.J. Ouellette and star wideout KeeSean Johnson, leaving Saskatchewan's offence severely shorthanded. Meanwhile, the Elks will be without veteran pivot Cody Fajardo, and they likely won't have RB Justin Rankin or WR Austin Mack available. This is shaping up to resemble a preseason game featuring two sluggish offences, so I'd play the Under to 49.5.
EDM (+114)
When it comes to motivation, it’s essentially a wash between the two teams. As is often the case in Week 21, both teams are expected to rest key players as they turn their attention to the postseason. Jack Coan will make his first career CFL start for Saskatchewan, while Taylor Powell is expected to start under centre for Edmonton. My edge lies in Powell's considerably greater CFL experience, including 10 starts with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 2023-24. He also owns a career 93.4 passer rating, while Coan has attempted just 29 passes in the league. With this game essentially priced as a pick’em, I’ll take Edmonton at plus money (playable to +100).
OTT
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HAM
Sat, Oct 24 • 3:00 PM ET
o58.5 (-108)
Ottawa (9-8-0) and Hamilton (8-9-0) have a combined 17-17-0 Over/Under record this season. However, both have played to the Over in three of their last five games. Hamilton has allowed 37+ points in three of those five, while Ottawa has given up 34+ in each of their last five.
Barnes flashed his offensive potential in an instant classic last week, and these are two of the bottom-three teams in the CFL in terms of points allowed.
OTT (+190)
After just eight passes this season before his first start last week, Redblacks QB Bryson Barnes exploded for 401 total yards, two touchdowns, and a 119.1 rating against the Toronto Argonauts. The Tiger-Cats enter this matchup in a similar position as the Redblacks, with just two wins in their last 10 and one since August 15. That lone win was against Ottawa two weeks ago, but Barnes & Co. did just put up a season-high 40 points against the 9-8 Argos.
+190 for a nothing-to-lose squad that finally secured a win is too valuable to pass up.
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