Edmonton Elks @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers picks

Sporting a 2-0 record ahead of Thursday's home match against the Edmonton Elks, the Bombers boast the league's best defense, allowing just 17.0 points per game and holding quarterbacks to a 54.3% completion percentage. Take Winnipeg to run away at home with its third consecutive double-digit win. 

The Bombers have just four days of rest before Thursday's contest, which makes it tough for their defense to prepare for Elks dual-threat quarterback Tre Ford. He finally got on the same page as new OC Jordan Maksymic in the fourth quarter last week, generating three touchdowns. That said, Edmonton's defense has been brutal, getting shredded through the air and on the ground in both of its games this year. They'll struggle to contain an explosive Bombers attack led by two-time MOP Zach Collaros and a strong offensive line.