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Edmonton Elks logo EDM @ BC Lions logo BC Sat, Jul 4 • 7:00 PM ET
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2 LEG PARLAY
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EDM -1.5
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o58.5
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Trevor Knapp
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I have no problem laying the spread with Edmonton, and I project the Elks as 2.5-point favorites heading into Saturday. The Apple Bowl doesn't provide nearly enough of a home-field advantage for the Leos, with the outdoor venue seating fewer than 2,500 fans. Edmonton is 3-0 ATS this season, while the Lions have helped cash the full-game Over in all three of their matches to start the year.

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Edmonton Elks logo BC Lions logo o58.5 (-108)
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Trevor Knapp
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Opposing offenses have averaged 7.75 yards per play against the Leos, forcing BC into a pass-heavy game script for three straight games. Rourke has surpassed 290+ passing yards in all of those contests, with BC’s offense averaging 29.0 points per game — the majority coming in the second half. One area where Edmonton has struggled is penalties, totaling a league-high 29 alongside Calgary. Until Edmonton proves more disciplined, the Lions could benefit from drawing a few calls to keep the scoreboard churning.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers logo WPG @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats logo HAM Sun, Jul 5 • 7:00 PM ET
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HAM
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o57.5
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Ben Kramer
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The Over pairs well with Hamilton on the moneyline, as both pace of play and passing efficiency continue to soar in the league. Offensive plays per game are up by nearly six compared to 2025, while passing attacks are averaging more than 0.7 additional yards per attempt over that same span.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers logo Hamilton Tiger-Cats logo o57.5 (-110)
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Ben Kramer
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