Lions vs Blue Bombers Picks and Prediction – 8/2/2024

The BC Lions will be on the road this week for a game in Winnipeg against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. BC comes into this week with five wins through seven games played as the top team in the West division following a one point loss to Calgary two weeks ago. Defensively BC struggled in their last outing giving up 25 points on 345 total yards of offense. Offensively the Lions did move the ball compiling 274 yards and scored 24 points but turned the ball over twice in the game. For more CFL action see our CFL Picks.

Vernon Adams Jr. has carried the load for the BC offense this season completing 159 passes in 242 attempts for 2395 yards and 14 scores across seven games. William Stanback has been the top running back on the roster with 389 yards and one score on 88 carries. Quarterback Vernon Adams has added 166 yards and two scores on 33 carries this season as well. Justin McInnis has been receiving number one for BC this season with 780 yards and six scores on 48 receptions.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be back at home this week as the 4th best team in the western division with just two wins through eight games played. Winnipeg picked up their second consecutive loss last week after a 2 point loss in overtime against Toronto. The Winnipeg offense was nearly not existent last game out scoring just 14 points despite 400 yards the Blue Bombers turned the ball over four times in the game. Defensively Winnipeg had issues giving up sixteen points including three in overtime resulting in the loss.

Cameron Dukes has led the way for the Toronto offense this season completing 119 passes for 1221 yards and six scores. Nick Arbuckle has completed 24 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown. Damonte Coxie is the top receiver on the Toronto roster this season with 269 yards and two scores on 18 receptions. Rasheed Bailey has added 24 catches for 245 yards and two touchdowns as well.