Stampeders vs Blue Bombers Picks and Prediction – 7/8/2023

The Calgary Stampeders look for their second victory of the season on Friday when paying a visit to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Calgary is 1-2 following its 29-26 loss to Saskatchewan on June 24 in Week 3. The Stampeders had a bye in Week 4. Calgary gained 291 yards passing and 119 yards rushing but the Stampeders gave up 273 yards passing and 161 yards rushing. Calvary committed three fumbles and one interception 

Calgary quarterback Jake Maier has passed for 786 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions, while the leading rusher is Dedrick Mills with 176 yards and one touchdown. Malik Henry is the leading receiver with 228 yards and one touchdown reception. Calgary is scoring an average of 22.3 points per game, while the Stampeders are allowing an average of 23.0 points per game.

Winnipeg looks for its fourth victory of the season when hosting Calgary on Friday. The Blue Bombers are 3-1 following a 17-3 victory over Montreal last Saturday. Winnipeg gained 177 yards passing and an impressive 185 yards rushing, averaging 6.9 yards per carry. Winnipeg's defense held Montreal to 270 yards passing and just 93 yards rushing. Winnipeg forced four Montreal fumbles and one interception.

Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros has passed for 1,031 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. The leading rusher is Brady Oliveira with 319 yards and one touchdown, while the leading receiver is Dalton Schoen with 332 yards and two touchdown receptions. Winnipeg is scoring an average of 27.5 points per game which is second best in the CFL, while allowing an average of 22.8 points per game which is fourth best.