Stampeders vs Blue Bombers Picks and Prediction – 7/19/2025

The Calgary Stampeders look to hold onto first place in the West Division of the CFL with a win on Friday when visiting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Calgary is 4-1 and tied for first in the West division with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Calvary defeated Saskatchewan 24-10 on Saturday afternoon. Stampeders’ quarterback Vernon Adams Jr threw for 428 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in Saturday’s win. Keep up to date with all the CFL action with our CFL picks.

Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr has thrown for 1,453 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions. Dedrick Mills leads all rushers with 396 yards and five touchdowns. Jalen Philpot leads all Calgary receivers with 310 yards but has not yet had a touchdown reception. Calgary is fifth in scoring, averaging 28.0 points per game, while first in points allowed, at 18.2 points per game. 

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers look for their fourth win in five outings on Friday when hosting Calgary. Winnipeg is 3-1 and third in the West division, two points behind Calgary and Saskatchewan. Winnipeg had a bye in Week 6 and lost to Calgary 37-16 in Week 5. Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros threw for 288 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, but the two turnovers (interceptions) proved costly to the Blue Bombers.

Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros has thrown for 801 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions. Matthew Peterson leads Winnipeg in rushing with 245 yards and one touchdown. Keric Wheatfall leads all receivers with 283 yards and two touchdown receptions. Winnipeg is fourth in scoring, averaging 28.2 points per game, and is third in points allowed at 23.5 points per game. 

Calgary easily defeated Winnipeg in the first meeting between the two, 37-16 in Week 5, covering the number as 4.5-point home underdogs. Winnipeg is known for its defense, but Calgary is the best in the CFL for points allowed this season, allowing just 18.2 points per game, while Winnipeg is third at 23.5 points per game. Calgary has covered the number in four of its first five to start the season, including its win over Winnipeg. Final Score Prediction: Calgary Stampeders win and cover ATS 27-24.