Elks vs Lions Picks and Prediction – 6/17/2023

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 06/13/2023 at 7:19 PM ET

Edmonton Elks at BC Lions 6/17/23 - CFL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 6/17/2023, 11:00 PM UTC

The Edmonton Elks visit the BC Lions on Saturday for a Week 2 CFL showdown. Edmonton opened its regular season with a disappointing 17-13 loss at home to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Edmonton gained just 243 yards of total offense while allowing Saskatchewan 305 yards of total offense. The Elks turned the ball over three times and were sacked twice.

Edmonton quarterback Taylor Cornelius has passed for 202 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions through the first game of the regular season. The leading rusher is Kevin Brown with 59 yards, while the leading receiver is Eugene Lewis with 148 yards and one touchdown reception. Ethan Makonzo and Nyles Morgan each have seven tackles to lead Edmonton.

BC Lions look for their second consecutive victory on Saturday when hosting the Edmonton Elks. BC opened the regular season with a 25-15 victory over the Calgary Stampeders last Thursday. The BC offense gained 391 total yards, while the defense allowed just 235 yards. BC had three quarterback sacks while allowing Calgary just one quarterback sack.

BC quarterback Vernon Adams Jr passed for 270 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. The leading rusher for BC was Taquan Mizzell with 81 yards, while the leading receiver was Dominique Rhymes with 100 yards and two touchdown receptions. BC’s defense allowed just 154 yards of passing and 90 yards rushing to Calgary on opening night.

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Elks

Edmonton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 8 of the Elks last 10 on the road

Lions

BC is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 versus an opponent from the West division
The UNDER has cashed in each of the Lions last 5

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Edmonton suffered a disappointing four-point loss in its season opener to Saskatchewan, while BC traveled to Calgary and defeated the Stampeders 25-15 behind a strong passing game led by quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. BC has covered the number in each of the last four meetings head to head versus Edmonton and the Lions have covered the nut in five of the last seven played at home versus the Elks. Final Score Prediction, BC Lions win and cover ATS 28-17.