Elks vs Redblacks Picks and Prediction – 7/19/2024

The Edmonton Elks will be on the road this week for a matchup in Ottawa against the Ottawa Redblacks. Edmonton is one of the bottom feeders in the league as they are currently winless through five games and sit in last place in the West division. The Elks come into week seven following a three-point home loss last Sunday to this Ottawa team. For other CFL action see our CFL Picks.

McLeod Bethel-Thompson has been the offensive leader this year for Edmonton having completed 134 passes for 1497 yards and nine scores through five overall games. Kevin Brown has led the way for the Elks offense on the ground with 175 yards on five carries. Dakota Prukop has just 17 carries for 24 yards but has accumulated all six rushing touchdowns for Edmonton. Dillion Mitchell has been receiving number one in the Edmonton offense with 23 catches for 372 yards and one score on the year.

The Ottawa Redblacks return home in week 7 as a middle of the pack team with three wins and two losses currently third place in their division. Offensively Ottawa did the work a week ago scoring 37 points on 520 total yards of offense. Defensively the Redblacks held on allowing 339 yards and just 34 points resulting in the victory.

Dru Brown led the Ottawa offense completing 26 passes for 400 yards and two scores in the game. Kalil Pimpleton was the top receiver for Ottawa with 153 yards and one score on 4 receptions. Dominique Rhymes chipped in seven yards for 131 yards and Justin Hardy added 110 yards and one score on five catches.