Lions at Blue Bombers 8/15/19 - CFL Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 10:46 PM ET
The BC Lions look to bounce back from a disappointing loss when they visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. The Lions lost to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 35-34 on Saturday on a late touchdown by the Tiger-Cats with just 1:02 remaining. Mike Reilly threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. Reilly hurt an ankle late in the game but will play Thursday.
Matt Nichols leads the Blue Bombers with 1,751 yards passing, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions. Andrew Harris leads all rushers with 746 yards, while Chris Streveler has five touchdowns on the ground. The leading receiver is Lucky Whitehead with 28 receptions for 330 yards and two touchdowns.
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The OVER is the play here. The OVER has cashed in 5 of the last 7 played between the two in Winnipeg and in 8 of the last 10 overall between the two. Winnipeg has watched the OVER cash in 7 of its last 8 played on Thursday and 5 of the last 7 versus an opponent with a losing record. The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Lions last 9. Final Score Prediction, Winnipeg Blue Bombers win, but our best play is OVER 36-23.