RedBlacks at Eskimos 8/9/19 - CFL Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 6:54 AM ET
The Ottawa RedBlacks look for their second straight victory on Friday when they visit the Edmonton Eskimos. Ottawa needed overtime to defeat the Montreal Argonauts on Friday 30-27. The hero of the game was DeVonte Dedmon as the kick returner ha 377 return yards and two touchdowns, while QB Dominique Davis led a late charge to tie the game and send it to extra time.
Edmonton lost on Saturday to the Calgary Stampeders 24-18. Ottawa had one last play with one second remaining to score and win the game, but a Trevor Harris Hail Mary pass to Kevin Elliott was knocked away and fell to the ground as time ran out. Edmonton gave up a 103-yards kickoff return for a touchdown in the loss. Dominique Davis has 1,296 yards passing, four touchdowns and nine interceptions, while rushing for 82 yards and five touchdowns. The leading receivers for the RedBlacks are Dominque Rhymes with 27 receptions for 335 yards and one TD and RJ Harris with 23 receptions for 309 yards and one touchdown. John Crockett leads the RedBlacks in rushing with 305 yards.
Trevor Harris leads the Eskimos in passing with 2,304 yards 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. C.J. Gable is leading in rushing with 475 yards. Ricky Collins leads the Eskimos in receiving with 35 receptions for 615 yards and two touchdowns, while Greg Ellingson has 34 receptions for 457 yards and two touchdowns.
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Ottawa has failed to cover the number in 4 of its last 6 and has lost 4 of its last 5 straight up. Edmonton on the other hand is 2-2 SU and ATS in its last 4. The Eskimos at home are far better with going 3-0 SU and 2-1 ATS. Edmonton has covered the number in 4 of its last 5 at home and 5 of its last 6 following a loss ATS. Final Score Prediction, Edmonton Eskimos win and cover ATS 32-19.
