Roughriders vs Blue Bombers Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be on the road this week with a match up in Winnipeg against the Blue Bombers. Saskatchewan comes into this week with five wins 6 losses and one tie following a narrow 2 point loss to this Winnipeg team a week ago. Offensively Saskatchewan has fared well this season averaging 26 points on 269 yards per game. Defensively Saskatchewan has had some issues giving up just over 25 points on more than 300 yards per outing. For other CFL action see our CFL Picks.

Trevor Harris has been the top quarterback for Saskatchewan this season with 149 completions totaling 1785 yards and 13 scores. Shea Patterson has compiled 126 completions for 1599 yards and six touchdowns as well. Aj Oullette is the top ball carrier for Saskatchewan this season with 466 yards and three scores on 114 carries. Samuel Emilus leads that sketch you on this season with 693 yards and three scores on 65 catches.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be back at home this week as the top team in the western division with six wins overall riding a 4 game win streak following their victory over this Saskatchewan team a week ago. Offensively Winnipeg has been mediocre this season averaging 22.42 points per game on just over 350 total yards. Defensively Winnipeg has held their own holding opponents to 21.08 points unless than 330 yards per game.

Zach Collaros is the second-best quarterback in the league and leads Winnipeg with 2,701 yards and seven touchdowns on 218 completions this season. Brady Oliveira is the top running back in the CFL with 851 yards on 147 carries this season. Chris Streveler has added 83 carries for 268 yards and 9 scores this year. Ontaria Wilson leads Winnipeg with 765 yards and two scores on 49 catches.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are one of the hotter teams in the league and come into this game following a victory against Saskatchewan a week ago. Look for Winnipeg to continue their winning ways as they do the work this week at home. Take Winnipeg to extend their winning streak as they pick up another win and cover at home against Saskatchewan. Final Score Prediction, Winnipeg Blue Bombers win and cover 27-14.