Blue Bombers vs Lions Picks and Prediction – 8/18/2024

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers look for their fourth win in 10 games on Sunday when visiting the BC Lions. Winnipeg is 3-6 and 4th in the Western Division. Winnipeg had a bye in Week 10 and defeated the Lions 25-0 in Week 9. Winnipeg quarterback Zack Collaros passed for 294 yards and one touchdown in the Blue Bombers shootout victory over the BC Lions.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ quarterback Zach Collaros has thrown for 2,018 yards with four touchdowns and eight interceptions. Brady Oliveira has rushed for 611 yards and Ontara Wilson is the leading receiver with 575 yards and two touchdown receptions. Winnipeg is averaging 20.9 points and 364.4 yards per game which are last and sixth respectively in the CFL. Winnipeg's defense is allowing 20.7 points and 335.6 yards per game which are both first in the CFL.

The BC Lions look for their sixth win in 10 games on Sunday when hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. BC is 5-4 following its 33-16 loss to the Edmonton Elks on Sunday night. BC quarterback Jake Dolegala passed for 146 yards, while Chase Brice had 41 yards passing. The Lions gave up 467 yards of total offense to Edmonton while gaining only 292 yards of total offense. 

BC quarterback Vernon Adams Jr has thrown for 2,469 yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. The leading rusher is William Stanback with 518 yards and one touchdown, while the leading receiver is Justin McInnis with 834 yards and six touchdown receptions. BC is averaging 25.8 points and 390.1 yards of total offense per game while allowing averages of 24.4 points and 381.4 yards per game.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will pick up a victory at home on Sunday when hosting the BC Lions, but the play here is UNDER. Winnipeg has the best defense in the CFL, allowing an average of 20.7 points and 335.6 yards per game which are both first in the league. The UNDER has cashed in eight of Winnipeg's last nine and in six of BC’s last eight. BC is in the top four in points allowed and only sixth in scoring. BC could play once again without starting quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. Final Score Prediction, Winnipeg Blue Bombers win but our best play is UNDER 23-20.