Blue Bombers vs Roughriders Picks and Prediction – 9/1/2024

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be on the road this week for a matchup in Saskatchewan against the Roughriders. Winnipeg comes into this week that's the second-best team in the West division with five wins and six losses overall following a narrow 3 point win against Hamilton a week ago. Defensively Winnipeg did just enough giving up 23 points on 285 total yards after forcing one turnover in the game. Offensively Winnipeg was the better team scoring 26 points after a 16 point first half on 321 total yards. For other CFL news see our CFL Picks.

Zach Collaros led the way for the Winnipeg offense completing 18 passes for 177 yards and one score. Brady Oliveira led the way on the ground for the Blue Bombers with 120 yards on 18 carries. Ontaria Wilson was the top receiver in the game with 72 yards on 6 receptions. Kennedy Lawler added 17 yards and one score on 2 grabs 4 the Blue Bombers.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders return home this week as the top team in the west division with five wins and five losses overall riding a 2 game skid following a one point road loss against Toronto a week ago. Offensively Saskatchewan moved the ball well enough compiling 274 yards to score 19 points but two turnovers cost them the game. Defensively Saskatchewan was outmatched giving up twenty points including ten in the fourth quarter as Toronto accumulated 373 total yards.

Trevor Harris led the way for the Saskatchewan offense completing 18 passes for 190 yards and one score. Frankie Hickson was the top running back in the game for the Roughriders with 79 yards on 16 carries. Samuel Emilius led the team with eight catches for 66 yards and KeeSean Johnson added 21 yards and one score on three grabs.

Both teams come into this game struggling a bit, but Saskatchewan is the best team in this conference. Look for Saskatchewan to get back to their winning ways this week as they do the work on their home field. Take the Rough Riders to overpower a below average Winnipeg team leading to the win. Final Score Prediction, Saskatchewan Roughriders win and cover 27-17.