Winnipeg Blue Bombers at British Columbia Lions betting odds from BetRivers sportsbook
British Columbia -3 (-115)
Total 48.5
When: July 9, 2022, at 7 p.m. EDT
Venue: BC Place – Vancouver, British Columbia
Winnipeg Blue Bombers at British Columbia Lions Betting Preview
The best game of the season so far takes place in British Columbia on Saturday, when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers visit the British Columbia Lions in a game of unbeaten teams. The Blue Bombers bring a 4-0 record into this contest, while the Lions are 3-0.
Winnipeg’s vaunted defense has bent a little at times this season, but the Bombers are still allowing fewer than 16 points per game. But they’ll get their toughest test of the year against a British Columbia team that is averaging 45.7 points per game. Despite allowing the fewest points per game in the league, Winnipeg is No. 6 in total defense, allowing 390 yards per game.
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The story for the Lions has been quarterback Nathan Rourke, who has thrown for nine touchdowns and rushed for three others. He has completed 88 of 105 passes for 1,077 yards and has 180 rushing yards on just 15 carries. The Lions spread the ball around, with four players having at least 14 receptions and three players with at least two receiving touchdowns.
The British Columbia defense has also been up the occasion, allowing just 16.3 points per game so far on the season. The Lions lead the league in total defense, allowing 270 yards per game.
Blue Bombers vs. Lions Betting Trends
Blue Bombers
Winnipeg is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Winnipeg is 12-2 ATS in its last 14 games when playing British Columbia
Lions
The total has gone OVER in 8 of British Columbia’s last 9 games
British Columbia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Winnipeg Blue Bombers at British Columbia Lions Pick & Prediction
The Lions have failed to cover their last tries as favorites against Winnipeg, dating back to 2014, but this British Columbia team could well be better than most of those teams. Neither team has really played a strong opponent yet, so this will be a good test for both teams.
Winnipeg was on the road last Monday and now has to travel cross-country for another road game, so not an ideal schedule for the visitors. The Bombers haven’t run the ball well this season and that’s one way to keep Rourke and the Lions’ offense off the field.
The Blue Bombers may have been going through the motions a bit so far this season, but this is a game that should have their attention. We’ll know more about both teams after this one.
Pick: Winnipeg +3