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CFL Week 8: Elks vs. Riders Showdown
24 Jul
Summary
- Saskatchewan Roughriders, the defending Grey Cup champions, will play the Edmonton Elks.
- Expert Emory Hunt provides betting picks for CFL Week 8 games.
- Key matchups include Edmonton vs. Saskatchewan and Calgary vs. Winnipeg.
This week in the Canadian Football League, Week 8 features a highly anticipated matchup between the defending Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Edmonton Elks, who share the best record in the league. The Roughriders are coming off a victory over the Hamilton Tiger-cats, while the Elks narrowly defeated the B.C. Lions. SportsLine expert Emory Hunt has analyzed the schedule and shared his top betting picks for the week's games.
Hunt's selections include Edmonton at +4.5 against Saskatchewan, Calgary at +1.5 against Winnipeg, Toronto at -3.5 against B.C., and Hamilton at +10.5 against Montreal. The Roughriders will be playing with heavy hearts following the recent, tragic passing of their teammate Jayden Dalke, adding an emotional layer to their contest against Edmonton.
In other games, Calgary is expected to challenge Winnipeg, who barely won their previous match. The return of wide receiver Damian Alford is anticipated to boost Calgary's offensive explosiveness. Toronto is favored against the B.C. Lions, who have been hampered by close losses and an injury to their quarterback, Nathan Rourke. Finally, Hamilton, buoyed by a recent upset win, is expected to keep their game against the top-ranked Montreal Alouettes within the 10.5-point spread.
