CFL Best Bets: Edmonton Elks vs Saskatchewan Roughriders Prediction, 7/25/2025
- Lee Shipley
- Jul 25
- 3 min read
Game: Roughriders Vs. The Elks
Time: 9:05 PM EST
Arena: Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field
Spread: Edmonton +9.5 | Saskatchewan -9.5
Moneyline: Edmonton +425 | Saskatchewan -575
Over/Under: Over 52.5 | Under 52.5
Get ready for some Friday night football! The Saskatchewan Roughriders, who are looking pretty good at 5-1, are hosting the Edmonton Elks (1-4) at Mosaic Stadium. The Elks are definitely the underdogs here, opening as 9.5-point dogs, and the over/under for total points is set at 52.5. Expect to see Tre Ford and Trevor Harris leading the charge as the starting quarterbacks.
Elks vs Roughriders Top Trend
The Roughriders are 10-3 SU and ATS in their last 13 games.
The Roughriders Team Preview!
In their last game, the Roughriders snagged a 33-27 win against the Lions. A.J. Ouellette led their rushing attack with 72 yards on 15 carries, while Dohnte Meyers was the top receiver, hauling in 7 catches for 132 yards. Trevor Harris had a strong performance, throwing for 395 yards and 3 touchdowns, despite tossing one interception.
Offensively, the Roughriders are looking good this season, ranking 3rd in the league with 29.7 points per game. They're also 3rd in passing yards, averaging 293.0 per game, and 2nd in total offense with 406.5 yards per contest. On the defensive side, they're giving up 25.0 points per game, which puts them at 3rd in the CFL. They've been solid against the run, allowing only 73.8 rushing yards per game, but they're struggling a bit against the pass, giving up 310.2 yards per game through the air.
Roughriders: Shawn Bane Jr. WR (Out), Mario Alford WR/KR (Out), Ka'Deem Carey RB (Out), Daniel Johnson OT (Out), Payton Collins OT (Out), Zack Fry G (Out), Sean McEwan C (Out), Phillipe Gagnon G (Out), Trevon Tate G (Out), CJ Avery LB (Out).
The Edmonton Elks Team Preview!
The Elks recently lost to the Lions 32-14. Quarterback Tre Ford struggled, throwing for only 34 yards and an interception, though he did lead the team in rushing with 47 yards. Receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. was a bright spot, racking up 55 receiving yards. Offensively, the Elks are struggling this season, ranking 7th in the CFL in scoring (23.6 PPG) and 9th in both passing (194.0 YPG) and total offense (300.8 YPG). Their defense is also having a tough time, giving up the second-most points in the league (34.0 PPG) and ranking 9th in total yards allowed (444.8 YPG).
Elks: Robbie Smith DE (Out), Royce Metchie DB (Out).
The Roughriders Vs Elks Game Prediction!
The Pick: Roughriders -8.5
The Edmonton Elks are in a tough spot, sitting at 1-4 with all their losses being blowouts. Their defense is pretty bad, giving up the most points and yards in the CFL, and they're especially vulnerable to both passing and running plays. This is not good news, as they're about to face the Saskatchewan Roughriders, who have a high-powered offense led by their efficient quarterback, Trevor Harris, and strong running back, A.J. Ouellette.
The Elks offense isn't much better, struggling in the passing game. They've even benched quarterback Tre Ford for Cody Fajardo, hoping to spark some change. Even though Fajardo is a more accurate passer, it's going to be an uphill battle for him because the Elks receivers aren't getting open and their offensive line can't protect him.
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