Elks vs Lions Prediction, Picks & Odds for CFL Week 20

The surging BC Lions have won four straight and are coming off a bye, now set to host the 7-9 Edmonton Elks with playoff implications on the line.

My Elks vs. Lions predictions expect Nathan Rourke & Co. to pick up right where they left off before the break, as BC looks poised to keep rolling at home.

Let's get into my CFL picks for Friday, October 17, with kickoff set for 10:30 p.m. ET on TSN. 

Elks vs Lions prediction

My Elks vs Lions pick: Lions -5.5 (-120 at BET99)

With just two weeks left in the CFL regular season, the BC Lions are the hottest team in the league — a far cry from early September, when they sat at 5-7 and were staring down the possibility of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

However, since Week 15, the Lions’ offense has caught fire, riding a four-game winning streak with Nathan Rourke & Co. averaging 38.8 points per contest — three of those victories coming by double digits.

Suddenly, a bid to host the West Semi-Final is very much in play, as BC will look to win out and secure the second seed in the West Division ahead of both Calgary and Winnipeg. 

Fresh off a bye, the Leos are essentially at full strength, with only defensive lineman Christian Covington appearing on the injury report, and he’s been sidelined since late August.

BC will feast on an Edmonton Elks squad that they dominated in both Week 1 and Week 6, outscoring them a combined 63-28 in those matchups.

Although veteran quarterback Cody Fajardo has done a better job of righting the ship offensively following the benching of Tre Ford, the Elks defense remains a leaky one, surrendering a league-worst 383.2 yards of net offence per game.

The Lions boast one of the deepest offences in the CFL, whether it’s Nathan Rourke under center, rushing leader James Butler in the backfield, or All-Stars Keion Hatcher and Justin McInnis stretching the field.

BC has prevailed in five consecutive home games, and I have this line priced at -7.5 for Friday night's contest. Take the Leos to cover in this Week 20 showdown. 

Elks vs Lions same-game parlay (SGP)

Lions -5.5

Over 56.5

+210 at BET99

BC has covered as favorites in four of its last five home games against Edmonton.

The Lions have hit the full-game Over in nine of their last 10 outings this season, while Cody Fajardo and the Elks have scored 20+ points in four consecutive games. Edmonton should provide enough late-game scoring to push this one past 56.5 points without jeopardizing BC’s cover.

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Elks vs Lions odds

Elks vs Lions live odds

Elks vs Lions opening odds

• Spread: Edmonton +5.5 (-110) | BC -5.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Edmonton +220 | BC -280
• Over/Under: Over 55.5 (-120) | Under 55.5 (-110)

Elks vs Lions trend

The Lions are 8-2 ATS over their last 10 head-to-head matchups against the Elks.  

How to watch Elks vs Lions and game info

Elks vs Lions key injuries

Elks: Nick Anderson LB (Questionable), DK Bonhomme DL (Questionable), Tomari Fox DL (Doubtful), Jonathan Kongbo DL (Doubtful), TJ Luther WR (Out).
Lions: Christian Covington DL (Out). 

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