Edmonton are tipped to cover as they avenge their week 5 loss to the Lions.
The Elks rebounded from their only defeat with a blowout win a week ago, and not only have they been a reliable spread bet this season, they also have home advantage for this meeting.
Key Numbers – Can Elks Record 5th Cover Of 2026?
- Edmonton Elks have covered in 4 of their 5 games this season
- Edmonton Elks have won 4 of their 5 games this season
- BC Lions have failed to cover in 3 of their 4 games in 2026 so far
- The previous meeting this season produced under 60.5 points
Elks Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Lions Won Last Meeting
- Edmonton Elks lead the all-time series 89-90-3
- BC Lions won 37-24 when the two teams last met in October 2025
BC Lions Recorded First Win Last Time Out
BC return from their second bye week of the season looking to pick up from where they left off.
The Lions finally got off the mark at the start of the month, as they snapped a three-game losing skid with their first win of the campaign.
They sat out Week 1 due to a bye, and when they did finally open the season they lost back-to-back games on the road, falling 31-27 in Saskatchewan and 41-27 at Hamilton.
BC then dropped their home opener against Calgary, 41-33, but were able to avoid slipping to 0-4.
The Lions registered their first victory of 2026 last time out, as they beat Edmonton 36-24 at home.
Edmonton Elks Aim To Improve To 5-1
Edmonton enter this matchup having rebounded from their first defeat of the season to improve to 4-1 last time out.
The Elks enjoyed a winning start to the season, as they beat Ottawa 29-21 on the road before an early bye week.
They then built on that victory when they returned to action to down Montreal, 32-29 in overtime at home, and Winnipeg, 23-18 on the road.
Edmonton’s perfect start was brought to a halt by the BC Lions as they start of the month, as they lost 36-24 on the road.
The Elks issued an immediate response however, as they got back on track with a 40-17 blowout of Ottawa a week ago.