Prop Bets: Ottawa Redblacks VS Edmonton Elks 2025-07-06

Ottawa Redblacks vs. Edmonton Elks: A CFL Clash of Injuries and Suspensions
Where the Redblacks’ offensive line is as leaky as a sieve, and the Elks’ defense is about to get a “phentermine-fueled” scare from Shawn Lemon’s potential return.

The Matchup:
The Ottawa Redblacks (-1.5, implied probability: 64.5%) host the Edmonton Elks (+1.5, 35.5%) in a Week 5 clash where the Over 52.5 (-110) is the safest bet since both teams’ defenses are about as reliable as a screen door in a hurricane. The Elks, 0-3 but suddenly trendy at +205 on the moneyline, have a revamped defensive line that’s supposed to stop Tre Ford’s legs—though Ford’s still dangerous enough to make you question that claim. Meanwhile, Ottawa’s O-line injuries have left their QB, Dru Brown, with more pressure than a CFL player on a Monday morning.

The Stats That Matter:
- Elks allow 7.2 yards per play (CFL-worst) vs. a Redblacks offense that’s just good enough to exploit it.
- Ottawa’s offensive line is missing key starters, making their “vulnerable second level” a buffet for Edmonton’s rush.
- Shawn Lemon, the 36-year-old sack machine (102 career takedowns!) who’s currently banned for betting on football and phentermine use, might return mid-game if he files paperwork to the CFL’s reinstatement office. Bet on whether he’ll be on the field or still in arbitration by kickoff.

The Odds (Consensus):
- Moneyline: Ottawa -1.8, Edmonton +2.05
- Spread: Ottawa -1.5 (-110), Edmonton +1.5 (-110)
- Total: Over/Under 52.5 (-110)

Prop Bet to Watch:
- Will Shawn Lemon’s reinstatement hearing conclude before halftime? (Implied probability: 0%, but still fun to dream.)

Final Prediction:
This game will be a sack-fest (literally, if Lemon plays) and a rushing carnival for Tre Ford. Bet the Over 52.5, root for Edmonton’s home cooking, and keep an eye on whether Lemon’s name appears on the roster—or in a Sportscenter segment about “CFL drama.”

May the best team with the least integrity win. 🏈

Created: July 6, 2025, 8:01 a.m. GMT