These are two teams from different planets. Bombers are coming off a thrashing of the Lions while the Elks were shutout by the Lions the week before their bye. The Bombers are 6-2 while the Elks are 0-8 and on a 21-game home losing streak. It makes for a wild money line and lots of points for the spread lines.

The Bombers are first in seven offensive categories while the Elks are last in 5 different defensive categories. There is no need to discuss the Elks’ sorry offensive stats rankings. They are starting 3rd string QB, Canadian Ford, hoping to jump start an offense coming off its second shutout of the season. Given that the Bombers are 1st in sacks made and the Elks are 6th in sacks allowed it could be a long night for Ford.

Taking a close look at recent point spread history for these teams gives credence to the expectation of the Bombers to lay the points as high as they will be. The Bombers are 5-3 ATS in their L8 and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. the Elks. In their last 3 vs. the Elks they have won by at least 14 points. The Elks, having lost 21 in a row at home are 3-18 ATS in that stretch, are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 this season and 0-4 ATS after a bye week. None of this bodes well for the Elks so it is clear we should lay the points and take the Bombers on this one.