The sad sack Elks are in tough. This won’t be the night they win their first in 20 games at home or when they cover the spread. The Lions are just too good.

The Lions’ “D” is first in the CFL in points allowed and net offence allowed. The Elks’ offence is last in points scored and net offence. The Lions’ “D” is second in sacks while the Elks offence has allowed the 3rd most sacks in the league. QB Cornelius for the Elks has the worst pass efficiency rating (for qualified QBs) in the league and the Lions have the best pass defence in the league. The Elks have given up the most turnovers, most interceptions and have the worst turnover ratio (-6).

Have you heard enough yet? The Elks allow 144 yds/game rushing (worst in the CFL) and the Lions get their star RB Mizzell, back in the lineup.

And just for a clincher the Lions are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 while the Elks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7.

The Elks are in big trouble. They were shutout last game against the Lions. Saturday will not be enough of an improvement to stop the Lions. Pick the Lions and lay the points.