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Last updated: Wed 12 Aug 2026 14:22
The Edmonton Elks are tipped to return to winning ways as they host the Toronto Argonauts in a key CFL matchup. Despite dropping their last two games against top teams, the Elks have covered the spread in all home games this season and have a strong record against Toronto at Commonwealth Stadium. The Argonauts, currently 4-4 after two consecutive wins, face a tough challenge on the road. The recommendation is to back Edmonton at home to cover the spread and bounce back.
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  • Elks have covered the spread in all home games this season
  • Argonauts won last two games but face strong home team
  • Recommendation: Back Edmonton Elks to cover the spread
Cody Fajardo of the Edmonton Elks (Getty Images)

Edmonton are tipped to cover as they return to winning ways on Saturday.

The Elks’ defeats came against the two best teams in the league, but they are back home this weekend and have done their best work at the Commonwealth Stadium this season.

Key Numbers – Can Elks Maintain Perfect Home Spread Record?

  • Edmonton Elks have covered in all 4 of their home games so far
  • Edmonton Elks have covered in 4 of the previous 5 meetings
  • Edmonton Elks have won their last 2 home games against Toronto
  • 4 of the last 5 meetings have produced under 62.5 points

Elks Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Argonauts Won Last Meeting

  • Edmonton Elks lead the all-time series 54-48
  • Toronto Argonauts won 31-30 when the two teams last met in September 2025

Toronto Argonauts 4-4 Following Back-To-Back Wins

Toronto head back out on the road having won their previous two games to improve their record to 4-4.

The Argonauts kicked off the season with a 37-30 defeat in Montreal, but rallied to take down Ottawa, 44-24, and Saskatchewan, 40-34.

They failed to keep that run going though, as their winning sequence was ended by a 58-36 loss in Calgary.

Toronto then suffered two further defeats as they were beaten 31-20 in Winnipeg and 24-23 at Hamilton.

The Argonauts finally snapped their skid with a 26-12 victory at the BC Lions, and backed that up in their long-awaited home opener as they downed Calgary 33-30 last time out.

Edmonton Elks 6-3 After Consecutive Defeats

Edmonton go into this game on their worst run of the season, having lost back-to-back games to fall to 6-3.

The Elks raced out of the blocks as they won their first three games, sandwiching a 32-29 overtime win against Montreal with road successes at Ottawa, 29-21, and Winnipeg, 23-18.

They failed to make it four-in-a-row as they lost 36-24 at the BC Lions, but they responded strongly to that loss, reeling off three wins in a row.

Edmonton blew out Ottawa, 40-17, and downed the BC Lions at home, 19-17, before heading out on the road to beat Saskatchewan 36-34.

The Elks’ run ended over the past couple of weeks though, as they lost 28-26 at home to Saskatchewan, and 48-30 in Montreal.

Verdict

Toronto have breathed some life into their season in recent weeks, but we are leaning towards Edmonton taking this.

The Elks have been solid at home this season – their only loss there came to Saskatchewan – so we are backing them to get back on track.

Best Bet1: Edmonton -3.5 Spread @20/21 at Hollywoodbets - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 62.5 Total Points @4/5 at bet365 - 2 Units
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During his career he has covered some of the biggest sporting events on the planet, including the Super Bowl, the Champions League Final and the World Cup Final. He has also covered almost every major boxing match and UFC fight card during this time.. His specialist sports are American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Football.


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