Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BC Lions Betting Tips – Back Winnipeg In Must-Win CFL Matchup

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Last updated: Thu 22 Oct 2026 10:41

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Winnipeg must win to stay in playoff contention; BC have secured a playoff spot
Lions expected to rest starters, giving Winnipeg a crucial advantage
Experts tip the Blue Bombers to win and cover spread in do-or-die clash

Zach Collaros of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Getty Images)

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BC Lions Betting Tips

Key Numbers – Can Blue Bombers Make It 8 Wins In 10 Meetings?
Lions Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
Winnipeg Blue Bombers In Must Win Situation
BC Lions Playoff-Bound With 10-7 Record

Winnipeg are tipped to cover as they win on the road.

While the Lions can take their foot off the gas with their postseason fate confirmed, the Blue Bombers know they must win this game to have any chance of making the playoffs, and that edge could be the difference.

Key Numbers – Can Blue Bombers Make It 8 Wins In 10 Meetings?

Winnipeg Blue Bombers have won 7 of the last 9 meetings
The winning team has covered in each of the previous 10 meetings
The Under has cashed in 7 of BC Lions’ last 10 games

Lions Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting

BC Lions lead the all-time series 77-70-1
BC Lions won 35-19 when the two teams last met on July 30

Winnipeg Blue Bombers In Must Win Situation

Winnipeg head to British Columbia knowing they must win this game to have any hope of snatching a playoff place on the final day of the regular season.

The Blue Bombers made a decent start to the season as they won four of their first six games, but they were unable to maintain that promising form.

They lost their final two games before the second bye week, and then went 3-2 before their final weekend off of the season.

Winnipeg returned to action at the end of September knowing they needed a good run, only to lose 30-28 to Toronto, and 37-10 in Montreal.

The Blue Bombers rallied with a 33-28 victory over Calgary, but last week’s 35-27 defeat in Edmonton means they are on the brink of missing the playoffs.

BC Lions Playoff-Bound With 10-7 Record

BC go into their final regular season game having already secured home-field advantage in the Western Semi-Finals thanks to a 10-7 record.

The Lions dug themselves into a huge early hole as they lost five of their first six games, but they sparked a much-needed turnaround with a big 35-19 win in Winnipeg at the end of July.

That proved to be the start of a five-game win streak, and they then responded to a 37-30 defeat in Montreal with a four-game surge that secured a postseason berth.

BC beat Montreal 48-29 and Saskatchewan 31-24 at home, and then followed up a 24-17 success in Toronto with a 41-20 victory when they returned home to face Ottawa.

The Lions failed to make it five-in-a-row though, as they were beaten 32-13 in Calgary last time out.

Verdict

WIN Blue Bombers @ BC Lions

BC have the luxury of being able to rest their best players for this one, while Winnipeg know that it’s win of bust for them – and even a win may not be enough.

The Blue Bombers’ desperation can be the edge against a weakened Lions team, so we are backing the visitors to win and cover the spread.

Winnipeg -6.5

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