Game Details
Matchup: Edmonton Elks @ Ottawa Redblacks
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM EDT
Location: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa
Broadcast: TSN / RDS
Team Breakdown
Ottawa Redblacks (3-7)
Recent Form: Lost to Winnipeg in Week 11, snapping a 2-game win streak
Quarterback Situation: Starter Dru Brown is out with injury; Dustin Crum expected to start
Offense: Averaging just 17 points in Crum’s last 3 starts
Defense: Middle of the pack, but allowed 30+ points in 3 of last 4 games
Edmonton Elks (3-6)
Recent Form: Riding a 2-game win streak with victories over Toronto and Montreal
Quarterback: Cody Fajardo has taken over from Tre Ford and sparked the offense
Offense: Trending upward, with Fajardo throwing more TDs and fewer INTs than Ford
Defense: Improving, but still vulnerable — allowing 35 points per game earlier in the season
Betting & Trends
| Team | ATS Record | O/U Record | Win Probability |
| Edmonton Elks | 5-4 | 6-3 (Under) | 55% |
| Ottawa Redblacks | 5-5 | 5-5 | 45% |
With Ottawa missing its starting QB and Edmonton gaining momentum under Fajardo, the Elks have the edge in both offensive rhythm and defensive resilience.
GAME ODDS
Edmonton Elks – 3.5
Ottawa Redblacks 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 21, 2025
