This is the second and final regular-season meeting between these West Division rivals. Winnipeg dominated the first matchup in Week 2 with a 34–20 win, despite missing star quarterback Zach Collaros. Now, with Collaros returning and BC’s Nathan Rourke sidelined, the Bombers look to complete the season sweep and stay unbeaten.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers: Collaros Returns to Command
Record: 1–0 (T-1st in West Division)
Last Game: 34–20 win vs BC Lions
Key Storylines:
Zach Collaros is back: The two-time CFL MOP returns from suspension after Chris Streveler filled in admirably last week with 3 TD passes.
Ground Game Emergence: Rookie RB Matthew Peterson exploded for 130 yards and a 38-yard TD in his CFL debut, replacing injured Brady Oliveira (shoulder).
Defensive Playmakers: DB Marquise Bridges had 2 interceptions in Week 2, and the Bombers’ secondary held Rourke to just 44% passing.
Players to Watch:
Zach Collaros (QB): 830 yards, 2 TDs vs BC in 2024
Matthew Peterson (RB): 130 yards, 1 TD in debut
Marquise Bridges (DB): 2 INTs, 3 pass breakups
BC Lions: Masoli Steps In for Injured Rourke
Record: 1–1 (3rd in West Division)
Last Game: 20–34 loss vs Winnipeg
Key Storylines:
Jeremiah Masoli Starts: With Nathan Rourke nursing an oblique injury, Masoli makes his first start as a Lion. The 36-year-old has 133 CFL games under his belt and is nearing 18,000 career passing yards.
Offensive Balance Needed: RB James Butler has just 95 yards on 20 carries this season and averaged only 2.7 YPC vs Winnipeg last week.
Defensive Reinforcements: DE Sione Teuhema returns from suspension to bolster a front that struggled to contain Winnipeg’s run game.
Players to Watch:
Jeremiah Masoli (QB): Veteran presence with dual-threat ability
Keon Hatcher (WR): 4 catches, 150 yards, 1 TD in Week 2
Sione Teuhema (DL): Key to pressuring Collaros and stopping the run
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | Winnipeg | BC Lions |
| Points Per Game | 34.0 (1st) | 20.0 (6th) |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 312.0 (3rd) | 398.5 (8th) |
| Turnover Margin | +2 | –1 |
| Last 5 Meetings | Winnipeg leads 4–1 | — |
Winnipeg has won 3 straight vs BC, including both 2024 matchups
Bombers are 8–2 ATS in their last 10 games vs BC
Over 50.5 points has hit in 4 of the last 6 meetings
Projected Score:
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 30, BC Lions 21
GAME ODDS
Winnipeg Blue Bombers – 3
British Columbia Lions 50.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
