Blue Bombers vs Argonauts Prediction, Picks & Odds for CFL Week 8

Ponnaiya's prediction: After suffering two straight losses at the hands of Calgary, Zach Collaros and the Blue Bombers are set to bounce back in Toronto.

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Rohit Ponnaiya • Betting Analyst
Jul 25, 2025 • 13:36 ET • 4 min read

CFL

Match starts: 10 hrs
TOR
52 %
WPG
48 %
EXPERT PICK - SPREAD
Winnipeg -5.0 (-115) Winnipeg -5.0 (-115)
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros (8) warms up.

The Toronto Argonauts host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday night.

This is a rematch of last year's Grey Cup, and my Blue Bombers vs. Argonauts predictions expect Winnipeg to exact revenge. 

Here are my best CFL picks for this Week 8 clash on July 26. 

Blue Bombers vs Argonauts prediction

My Blue Bombers vs Argonauts pick: Blue Bombers -5.5 (-110 at BET99)

Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers struggled in their last two games against the much-improved Calgary Stampeders, but they will have an easier task against the Toronto Argonauts.

The Argos lost half of their defensive starters in the offseason, which has resulted in them ranking second-last in the CFL in yards per play allowed (7.18) and points allowed per game (31.5).

They've been especially vulnerable in the back end, where they surrender a league-high 9.9 yards per pass attempt.

While Winnipeg will have Collaros under center, Toronto will again be without superstar quarterback Chad Kelly, who is still recovering from a broken leg suffered last year.

Backup Nick Arbuckle was the hero in last year's Grey Cup, but his long-term track record isn't great, and Toronto's poor blocking hasn't helped.

Arbuckle is ninth in the CFL in pass efficiency (trailing every other starting QB), and the Argos are averaging a league-low 3.7 yards per rush.

They won't be able to keep pace with the Bombers on Saturday.

Blue Bombers vs Argonauts same-game parlay (SGP)

Blue Bombers -5.5

Under 52.5

Winnipeg allowed 78 points in its last two games. However, that was largely due to the Bombers' offense turning the ball over, leading to multiple defensive scores and poor field position.

The Argos are second-last in the league in turnovers forced, so expect a much cleaner game from Winnipeg's offense here. That should allow the Bombers' defense to shine against an anemic Toronto offense that averages a league-low 6.0 yards per play. 

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Blue Bombers vs Argonauts odds

Blue Bombers vs Argonauts live odds

Blue Bombers vs Argonauts opening odds

  • Spread: Winnipeg -2.5 (-110) | Toronto +2.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Winnipeg -140 | Toronto +120
  • Over/Under: Over 49.5 (-110) | Under 49.5 (-110)

How to watch Blue Bombers vs Argonauts and game info

Location BMO Field, Toronto, ON
Date Saturday, 7-26-2025
Kick-off 7:00 p.m. ET
TV TSN

Blue Bombers vs Argonauts key injuries

Winnipeg: Stanley Bryant OT (Out), Dalton Schoen WR (Out), Eric Lofton OT (Out).
Toronto: Chad Kelly QB (Out), Ryan Hunter OT (Out), Sage Doxtater G (Out), Bryan Cox Jr. DE (Out).

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Rohit Ponnaiya
Betting Analyst

With a background playing soccer, rugby, and boxing, combined with a journalism degree, it's little surprise that Rohit gravitated towards the world of sports betting. He specializes in betting on UFC and college basketball, two sports where the eyeball test can tell you a lot more about matchups than analytics. Rohit has years of experience handicapping NFL and NBA games as well as niche betting markets such as politics. He's also the resident CFL expert and formerly hosted "The Chez and Ro Show" with former CFL star Davis Sanchez.

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