Lions vs. Blue Bombers Western Division Final CFL Picks: Rourke Returns

B.C. Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers are playing for the CFL championship this week. The Lions are flying high after their win against the Calgary Stampeders. Winnipeg had a week to prepare for B. C. and needs all they can get from their ferocious defense to stop the Lions' offense.

Lions are underdogs against Blue Bombers. The Lions opened as 5-point underdog in some places like Caesars and DraftKings. Moneylines have taken a turn for the Lions and they are now +170.

Lions are betting on the moneyline and the spread. The over/under is under 49.5.

Rourke has been injured for eight games this season. He still ranks sixth in CFL yardage, throwing for 3,349 yards. B.C. was 8-1 with him under center before his injury. The Blue Bombers finished the regular season at 15-3 with the league's best record. They're 2-0 against the Lions this year, having lost to Vernon Adams Jr. in Week 19.

Lions were 11-7 against the spread in the regular season. The Lions were only the underdog in two games with Rourke at QB. Blue Bombers were also 11 -7 this season and 2-1 against Lions.

Lions and Blue Bombers are playing in the Western Division Final of the CFL. The Lions have failed to hit the Over in their last three games. Blue Bomber's are 2-2 on their previous four Overs.

Lions vs. Blue Bombers Western Division Final CFL Picks are made 11/12/2022 at 9:06 a.m. ET.