10* UNDER Elks/Lions (BOB)

CFL totals continue to creep up, and we now feel for sure that this one is much too high here on Thursday night. Edmonton is 0-3 and desperate to break the slide. Defense has been the main issue, as the Elks have conceded 29, 23 and 39 points in the three losses so far. They've been competitive, but do note that Edmonton has in fact seen the total go "under" the number in eight of its last 12 after three or more SU losses in a row. BC has is 2-1 and the last two games have gone "under" the number. And there's no reason not to think that BC won't be able to handle the Elks here on the road as well. With Edmonton doubling down on the defensive end like we suspect after last week's disaster, and when taking into account the rest of the above-listed factors, everything does point to much more of a defensive battle than what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe; this number is high, the play is the "under!"

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