The Canadian Football League championship picture is set with four teams remaining for the 2026 Grey Cup. The Eastern Final pairs the Winnipeg Blue Bombers against the Montreal Alouettes, while the Western Final features the BC Lions versus the Edmonton Elks. Both games are scheduled for Saturday, November 7.
Expert Analysis
SportsLine analyst Emory Hunt, a former University of Louisiana-Lafayette running back and high school coach, has posted a 132-111-2 record on NFL bets over the past three seasons and a 44-38 mark on CFL spread picks this season. He offers the following best bets for the finals:
Eastern Final: Montreal Alouettes vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Pick: Montreal -8.5. Hunt notes Montreal has looked like the best team in the CFL all season and managed the late regular season well. He believes the Alouettes' offensive balance can withstand Winnipeg's ground game, and that the Bombers lack the passing attack to keep pace if their running game is contained.
Western Final: BC Lions vs. Edmonton Elks
Pick: BC -1.5. The Lions rallied from a deficit to defeat the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the semifinal, but Hunt cautions they expended significant energy. The well-rested Elks have played tight games against BC this season, suggesting a lower-scoring, close contest. Hunt expects Edmonton's magical season to continue for another week.
