Redblacks vs. Elks Prediction, Odds & CFL Best Bets: July 6

With Dru Brown set to return for Ottawa, can the Redblacks pull off the road win?

Rob Paul

Last Updated: July 6, 2025 2:31 PM EDT • 4 minute read

Redblacks vs. Elks Prediction — Pictured: Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dru Brown throws the ball against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Photo by Marc DesRosiers via Imagn Images.

The Ottawa Redblacks look to get back to business with the return of QB Dru Brown tonight at 7 p.m. ET (TSN/RDS2, CBSSN) against the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. Though neither of these teams is a true Grey Cup odds contender, our Redblacks vs. Elks prediction expects a high-scoring battle tonight.

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✅ Moneyline pick: Redblacks (-118 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
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✅ Moneyline pick: Redblacks will win (-118 via DraftKings)

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No QB looked more like a CFL Most Outstanding Player odds contender after Week 1 more than Brown. But a hip injury led him to miss the Redblacks' last three games. However, the return of the former Hawaii gunslinger should make the difference for Ottawa. The Elks' defense is the worst in the league, and with Brown surrounded by playmakers like Eugene Lewis, Justin Hardy, William Stanback, and Kalil Pimpleton, he should lead the Redblacks to a shootout win. I have Ottawa winning 30-27.

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The Elks haven't improved defensively this season. They're allowing the most points per game in the CFL (35) and the most yards per game (432.7) while being gashed through the air. Given Edmonton's inability to stop the pass - it allows the most passing yards per game (325.7) - this is the perfect matchup for Brown to return to the field and hit the ground running.

In Week 1 against a stingy Saskatchewan Roughriders team, Brown went 34-for-41 with 413 yards, two scores, and zero interceptions. It remains the best game any QB has had in the CFL this season. So with so many weapons at receiver and in the backfield, Brown should be able to move the ball at will against the struggling Elks.

However, Ottawa's defensive struggles should open the door for Edmonton to put up points and make this close. The Redblacks are allowing the fourth-most points per game (27.8) and yards per game (365.5) this season, and the Elks' run game could be an issue for Bob Dyce's team. This game total may seem high, but I'm jumping at it with Brown back in the lineup.

👀 Star player prop to watch

🦌 Tre Ford Under 265.5 passing yards ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

📊 Best odds: -110 via DraftKings ($10 pays $9.09)

While Ford is a dynamic QB, the Canadian is at his best using his mobility to open the run game for the Elks. It would make plenty of sense for Edmonton to lean on Ford's legs and running back Justin Rankin to do the bulk of their offensive damage.

Ford's passing remains a work in progress, with Edmonton sitting last in the CFL in passing yards per game (215). The Waterloo product has thrown for Under 265.5 yards in two of three games this season.

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Rob Paul

Rob is a Publishing Editor at Sportsbook Review. He’s been with the team since early 2024, with this being his first full-time role in the sports betting industry. Before joining SportsbookReview.com, he contributed to various sports outlets, including FanSided and Pro Football Network. During that period, he spent five years working full-time as a local community journalist, after attending Durham College for journalism and Wilfrid Laurier University for history. He previously hosted an NFL draft and college football-focused podcast where he had the opportunity to interact with future NFL players such as Maxx Crosby and Quinn Meinerz. Rob has spent multiple years working as a freelance podcast producer for numerous sports-related podcasts while making guest appearances on several college football shows. He’s also made guest appearances on SportsTalk Mississippi on several occasions to talk all things NFL draft. Rob values the way sports betting acts as a catalyst for telling stories and growing interest in certain sports, particularly FCS football, WNBA, and mid-major college basketball. He’s always been drawn to the more obscure teams and conferences in major college sports, but most of all, Rob loves using stats to find the best player props to back.