Blue Bombers Favored to Redeem Last Year’s Loss

With the 2024 CFL season just under a month away, it’s time to take a look at some favorites to

go all the way for Canada’s ultimate pigskin prize, the Grey Cup. Winnipeg has been a

consistent contender for the last half-decade but there are a few other teams who are poised to

make a run at the crown.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers +250

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a bona fide dynasty, actually scratch that, they are a dynasty.

Having won back-to-back Grey Cup championships and losing the last two, the Blue Bombers

have appeared in four straight postseason finales. Despite the consistency, it does mean

they’ve lost back-to-back Grey Cups. They were the best team in the West last year with a 14-4

record heading into the playoffs. Now, they’re sharks that have smelt blood in the water and are

circling for redemption. Led by quarterback and two-time Most Outstanding Player Zach

Collaros, Winnipeg is an experienced squad who are the favorites heading into 2024.

Toronto Argonauts +300

2023 was thought to be a repeat banner year for the Toronto Argonauts but they were upset by

the eventual Grey Cup champs in the Montreal Alouettes. The Argos are in a tough spot after

star quarterback, who is one of the highest-paid players in the league, was suspended for a

minimum of nine regular-season games. The suspension came following a third-party

investigation that concluded the QB had violated the league’s gender-based violence policy.

Behind Kelly on the depth chart are Cameron Dukes and Bryan Scott and that’s where the

unimpressive list stops.

BC Lions +550

2024 holds high hopes for the BC Lions, as the club is slated to host this year’s Grey Cup

championship game. Since Owner Amar Doman purchased the team in the middle of the 2021

season, the Lions have certainly had a pep in their step. 2022 and 2023 would produce identical

seasons for the Leos, their best efforts since 2016 after a 12-6 record and making the West

Final. Now with the incentive of a home Grey Cup, there is the pressure to perform for Doman

and his squad. They re-upped their starting quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. with a three-year

deal after he finished with career highs in completions, completion percentage, passing yards

and passing touchdowns in 2023.

Montreal Alouettes +550

After winning their first title in over a decade, the reigning and defending Grey Cup champions

aren’t getting much love heading into 2024. Quarterback Cody Fajardo didn’t have an explosive

regular-season but he came to play when it counted. He posted career highs in crucial

postseason categories including his six passing touchdowns through three playoff games en

route to his second Grey Cup championship.

Grey Cup 2024 Odds

Winnipeg Blue Bombers +250

Toronto Argonauts +300

BC Lions +550

Montreal Alouettes +550

Calgary Stampeders +800

Hamilton Tiger-Cats +800

Saskatchewan Roughriders +1200

Edmonton Elks +1200

Ottawa Red Blacks +2500