2022 CFL odds, picks: Best bets and predictions for Week 5 matchups from football insider

The Calgary Stampeders (3-0) attempt to remain undefeated when they visit the Edmonton Elks (1-3) in a Week 5 clash on Thursday at Commonwealth Stadium. Calgary is a three-point favorite in the latest Stampeders vs. Elks odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 50.5. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. ET.

The game is one of three on the Week 5 CFL schedule. Elsewhere in the league, the Ottawa Redblacks visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday and the BC Lions host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday.

Before you make any CFL 2022 bets, you definitely want to see what SportsLine football expert Emory Hunt has to say. 

Hunt is the founder and CEO of Football Gameplan, which has been supplying analysis of all levels of football since 2007. He is a former running back at Louisiana-Lafayette and knows the game from a player's perspective. Hunt's dedication to analysis of all levels of college and professional football have helped him start the USFL season 24-18, including a 12-6 record over the last five weeks.

Now Hunt has broken down all four Week 5 matchups from every angle to make his CFL picks. We can tell you that he's taking the Roughriders (-7) to cover against the Redblacks on Friday. "Look for it to be tight early, with the Riders riding off with it later in the game," he says.

Hunt also has locked in STRONG plays on the two other CFL Week 5 games, including a team that has "an aggressive, attack-style defense that loves to jump routes." You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks before making any of your own.

Which teams should you be backing in Week 5 of the 2022 CFL season? And which team has a defense that can lead it to a cover? ... Join SportsLine right now to see who wins and covers every Week 5 CFL game, all from the football expert who has examined these teams from every angle!