Calgary Stampeders at Ottawa Redblacks odds, picks and predictions

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The Calgary Stampeders (3-3) and Ottawa Redblacks (4-2) meet at TD Place Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stampeders vs. Redblacks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Stampeders are coming off a 25-24 win as 4.5-point underdogs against the BC Lions Sunday with the Under (53.5) hitting. QB Jake Maier threw for 307 yards and 3 TDs for Calgary, which has covered 4 straight games.

The Redblacks are coming off back-to-back wins over the Edmonton Elks. The most recent victory was a 20-14 cover as 1-point home favorites July 19 as the Under (52) cashed. Just 5 days after throwing for 480 yards and 2 TDs, QB Dru Brown was 22-of-33 for 257 yards and a pair of 1st-half interceptions.

These teams split 2 meetings last season, with the straight-up winner covering each contest and the Over/Under (O/U) going 1-1.

In their most recent meeting July 23, 2023, the Redblacks won 43-41 in OT as 4.5-point road underdogs as the Over (44.5) easily hit. QB Dustin Crum threw for 257 yards and 2 TDs on 23-of-29 passing (Brown had not yet been traded to Ottawa).

Stampeders at Redblacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:41 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Stampeders -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Redblacks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Stampeders -1.5 (-115) | Redblacks +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Stampeders at Redblacks key injuries

Stampeders

DB Brandin Dandridge (knee) out
WR/KR DeVonte Dedmon (knee) out
LB Frankie Griffin (hip) out
DB Tobias Harris (knee) out
DB Justin Howell (calf) out
DB Monshadrik Hunter (shoulder) out
DB Alijah McGhee (foot) out
OL Zack Pelehos (shoulder) out

Redblacks

WR Clark Barnes (shoulder) questionable
WR Erik Brooks (arm) out
OL Kyle Saxelid (knee) out
DB Nick Statz (groin) out
DL Kelon Thomas (back) out

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Stampeders at Redblacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Redblacks 32, Stampeders 22

Moneyline

The REDBLACKS (+100) look like a new team with Brown as the starter this season, especially since they finished just 4-14 last year. Ottawa has allowed 25 or fewer points in 4 of its 6 games, and winning July 19 in a good revenge spot for Edmonton shouldn’t be overlooked.

The Stampeders are 0-2 this season after a win, losing by an average margin of 6.5 points per game. While that is a small sample size, this is a team that won back-to-back games just once all last season (in Weeks 19 and 20) and may be overvalued by the market after covering 4 straight.

BET REDBLACKS (+100).

Against the spread

Ottawa +1.5 (-105) should hit, but getting even money to bet the Redblacks straight up is preferred with such a small spread.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Stampeders are 2-0 to the Over in their last 2 road games, allowing 30 or more points in both outings. Calgary has given up an average of 34.5 points over its last 4 away games, dating back to last year’s playoffs, with the O/U going 3-1 over that span.

LEAN OVER 51.5 (-110).

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