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The Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-8) and BC Lions (10-4) meet Friday at BC Place. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughriders vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The Roughriders failed to cover the spread as 1.5-point favorites in a 36-28 loss last Friday at the Ottawa Redblacks as the Over (48) cashed. Saskatchewan is 0-3 straight up and against the spread (ATS) in its last 3 games.
The Lions covered as 5.5-point favorites with a 37-29 win last Friday at the Edmonton Elks as the Over (50) hit. BC can clinch a home playoff game with a victory Friday.
These teams have split their 2 head-to-head meetings this season. The Lions pushed as 10-point home favorites with a 19-9 win in the 1st meeting July 22 as the Under (45.5) cashed, and the Roughriders covered as 10-point home underdogs in a 34-29 win Aug. 20 as the Over (45) hit.
Roughriders at Lions odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Roughriders +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Lions -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Roughriders +10 (-110) | Lions -10 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Roughriders at Lions key injuries
Roughriders
- DL Anthony Lanier II (hip) doubtful
- RB Jamal Morrow (knee) out
Lions
- QB Dane Evans (back) out
- WR Dominique Rhymes (knee) available
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Roughriders at Lions picks and predictions
Prediction
Lions 31, Roughriders 25
Moneyline
The Lions (-450) are tied with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the top spot in the West Division and need to win in order to keep pace. However, the price is a little high on the BC moneyline.
PASS. Bet the spread and/or the total instead.
Against the spread
The Lions have not been great lately coming off of ATS wins, going 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after covering in their previous outing. While the Roughriders have been playing below expectation lately, they did match up well vs. the Lions in their most recent meeting.
I believe the market is overvaluing BC in this spot and overreacting to Saskatchewan’s losing skid. BET ROUGHRIDERS +10 (-110).
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Over/Under
The Over has hit in the Roughriders’ last 7 games and the Lions’ last 3. Both defenses have been struggling recently, and I don’t trust either to help keep this game low-scoring.
BET OVER 48.5 (-115).
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