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Calgary Stampeders at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Calgary Stampeders at BC Lions Week 20 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Stampeders (5-11) and BC Lions (12-5) meet Friday at BC Place. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Stampeders vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Stampeders covered the spread as 3.5-point home favorites with a 26-19 win last Friday vs. the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the Under (48.5) cashed. Calgary can secure a spot in the postseason with a win Friday, coupled with a Roughriders loss vs. the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday.

The Lions failed to cover as 3.5-point favorites in a 33-30 win at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as the Over (50) hit last Friday. If BC wins Friday — and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers lose straight up as 11.5-point favorites vs. the Edmonton Elks Saturday — it will still have a shot at hosting the Western Final.

BC is 2-0 straight up and against the spread (ATS) vs. Calgary this year, and the Under has gone 1-0-1 in those meetings.

Stampeders at Lions odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:53 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Stampeders +330 (bet $100 to win $330) | Lions -410 (bet $410 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Stampeders +8.5 (-110) | Lions -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Stampeders at Lions key injuries

Stampeders

WR Reggie Begelton (chest) available
QB Jake Maier (not injury related) available
DL Terrell McClain (ankle) out

Lions

QB Vernon Adams Jr. (knee) available
DB Jalon Edwards-Cooper (shoulder) out
DB Adrian Greene (shoulder) out
WR Keon Hatcher (hamstring) questionable
RB Taquan Mizzell (ribs) available
OL Chris Schleuger (oblique) doubtful

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Stampeders at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Stampeders 23, Lions 22

Moneyline

I question BC’s focus in this game, especially after Adams Jr. sustained a knee injury late in the 4th quarter at Hamilton last time out. Winnipeg has a less than 18% chance of losing to Edmonton Saturday, and a Blue Bombers loss still wouldn’t guarantee the Lions home field in the Western Final.

What we do know is that the Stampeders will be as focused as possible Friday in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. Calgary is in a must-win game to make the postseason, while the Lions are rolling out Adams Jr. fresh off a knee injury in an unlikely attempt to host the Western Final.

SPRINKLE on STAMPEDERS (+330).

Against the spread

Taking the points is the safer option in this game, especially since the Lions have no motivation to win by margin. They won the 1st 2 meetings this season by double digits and will need to protect Adams Jr. from reinjuring his knee. While I like Calgary’s odds to win straight up at +330, it is more probable that it keeps this game close and falls short at the end.

BET STAMPEDERS +8.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Under has hit in 4 straight Stampeders games.

The Under has also gone 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings between these teams. Calgary will be as focused as possible to win and make the playoffs for an 18th straight season, and its defense should help the Under hit vs. Adams Jr. off a knee injury.

BET UNDER 49.5 (-110).

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BC Lions at Hamilton Tiger-Cats odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s BC Lions at Hamilton Tiger-Cats odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The BC Lions (11-5) and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (8-8) meet Friday for a Week 19 matchup at Tim Horton’s Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario. Kickoff for is set for 7 p.m. ET (TSN+/CFL+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the BC Lions vs. Tiger-Cats odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Lions were on the short end of a 34-26 overtime loss in Week 18 at home, failing to cover as 1-point underdogs as the Over (53) cashed. That halted a 4-game win streak, although BC is just 2-5 against the spread (ATS) in the past 7 games overall.

The Over has cashed in 5 in a row for BC, while going 7-1-1 in the past 9 contests. Oddly enough, that lone Under result was in Week 12 at home against the Tiger-Cats on Aug. 26, a 30-13 setback as 10.5-point favorites with a total of 45.5.

As far as playoff scenarios, both teams are in the postseason, but still playing for plenty. BC can still claim the West Division, but a loss gives the Blue Bombers the title. A loss by the Tiger-Cats means Montreal will secure a home game in the playoffs, while Hamilton can still host by winning out, and seeing Montreal lose out.

BC Lions at Tiger-Cats odds

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Moneyline (ML): BC Lions -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Tiger-Cats +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Against the spread (ATS): BC Lions -3.5 (-110) | Tiger-Cats +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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BC Lions at Tiger-Cats key injuries

BC Lions

DL Josh Archibald (shoulder) out
DB Jalon Edwards-Cooper (shoulder) out
RB Taquan Mizzell Sr. (ribs) out

Tiger-Cats

WR Omar Bayless (back) doubtful
OL David Beard (head) questionable
WR Terry Godwin (back) questionable
OL Brandon Kemp (hand) out
DL Ted Laurent (hamstring) out
QB Taylor Powell (healthy scratch) out
OL Jakub Szott (knee) out
RB Sean Thomas Erlington (head) out
WR Tyler Ternowski (shoulder) out

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BC Lions at Tiger-Cats picks and predictions

Prediction

BC Lions 26, Tiger-Cats 19

Moneyline

BC Lions (-175) has too much risk for not enough reward. The Lions were humbled by 17 points at home against the Ti-Cats back in late August. While Hamilton has a laundry list of players on the injury report, it still dusted BC when it counted before.

PASS.

Against the spread

BC LIONS -3.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

Again, it’s hard to forget about the 1st matchup on Aug. 26, as the Tiger-Cats +3.5 (-110) thoroughly outplayed the Lions in Vancouver, winning by 17 points as a 10.5-point underdog.

However, the Ti-Cats will rest the dual-threat Powell, and Hamilton could be down 3 key contributors on offense.

Over/Under

UNDER 48.5 (-110) is a strong play based on the lengthy injury report for Hamilton.

While the Over has dominated for the BC Lions lately, the Under did cash in the 1st meeting between these teams. And the Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games in The Hammer for the Ti-Cats. And, for what it’s worth, the Under is 8-3 in the past 11 games in Week 19 for the BC Lions, too.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BC Lions Week 18 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 2nd game of CFL Week 18 has the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) on the road facing the BC Lions (11-4) Friday night. Kickoff is at 10 p.m. ET at BC Place. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Bombers vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

Winnipeg is coming off a 31-21 home win over the Toronto Argonauts as 8.5-point favorites while the Over (47.5) cashed. The Blue Bombers are 2-2 in their last 4, but 7-2 in their last 9.

BC has won 4 straight games and is coming off a 33-26 home win over Saskatchewan, although they failed to cover the 10-point spread as the favorites. The Over (50) hit in the win.

Winnipeg and BC have faced each other twice in Winnipeg this season, splitting the 2 games.

Blue Bombers at Lions odds

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Moneyline (ML): Blue Bombers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Lions -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Blue Bombers +1.5 (-110) | Lions -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Blue Bombers at Lions key injuries

Blue Bombers

WR Janarion Grant (ankle) questionable
DB Demerio Houston (knee) questionable
DB Desmond Lawrence (knee) questionable

Lions

DL Josh Archibald (shoulder) doubtful
WR Jevon Cottoy (knee) questionable

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Blue Bombers at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 35, Blue Bombers 32

Moneyline

BC is 6-1 at home while Winnipeg is only 4-3 on the road this season.

The offenses for both teams have been humming. The Lions have averaged 37.3 points per game in their winning streak. The Blue Bombers have averaged 36.0 in their last 5.

Both early meetings this season between the two teams were blowouts. Expect a shootout. The Lions have allowed no fewer than 25 points in their win streak.

BET LIONS (-125).

Against the spread

Neither team is a consistent winner ATS. Winnipeg is 8-7 ATS while BC is 8-6-1 ATS.

But with only a 1.5-point spread, there isn’t much difference between the moneyline and the spread.

For the potential to win a few more dollars, you could go with the spread, but in an expected back-and-forth shootout, you might as well stick with the moneyline.

PASS.

Over/Under

The totals in their 2 meetings earlier this season were 36 and 64. The lowest total in BC’s last 4 games has been 59 points. All of Winnipeg’s last 5 games have had 52 points or more.

BET OVER 52.5 (-105).

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Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions Week 17 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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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

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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)

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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BC Lions at Edmonton Elks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s BC Lions at Edmonton Elks Week 16 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The BC Lions (9-4) visit the Edmonton Elks (4-10) in Week 16 CFL action Friday. Kickoff from The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium is at 9:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lions vs. Elks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Lions come into the week with a 2-game win streak as they bounce back from losing 3 of their 4 previous outings. BC beat the Ottawa Redblacks 41-37 Saturday but failed to cover as a 9.5-point home favorite while the Over (47) cashed.

The Elks have also won 2 in a row, including a 36-27 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders as 3-point road underdogs last Friday. Edmonton has won 4 of 5 games since starting the season 0-9.

BC has shut out Edmonton twice this season by a combined 49-0 score.

Lions at Elks odds

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Moneyline (ML): Lions -310 (bet $310 to win $100) | Elks +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions -6.5 (-110) | Elks +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Elks key injuries

Lions

RB Kienan LaFrance (calf) out
LB Isaiah Messam (foot) out
WR Dominique Rhymes (knee) out

Elks

WR C.J. Sims (illness) questionable

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Lions at Elks picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 34, Elks 30

Moneyline

The Elks have won 4 of their last 5 games but were shut out twice by BC earlier this season. They have scored 24 or more in every game since their last loss to BC.

BC has scored 29 or more in 4 of its last 5.

I think the Lions (-310) will make it 3-for-3 on the season, but the odds are too steep for a moneyline wager.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Lions are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The Elks are 4-2 ATS in their last 6.

The Lions beat the Elks by 22 and 27 points in their previous matchups.

Because the Elks’ offense has picked up and BC’s defense has allowed 25 or more in 4 straight games, expect this to be closer than the previous meetings.

BET ELKS +6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

While their two previous games against each other this season combined for 49 points, 4 of the Lions’ last 6 games have had 50 or more total points.

Five of the Elks’ last 6 games have had totals of 50 or more.

BET OVER 49.5 (-110).

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Ottawa Redblacks at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ottawa Redblacks at BC Lions Week 15 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ottawa Redblacks (3-9) and BC Lions (8-4) meet Saturday at BC Place. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Redblacks vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Redblacks failed to cover the spread as 3-point home favorites in a 27-24 loss vs. the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as the Over (46.5) cashed Sept. 8. Ottawa has lost 6 straight games.

The Lions covered as 3.5-point favorites with a 34-25 win at the Montreal Alouettes as the Over (47.5) hit Sept. 2 before their Week 14 bye. BC is 2-3 straight up and against the spread (ATS) in its last 5 games.

The Lions went 2-0 straight up and ATS last season vs. the Redblacks, with the Over hitting in both meetings.

Redblacks at Lions odds

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Moneyline (ML): Redblacks +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Lions -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Redblacks +9.5 (-110) | Lions -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Redblacks at Lions key injuries

Redblacks

RB Jackson Bennett (back) out
DB Abdul Kanneh (hand) out
LB Jovan Santos-Knox (hand) available

Lions

LB Bo Lokombo (ribs) out
OL Phillip Norman (calf) out
DB Gary Peters (toe) questionable

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Redblacks at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 31, Redblacks 19

Moneyline

The Lions (-450) should hand Ottawa its 7th straight loss, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when BC should cover for an 8th straight time vs. the Redblacks.

PASS. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.

Against the spread

The Lions have owned the Redblacks in recent years, winning and covering in 7 straight meetings. QB Vernon Adams Jr. leads the league in yards per game (295.7) and faces a Redblacks team that has allowed opponents to score an average of 30.4 points over the last 5 games. Look for BC to continue its dominance over Ottawa.

BET LIONS -9.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Over has hit in 5 straight Redblacks games and the last 3 meetings between these teams. Ottawa has struggled to contain teams like the Edmonton Elks and the Saskatchewan Roughriders lately, meaning BC’s offense should have no trouble putting up a lot of points. While I don’t like the Redblacks to contribute much offensively, the Lions should do most of the heavy lifting to help this Over cash.

BET OVER 46.5 (-110).

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BC Lions at Montreal Alouettes odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s BC Lions at Montreal Alouettes Week 13 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The BC Lions (7-4) and the Montreal Alouettes (6-4) meet Saturday at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium in Montreal. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lions vs. Alouettes odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Lions have dropped 2 in a row, and 3 of the past 4 games, after a rousing 6-1 start. BC is also a dismal 1-3 against the spread (ATS) after opening the season on a 5-1-1 ATS run. The defense has been a huge chunk of the problem, allowing 30 or more points in the 3 losses across the past 4 outings. The Lions’ D had allowed 19 or fewer points in 6 of the first 7 games.

Montreal saw a 4-game win streak snapped at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 12, and the Als fell hard in the 47-17 setback. Montreal has also failed to cover the past 2 games after a 3-0 ATS run from Weeks 8 through 10. The Over is on a 3-0 run for the Alouettes, too.

The Alouettes are seeking revenge after a Week 5 loss in Vancouver against the Lions. Montreal fell 35-19 as a 7.5-point underdog as the Over (45.5) comfortably cashed.

BC Lions at Alouettes odds

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Moneyline (ML): BC Lions -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Alouettes +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): BC Lions -4 (-110) | Alouettes +4 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47 (O: -110 | U: -110)

BC Lions at Alouettes key injuries

BC Lions

DB Jalon Edwards-Cooper (shoulder) out
WR Keon Hatcher (foot) questionable
WR Alexander Hollins (knee) questionable

Alouettes

OL Patrick Davis (leg) out
LB Tyrell Richards (knee) out
DB Wesley Sutton (head) out

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BC Lions at Alouettes picks and predictions

Prediction

Alouettes 26, BC Lions 22

Moneyline

MONTREAL (+145) is a solid value as a home ‘dog. The Alouettes have won 2 straight at home, both against West Division teams. It will have revenge on its mind after a 16-point road loss vs. BC in Week 5.

The Alouettes might be catching the Lions at a good time. BC has dropped 3 of its last 4 games, and it has not looked good in doing so. Montreal has won 4 of the past 5 games overall, and it is the play Saturday night.

Against the spread

MONTREAL +4 (-110) is a good play if you just can’t bring yourself to take the underdog outright.

The Alouettes have dropped 4 in a row as an underdog, while going 0-4 ATS, too, so this is anything but a slam-dunk play. However, the Lions limp into this one with losses in 3 of the past 4 games and are just 1-3 ATS in the previous 4 outings overall.

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Over/Under

OVER 47 (-110) is the lean, but ever so slightly.

We’ve seen the Over connect in a season-high 3 in a row for the Alouettes and it cashed in the first meeting between these teams back in Week 5. It was a rare Over result in this series, however, as the Under had been on a 6-0 run in the previous 6 installments.

BC is the No. 1 passing team in the CFL, racking up 306.1 yards per game through the air. It also scores 25.0 points per game to rank 3rd in the league, according to covers.com. Defensively, BC has been stout, but it has been very giving lately, yielding 30 or more points in 3 of the past 4.

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BC Lions odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-6) visit the BC Lions (7-3) as Week 12 for the CFL schedule continues Saturday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET at BC Place. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Tiger-Cats vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

Hamilton lost for the 2nd straight game and for the 3rd time in 4 contests as it was toppled 24-10 by the previously winless Edmonton Elks. The Tiger-Cats failed to cover as 5.5-point favorites while the Under (44.5) cashed.

The Lions were 10-point favorites last week but lost 34-29 on the road at the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the Over (45) cashed. It was BC’s second loss in its last 3 games.

Tiger-Cats at Lions odds

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Moneyline (ML): Tiger-Cats +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Lions -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Tiger-Cats +10.5 (-110) | Lions -10.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Tiger-Cats at Lions key injuries

Tiger-Cats

WR Duke Williams (chest) questionable

Lions

DL Nathan Cherry (knee) out

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Tiger-Cats at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 26, Tiger-Cats 13

Moneyline

The Tiger-Cats have failed to score more than 16 points in 4 consecutive games.

The Lions have allowed 45, 50 and 34 points in their 3 losses but have allowed a total of 58 in their 7 wins.

The Lions (-500) should make short work of Hamilton but the moneyline is not worth a wager unless you include it in some parlay bet.

PASS.

Against the spread

Five of the Lions’ 7 wins have been by more than 10 points. The other 2 wins were by exactly 10 points.

Every single one of Hamilton’s 6 losses has been by at least 11 points.

The Lions are 6-3-1 ATS on the season while the Tiger-Cats are 3-7 ATS.

BET LIONS -10.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

None of the Tiger-Cats’ last 4 games has had more than 46 total points.

Six of the Lions’ 7 wins have had 46 or fewer total points.

BET UNDER 46.5 (-115).

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BC Lions at Saskatchewan Roughrider odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s BC Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders Week 11 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Week 11 of the CFL season concludes Sunday night when the BC Lions (7-2) take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-5) for the 2nd time this season, this time on the road. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET at Mosaic Stadium. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lions vs. Roughriders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Lions won for the 4th time in 5 games last week, defeating Calgary 37-9 at home, covering the 6.5-point spread as favorites. The total finished as a push (46).

The Roughriders lost for the 4th time in 5 weeks, falling 41-12 on the road to Montreal, failing to cover the 5-point spread as underdogs. The Over (44.5) cashed in.

The 2 teams met on July 22 in British Columbia with the Lions winning 19-9. It was a push with the 10-point spread and the Under (45.5) hit.

Lions at Roughriders odds

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 1:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lions -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Roughriders +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions -9.5 (-110) | Roughriders +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Lions at Roughriders key injuries

Lions

DL Woody Baron (abductor) out
OL Jarell Braxton (hamstring) out
DL Marcus Moore (hamstring) out

Roughriders

OL Brandon Council (knee) out
FB Albert Awachie (knee) out
WR Juwan Brescacin (shoulder) questionable
QB Mason Fine (knee) out

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Lions at Roughriders picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 26, Roughriders 13

Moneyline

In the Lions’ 7 wins, they have allowed an average of 8.3 points per game. In their 2 losses, they have allowed 45 and 50 points. The Roughriders have been held under 20 points 5 times. They have lost 4 of 5 while BC has won 4 of its last 5.

The Lions should have a fairly easy win but the line for the moneyline isn’t worth any action.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Lions won the 1st meeting against the Roughrider by 10 and all 7 of their wins have been by at least 10 points. They are 6-0-1 ATS in their wins.

The Roughriders’ last 3 losses have been by double digits.

BET LIONS -9.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

Only 2 of the Lions’ 7 wins have had 45 or more total points. The Over has hit only 3 times in their games this season. And their last meeting had 28 total points.

The Roughriders will struggle without Fine as they did last week, scoring only 12 points.

BET UNDER 44.5 (-105).

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Calgary Stampeders at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Calgary Stampeders at BC Lions Week 10 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Saturday game in Week 10 of the CFL season has the Calgary Stampeders (3-5) on the road facing the BC Lions (6-2). Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET at BC Place. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Stampeders vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Stampeders ended a 2-game losing streak last week with a 20-7 home win over Toronto as 10-point underdogs. The Under (52) won. They attempt to have consecutive wins for the first time all season.

The Lions had their 3-game winning streak snapped last week in a 50-14 drubbing by Winnipeg on the road. They could not cover the 6-point spread as underdogs. The Over (45) cashed in.

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Stampeders at Lions odds

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Stampeders +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Lions -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Stampeders +6.5 (-110) | Lions -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Stampeders at Lions key injuries

Stampeders

RB Ka’Deem Carey (toe) questionable
LS Aaron Crawford (calf) out
WR Cole Tucker (foot) out

Lions

DB Jalen Edwards-Cooper (knee) out
QB Dane Evans (ribs) out
LB Isaiah Messam (foot) out
WR Dominique Rhymes (knee) out
OL Chris Schleuger (oblique) doubtful
DL Sione Teuhema (ankle) out

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Stampeders at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 19, Stampeders 10

Moneyline

The Stampeders have yet to win consecutive games this season. The Lions have not lost consecutive games.

The Lions have allowed 49 total points in their 6 wins. They have allowed 45 and 50 in their 2 losses.

Calgary has surpassed 30 points only twice this season.

Even without Evans at quarterback for the Lions, they should still be able to handle their business at home, but that doesn’t make them a good bet because of the line. There is no need to wager nearly 3 times what you can win on a CFL regular-season game.

PASS.

Against the spread

Four of the Stamps’ 5 losses have been by at least 7 points.

The Lions have not won by fewer than 10 points. They beat Calgary by 10 in their season opener.

BET LIONS -6.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

Only 1 of the Lions’ wins has surpassed 45 points this season.

Five of Calgary’s 8 games have not reached 46 total points.

Their first meeting had 40 total points.

BET UNDER 45.5 (-110).

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