The BC Lions (1-2) visit the Ottawa RedBlacks (1-1) Saturday for the second game of the CFL’s Week 4 with both teams looking to shake off a loss from last week. Kickoff at TD Place will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Lions vs. RedBlacks odds and lines and make our best CFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Lions fell 21-16 to the previously winless Edmonton Elks at home Aug. 19. They’ve alternated wins and losses through three weeks while QB Michael Reilly (elbow) has battled injury.
The RedBlacks upset the Elks 16-12 on the road in Week 1 but suffered a 23-10 road loss against the Saskatchewan Roughriders following a Week 2 bye. QB Matt Nichols has been a major disappointment with just 247 passing yards, no touchdowns and 1 interception through two games.
Lions at RedBlacks odds, spread and lines
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:12 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Lions -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | RedBlacks +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
- Against the spread/ATS: Lions -4.5 (-115) | RedBlacks +4.5 (-120)
- Total: 43.5 (O: -115 | U: -120)
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Lions at RedBlacks odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
RedBlacks 22, Lions 19
Money line
Back the RedBlacks (+160) as home underdogs against the banged-up Lions. In addition to Reilly being limited at practice all week, RBs James Butler (ankle) and Shaq Cooper (hamstring) were limited; WR Lemar Durant (knee) returned to a full practice Thursday.
Though Ottawa is struggling mightily to put points on the board, the defense has been strong and should be able to contain a Lions offense at less than full health.
Against the spread
If the money line upset prediction seems too brazen, back the REDBLACKS +4.5 (-120) with 4 points of insurance.
Ottawa hasn’t given up a passing touchdown through two games and is well-built to handle BC’s one-sided attack.
Over/Under
The UNDER 43.5 (-120) is the way to go on the low total. Both teams have injuries at key skill positions, Nichols has struggled to move the chains and Reilly has just 1 passing TD despite completing 71.6% of his passes for 673 yards.
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