[gambcom-standard rankid=”4141″ ]
The Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts open the 2024 CFL playoffs when they meet at BMO Field for the East semifinal Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (CFL+ / TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Redblacks vs. Argonauts odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
Ottawa (9-8-1) ended the regular season with a win after losing 5 straight games. They closed the regular season with a 37-31 home win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as 3-point underdogs Oct. 25.
Toronto (10-8) closed out the regular season with a 31-30 OT loss at the Edmonton Elks as 4.5-point underdogs Oct. 25, snapping a 3-game winning streak.
These teams split their 2 regular-season games, with the home team winning straight up and against the spread (ATS) in each meeting. In their most recent meeting Oct. 19, Toronto covered as a 5.5-point home favorite in a 38-31 win.
Redblacks at Argonauts odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Redblacks +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Argonauts -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Redblacks +6.5 (-115) | Argonauts -6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
FOOTBALL NEVER STOPS
Live games, analysis and more 7 days a week: Get ESPN+
Redblacks at Argonauts key injuries
Redblacks
- DB Alonzo Addae (knee) out
- LB Lucas Cormier (hand) questionable
- DB Ty Cranston (neck) out
- FB Marco Dubois (shoulder) out
- OL Cyrille Hogan-Saindon (elbow) out
Argonauts
- OL Isiah Cage (hip) out
- WR Damonte Coxie (knee) doubtful
- LB Jonathan Jones (hamstring) out
- DB Robert Priester (shoulder) out
- WR Richie Sindani (rib) out
- LB Fraser Sopik (hand) out
[gambcom-standard rankid=”4132″ ]
Redblacks at Argonauts picks and predictions
Prediction
Argonauts 34, Redblacks 25
Moneyline
The Redblacks lost their last 5 road games and finished 2-7 away from home, including a 7-point loss to Toronto. They lost 5 of their last 6 games, averaging 18.4 points during the 5-game skid.
The Argonauts (-300) closed the season winning 4 of 6 games and scoring 30 or more points in 5 of their final 6.
They have beaten Ottawa in 6 of the last 7 meetings.
Expect the Argonauts to advance, but -300 odds are too expensive to consider as a single bet.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Argonauts beat the Redblacks by 7 points at home 2 weeks ago. They covered the spread in 8 of their 10 wins.
They are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings with Ottawa.
The Redblacks did not cover the spread in a loss this season.
BET ARGONAUTS -6.5 (-115).
Over/Under
The Over hit in both meetings this season with totals of 68 and 69 points.
Four of the last 5 games for Toronto had totals higher than 51, and Ottawa’s last 2 games did as well.
BET OVER 51.5 (-115).
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
[gambcom-standard rankid=”6305″ ]
For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.
Follow Jess Root on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
Access NFL coverage:
BetFTW | TheHuddle Fantasy Football | BearsWire | BengalsWire | BillsWire | BroncosWire | BrownsWire | BucsWire | CardsWire | ChargersWire | ChiefsWire | ColtsWire | CommandersWire | CowboysWire | DolphinsWire | EaglesWire | FalconsWire | GiantsWire | JaguarsWire | JetsWire | LionsWire | NinersWire | PackersWire | PanthersWire | PatriotsWire | RaidersWire | RamsWire | RavensWire | SaintsWire | SeahawksWire | SteelersWire | TexansWire | TitansWire | VikingsWire | DraftWire | TouchdownWire | ListWire
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=4160]