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Calgary Stampeders at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Calgary Stampeders (4-9-1) and BC Lions (7-8) meet for a Week 18 matchup Friday at BC Place. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stampeders vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Stampeders are winless in the past 6 games, going 0-5-1 straight up (SU), with a lone tie in Week 15 against Montreal as the only bright spot. Calgary cashed as a 6-point underdog against the defending champs at home. It is coming off a bye, last playing at home in a 37-29 loss to Saskatchewan in Week 16.

The Stamps are also 1-5 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 outings, while the Over is 6-1 across the past 7 games.

These teams last played in Calgary, with the Stamps eking out a 25-24 win as 4.5-point underdogs as the Under (53.5) connected in Week 7. In the most recent meeting in Vancouver, the Lions posted a 26-17 win as an 8-point favorite as the Under (51) cashed.

BC suffered a 32-29 OT loss at home against Hamilton last time out, falling outright as a 7-point favorite as the Over (54.5) cashed. The Lions are 1-6 SU/ATS in the past 7 games as favorites. The Under is 6-3 across the past 9 games.

Stampeders at Lions odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 8:51 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Stampeders +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Lions -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Tiger-Cats +7.5 (-110) | Lions -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Stampeders at Lions key injuries

Stampeders

WR Clark Barnes (knee) questionable
OL Bryce Bell (calf) out
DL Josiah Coatney (knee) out
DB Branden Dozier (shoulder) questionable
DL Elliot Graham (hamstring) out
WR Tre Odoms-Dukes (healthy scratch) questionable

Lions

WR Jevon Cottoy (ankle) questionable
DB Ciante Evans (non-injury related) out
OL Tyler Packer (hamstring) out
DB Jordan Perryman (hamstring) out
DL Pete Robertson (foot) questionable

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Stampeders at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 26, Stampeders 22

Moneyline

The Lions (-375) will cost you nearly 4 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward, especially since they’ve won just twice in the previous 9 outings.

For the Lions (+290), the risk is great, too, as they’re 0-5-1 SU across the past 6 outings.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

CALGARY +7.5 (-110) is a strong play catching the points. The Stamps are just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 games as underdogs, but the Lions -7.5 (-110) are just 2-7 ATS in the previous 9 contests, and they cannot be trusted.

The Lions are 5-2 SU/ATS in the past 7 meetings in this series, and 7-3 SU/ATS across the past 10 battles.

Over/Under

UNDER 53.5 (-115) is worth a look in this Western battle.

While the Over has cashed in 6 of the past 7 games for the Stamps, the Under has hit in each of the 2 encounters with the Lions this season.

The total has gone low in 6 of the past 9 games for the Lions, while going 9-5 in the previous 14 outings.

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Calgary Stampeders at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Calgary Stampeders at BC Lions Week 2 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Stampeders (1-0) and the BC Lions (0-1) meet Saturday in a Week 2 battle at BC Place. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stampeders vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Stampeders picked up a 32-24 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as a 1-point favorites as the Over (44.5) easily cashed in the opener at McMahon Stadium.

The Ti-Cats actually had 28 first downs to just 20 for the Stamps in Week 1, while Hamilton outgained Calgary at a 468-to-369 clip. However, Calgary was plus-1 in turnovers, and it had a 30:53 time of possession mark to 28:30 for Hamilton.

Calgary QB Jake Maier was very efficient, completing 21-of-26 passes for 252 yards with 2 TDs and 0 picks, while RB Dedrick Mills was good for 87 rushing yards to give the Stamps a balanced offensive attack.

The BC Lions went on the road to face a Toronto Argonauts team which was believed to be in disarray. But it was the Lions who lost a messy 35-27 decision Sunday. Now, they come back on short rest. BC outgained Toronto at a 423-to-374 clip in total yards, but the Lions turned it over 5 times to just once for the Argonauts. BC never got into the red zone, either, while going 0-for-3 in 3rd-down efficiency.

These teams met 3 times in the regular season, and once in the playoffs. BC won 2 of 3 meetings in the regular season, with the Lions going 2-1 against the spread (ATS). BC also won 41-30 as a 7-point favorite in the first round of the playoffs as the Over (50) cashed.

Stampeders at Lions odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Stampeders +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Lions -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Stampeders +8.5 (-115) | Lions -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Stampeders at Lions key injuries

Stampeders

None

Lions

OL Michael Couture (back) questionable
OL David Knevel (foot) questionable
DB Patrice Rene (ankle) questionable

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Stampeders at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 29, Stampeders 23

Moneyline

The Lions (-400) return for their team opener, and you cannot risk 4 times your potential return. The Lions were super sloppy in a loss against a shaky Toronto team last weekend.

On the flip side, the Stampeders (+310) got the job done in Week 1. While it’s tempting to play Calgary straight up to multiply up by more than 3 times, this is a team which won just once in 4 tries against BC.

PASS.

Against the spread

The STAMPEDERS +8.5 (-115) are a strong play catching the points.

While it’s hard to believe the Lions won’t clean things up after turning it over 5 times in Week 1, it’s also hard to forget about that stat. BC was sloppy in a game it should have been able to win. Now, the Lions return on a short week after playing Sunday. So, have they had enough time to get it all right?

Over/Under

OVER 50.5 (-110) is a solid play in this Week 2 battle between West Division rivals.

The Over cashed in the final 2 meetings last season, and the winning team scored 37 or more points in each of the past 3 battles. The Over is also 6-3-1 in the past 10 meetings in this series.

The Stamps rolled up 32 points last week, while allowing 24 points, too, easily cashing the Over. In Week 1, BC allowed 35 points, and the Over hit in its opener, too. Go high, and don’t look back.

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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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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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