Calgary Stampeders at Ottawa Redblacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Calgary Stampeders at Ottawa Redblacks Week 8 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Stampeders (3-3) and Ottawa Redblacks (4-2) meet at TD Place Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (CFL+/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stampeders vs. Redblacks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Stampeders are coming off a 25-24 win as 4.5-point underdogs against the BC Lions Sunday with the Under (53.5) hitting. QB Jake Maier threw for 307 yards and 3 TDs for Calgary, which has covered 4 straight games.

The Redblacks are coming off back-to-back wins over the Edmonton Elks. The most recent victory was a 20-14 cover as 1-point home favorites July 19 as the Under (52) cashed. Just 5 days after throwing for 480 yards and 2 TDs, QB Dru Brown was 22-of-33 for 257 yards and a pair of 1st-half interceptions.

These teams split 2 meetings last season, with the straight-up winner covering each contest and the Over/Under (O/U) going 1-1.

In their most recent meeting July 23, 2023, the Redblacks won 43-41 in OT as 4.5-point road underdogs as the Over (44.5) easily hit. QB Dustin Crum threw for 257 yards and 2 TDs on 23-of-29 passing (Brown had not yet been traded to Ottawa).

Stampeders at Redblacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:41 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Stampeders -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Redblacks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Stampeders -1.5 (-115) | Redblacks +1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Stampeders at Redblacks key injuries

Stampeders

  • DB Brandin Dandridge (knee) out
  • WR/KR DeVonte Dedmon (knee) out
  • LB Frankie Griffin (hip) out
  • DB Tobias Harris (knee) out
  • DB Justin Howell (calf) out
  • DB Monshadrik Hunter (shoulder) out
  • DB Alijah McGhee (foot) out
  • OL Zack Pelehos (shoulder) out

Redblacks

  • WR Clark Barnes (shoulder) questionable
  • WR Erik Brooks (arm) out
  • OL Kyle Saxelid (knee) out
  • DB Nick Statz (groin) out
  • DL Kelon Thomas (back) out

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Stampeders at Redblacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Redblacks 32, Stampeders 22

Moneyline

The REDBLACKS (+100) look like a new team with Brown as the starter this season, especially since they finished just 4-14 last year. Ottawa has allowed 25 or fewer points in 4 of its 6 games, and winning July 19 in a good revenge spot for Edmonton shouldn’t be overlooked.

The Stampeders are 0-2 this season after a win, losing by an average margin of 6.5 points per game. While that is a small sample size, this is a team that won back-to-back games just once all last season (in Weeks 19 and 20) and may be overvalued by the market after covering 4 straight.

BET REDBLACKS (+100).

Against the spread

Ottawa +1.5 (-105) should hit, but getting even money to bet the Redblacks straight up is preferred with such a small spread.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Stampeders are 2-0 to the Over in their last 2 road games, allowing 30 or more points in both outings. Calgary has given up an average of 34.5 points over its last 4 away games, dating back to last year’s playoffs, with the O/U going 3-1 over that span.

LEAN OVER 51.5 (-110).

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