The Calgary Stampeders (0-1) and the Ottawa RedBlacks (0-1) kick off CFL Week 2 with a matchup Thursday at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (CFL + on TV/Mobile) Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stampeders vs. RedBlacks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The Stampeders were tripped up 25-15 at home against the BC Lions in Week 1 while being outgained by a 391-to-235 margin in total yards. Calgary allowed 123 rushing yards on 24 attempts (5.1 yards per attempt). The good news is that it was a plus-2 in turnover margin.
The RedBlacks suffered a 19-12 setback in Montreal against the Alouettes at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium to kick off the season. Ottawa managed just 220 total yards of offense to 264 for the Alouettes. The RedBlacks managed 6 sacks while allowing just 1, but they also turned it over 5 times and ended up with a minus-3 turnover rate.
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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 at 6:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Stampeders -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | RedBlacks +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
- Against the spread (ATS): Stampeders -6.5 (-110) | RedBlacks +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Stampeders at RedBlacks key injuries
Stampeders
- RB Ka’Deem Carey (toe) out
- WR Luther Hakunavanhu (knee) questionable
- DB Natrell Jamerson (knee) out
- DB Nick Statz (foot) out
- LB Silas Stewart (toe) out
- DL Kelon Thomas (illness) questionable
- OL Hugh Thornton (ankle) questionable
RedBlacks
- DB Sherrod Baltimore (knee) out
- OL Dontae Bull (leg) out
- WR Siaosi Mariner (hamstring) out
- QB Jeremiah Masoli (knee) out
- RB Ante Milanovic-Litre (ankle) out
- RB Devonte Williams (hamstring) out
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Stampeders at RedBlacks picks and predictions
Prediction
RedBlacks 22, Stampeders 19
Moneyline
OTTAWA (+180) is an outstanding value for a chance to nearly double up.
Calgary will cost you over 2 times your potential return, and that makes it extremely risky. The Stamps were pounded at home last week against the Lions, and that was with their leading rusher Carey available to play. He is out this week, so more pressure falls on QB Jake Maier to make things happen.
The RedBlacks turned it over 5 times last week, and that’s unlikely to happen again. Ottawa likely would have had a much better outcome on the road against Montreal if it could have limited the miscues. Expect better results in Week 2.
Against the spread
OTTAWA +6.5 (-110) is a strong play at home. The RedBlacks looked like a functional offense last week, outside of the 5 turnovers. The Stamps were a mess in the regular-season opener at home, and Calgary has no business laying near a touchdown on the road.
Over/Under
UNDER 43.5 (-110) is worth a look in this battle.
The Under cashed for both sides in the regular-season opener, with Calgary managing just 15 points of offense, and Ottawa going for just 12 points.
Until these teams start to show some better consistency on offense, keep banging the Under when these teams are playing.
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