Toronto Argonauts at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions

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The Toronto Argonauts (6-6) and BC Lions (7-6) meet Friday at BC Place. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (CBSSN/TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Argonauts vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Argonauts have dropped the past 2 games despite a solid offensive performance. Toronto is averaging 27.5 points per game (PPG) in the 2 losses, but it is allowing 36.0 PPG. The Over has easily cashed in both outings.

Toronto has failed to cover the past 3 games, while going a dismal 3-8 against the spread (ATS) in the past 11 outings. The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games.

For BC, it is looking to avenge a 35-27 loss in the opener at Toronto when it was a 4-point favorite. The Over (48) comfortably cashed in that game.

After a 5-game losing streak due to a bevy of injuries, the Lions have re-discovered the offense, averaging 37.5 PPG in the past 2 games, while allowing just 17.5 PPG. They’ve covered both outings after an 0-5 ATS skid, while the Over and Under have alternated in the past 4 games.

Argonauts at Lions odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:31 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Argonauts +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Lions -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread: Argonauts +4.5 (-110) | Lions -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 52.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Argonauts at Lions key injuries

Argonauts

DL Jared Brinkman (ankle) out
WR Dejon Brissett (knee) out
DB Jonathan Edouard (elbow) out
DL Thiadric Hansen (hip) out
DB Jamie Harry (hip) out
LB Daniel Kwamou (knee) out
OL Gregor Mackellar (toe) out
LB Wynton McManis (groin) out

BC Lions

DL Nathan Cherry (knee) questionable
OL David Knevel (ankle) questionable
FB David Mackie (hamstring) questionable
DL Amir Siddiqi (knee) questionable
OL Anu Una (knee) questionable

For updates: See CFL injury reports

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Argonauts at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 34, Argonauts 23

Moneyline

BC (-225) will set you back more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk and not enough reward for a standalone bet. While it’s not highly recommended, if you folded the Lions into a multi-leg parlay, it isn’t the end of the world, although it does suck a little value out of your ticket.

PASS.

Against the spread

Back the LIONS -4.5 (-110) in this revenge game. The Lions were manhandled in Week 1 at Toronto, and they’ll be looking to even the score.

The Lions are getting healthy, and playing well lately, while the Argos have key players littering the injury report.

Over/Under

OVER 52.5 (-110) is a solid play in this Week 15 matchup.

These teams combined for 62 points on a total of 48 in the opener, and plenty of points can be expected in the rematch.

The Over is 2-1 in the past 3 games for BC, while it has scored 27 or more points in 3 straight, while allowing 23 or more points in 5 of the past 7 outings.

For Toronto, it has hit the Over in 2 in a row, and 4 of the past 5 outings, while scoring 23 or more points in 4 of the 5 games, while allowing 25 or more points in 4 of the past 5 outings, too.

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