The BC Lions and Ottawa Redblacks meet Saturday in week 12 CFL action at TD Place Stadium. Here’s a BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks Prediction. This article will include a BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks Pick.
BC Lions Betting Preview
The BC Lions need a win to snap a 4-game losing streak. The BC Lions have lost 3 straight road games. Vernon Adams Jr. is completing 64.5 percent of his passes for 2,469 yards, 14 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Justin McInnis and Alexander Hollins have combined for 1,649 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Ayden Eberhardt has 17 receptions. The BC Lions ground game is averaging 87.6 yards per contest, and William Stanback leads the way with 618 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, BC is allowing 24.8 points and 392.2 yards per game. Ben Hladik leads the BC Lions with 51 tackles, Sione Teuhema has 5 sacks and Ciante Evans has 2 interceptions.
Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview
The Ottawa Redblacks look for another win to build on their 6-2-1 record. The Redblacks are 4-0-1 SU at home this season. Dru Brown is completing 65.7 percent of his passes for 1,936 yards, 6 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Justin Hardy and Dominique Rhymes have combined for 1,150 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Jaelon Acklin has 42 receptions. The Ottawa Redblacks ground game is averaging 99.8 yards per contest, and Ryquell Armstead leads the way with 547 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Ottawa is allowing 24.2 points and 342.6 yards per game. Adarius Pickett leads the Ottawa Redblacks with 56 tackles, Lorenzo Mauldin has 4 sacks and Alonzo Addae has 2 interceptions.
BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks Prediction
These lines haven’t made sense with the Redbalcks all season, as it feels like oddsmakers and bettors are just waiting for the clock to strike midnight. Yes, the Redblacks have a bad reputation from past seasons and aren’t supposed to be good this year, but 6-2-1 SU is 6-2-1 SU. A 6-3 ATS record is a 6-3 ATS record. Oh, a 4-0-1 SU record at home is still a… At some point, you admit the Redblacks are playing good football and start showing respect. The BC Lions are a below average defensive team and while they have success moving the ball, they don’t finish drives. The Redblacks are winning and are second in both total offense and total defense. Give me the Redblacks and the free points in a game they probably win outright.