- Matchup: Toronto Argonauts vs Ottawa Redblacks
- Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Venue: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Argonauts favored by (-1.5)
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TD Place Stadium will host the clash between the Ottawa Redblacks (0-1) and the Toronto Argonauts (0-1) on Saturday. Ottawa begins this matchup as 1.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 54.5. The anticipated starting quarterbacks are Chad Kelly and Jake Maier.
In their previous matchup, the Argonauts faced off against the Alouettes, suffering a defeat with a score of 37-30. Chad Kelly completed 28 of 46 passes for 445 yards, throwing 3 touchdowns but also recording 1 interception. Sam Hicks led the rushing attack but fell short of a touchdown, gaining 53 yards on 9 carries, averaging 5.9 yards per attempt. Kevin Mital shone in the receiving department, culminating 109 yards on 7 receptions, averaging 15.6 yards per catch.
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The Argonauts currently rank 4th in the CFL with an impressive average of 30.0 points scored per game. Throughout the season, they have amassed a total of 435 passing yards, leading the league with an average of 435.0 passing yards per game. Their ground game averages 71.0 rushing yards per contest, totaling 71 yards overall. With a cumulative average of 506.0 yards per game, the Argonauts are ranked 1st in the CFL.
On the defensive side, the Argonauts are currently positioned 9th in the league, conceding 37.0 points per game. Opponents have averaged 4.6 yards per carry and 51.0 rushing yards per game against them. So far this season, the Argonauts have allowed 51 rushing yards over 1 game. In passing defense, they have yielded 439 yards, putting them 6th in the CFL, with an opponent completion percentage of 71.4%. Overall, they have given up 490.0 yards per game, ranking them 9th in the league.
In their last outing, the Redblacks faced the Elks, resulting in a 29-21 loss. Daniel Adeboboye spearheaded the rushing efforts, recording a longest run of 30 yards along with 1 touchdown, totaling 87 yards on 12 carries, averaging 7.0 yards. Ayden Eberhardt led the receivers with 49 yards from 4 catches, averaging 12.3 yards per reception. Jake Maier passed for 203 yards, completing 22 of 37 throws and throwing 1 touchdown without any interceptions.
To date, the Redblacks have accumulated 198 passing yards, averaging 198.0 yards per game, placing them 9th in the league. They are also ranked 9th in total offense with an average of 297.0 yards per game, including 99.0 rushing yards, with 99 yards gained this season. Ottawa ranks 9th in scoring, managing only 21.0 points per game.
The Redblacks’ defense allows 29.0 points per game, placing them 5th in the CFL. They have permitted 29 total points along with 122 rushing yards (122.0 yards per game), giving up 1 rushing touchdown this season. In terms of pass defense, they have surrendered 1 touchdown and 257.0 passing yards per contest, ranking 4th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s CFL matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Ottawa Redblacks (+1.5)
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