- Matchup: Calgary Stampeders vs. BC Lions
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Venue: Kelowna Apple Bowl, Kelowna, BC
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Calgary Stampeders (+1.5)
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This Saturday, the BC Lions (0-2) will face off against the Calgary Stampeders (0-2) at the Kelowna Apple Bowl. The BC Lions enter the game as 1.5-point favorites, with a total over/under of 56.5. The quarterbacks leading their teams will be Vernon Adams Jr. and Nathan Rourke.
In their previous outing, the Stampeders suffered a narrow defeat to the Roughriders, with a final score of 40-37. Vernon Adams completed 20 of 30 passes for 254 yards, contributing 1 touchdown without any interceptions. Dedrick Mills led the rushing attack, achieving his longest run of 14 yards but was unable to find the end zone. He finished with 103 rushing yards on 15 attempts, averaging 6.9 yards per carry. Erik Brooks topped the receiving charts for the team, accumulating 64 yards from 6 catches, averaging 10.7 yards per reception.
Throughout the season, the Stampeders have recorded a total of 466 passing yards, averaging 233.0 yards per game, which ranks them 8th in the CFL. They average 383.0 total yards per game, placing them 7th in the league, with 150.0 rushing yards per game and a cumulative rushing total of 300 yards so far. In terms of scoring, the Stampeders are 4th in the league with an impressive average of 32.5 points per game.
When it comes to their defensive performance, the Stampeders have allowed 563 passing yards, ranking 3rd in the CFL. Overall, they are conceding 407.0 yards per game, placing them 4th in the league. Defensively, they rank 7th in the CFL for points allowed, at 35.0 points per game. Opponents have averaged 5.0 yards per carry, totaling 125.5 rushing yards per game against them. In their two games this season, they have allowed an average of 281.5 passing yards and a completion rate of 62.5%, with a total of 251 rushing yards given up over those games.
In their last game, the Lions faced off against the Tiger-Cats but were defeated 41-27. James Butler led the team’s rushing efforts with a longest carry of 11 yards, finishing the game with 62 yards on 15 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. Nick Cenacle was the star receiver, gathering 120 yards from 9 catches, averaging 13.3 yards per reception. Nathan Rourke completed 24 of 35 passes for 291 yards and posted 1 touchdown but also threw 1 interception.
This season, the Lions have compiled 685 passing yards and are averaging 342.5 passing yards per game, ranking them 4th in the league. They maintain an average of 431.5 total yards per game, also 4th in the CFL. On the ground, they average 89.0 rushing yards per game with a total of 178 yards thus far. In scoring terms, they are currently 8th in the CFL, averaging 27.0 points per game.
The Lions are surrendering 36.0 points per game, which ranks them 8th in the league, having given up a total of 72 points so far. They have conceded 140 rushing yards (70.0 yards per game) and 1 rushing touchdown. Additionally, they have allowed 8 passing touchdowns along with 348.5 yards per game, placing them 7th in the CFL in this statistic.
Who do you think will triumph against the spread in tonight’s matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Calgary Stampeders (+1.5)
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