- Matchup: BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders
- Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, AB
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: BC Lions (+5.5)
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This exciting clash at McMahon Stadium features the Calgary Stampeders (4-5) hosting the BC Lions (3-5) this Thursday. The Stampeders are favored by 5.5 points in this matchup, with a game total set at 64.5. The starting quarterbacks are set to be Nathan Rourke and Vernon Adams Jr.
In their recent encounter, the Lions faced off against the Tiger-Cats, clinching a thrilling victory with a score of 27-24. Nathan Rourke completed 22 of 39 passes for an impressive 370 yards, achieving 2 touchdowns while throwing 1 interception. On the ground, Alexander Horvath led with 62 rushing yards on 16 attempts, including a long run of 11 yards and a touchdown. Jevon Cottoy shined in receiving, amassing 109 yards on 7 catches for an average of 15.6 yards per reception.
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This season, the Lions have thrown for a total of 2,358 yards, averaging 294.8 passing yards per game, placing them 5th in the league. Overall, their offensive yardage averages 407.2 yards per game, also ranking 5th in the CFL. On the ground, they average 112.5 yards and have recorded 900 rushing yards in total. In terms of scoring, the Lions rank 6th in the league with an average of 26.8 points per game.
Defensively, the Lions have allowed 2,280 passing yards, placing them 2nd in the league. They are currently giving up an average of 345.5 yards per game, the best in the league. Defensively, they rank 4th, allowing 28.1 points per game, 3.8 rushing yards per carry, and 60.5 rushing yards on average each game. In their 8 matches this season, they’ve permitted 285.0 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 72.5%, giving up 484 yards on the ground altogether.
In their last contest, the Stampeders competed against the Argonauts and unfortunately fell 33-30. Dedrick Mills led the rushing effort with a standout 79 yards on 14 carries, including a long of 29 yards, though he did not score. Jalen Philpot topped the receiving charts with 31 yards on 4 receptions, averaging 7.8 yards per catch. Vernon Adams Jr. finished the game with 12 completions out of 24 attempts for 159 yards, no touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.
This season, the Stampeders have amassed 2,269 passing yards, yielding an average of 252.1 yards per game, which places them 8th in the league. They rank 6th overall in total yards per game with an average of 367.0. Calgary averages 114.9 yards on the ground, accumulating 1,034 rushing yards for the season. When it comes to scoring, the Stampeders are top of the league with an impressive average of 39.1 points per game.
On the defensive side, the Stampeders have allowed 33.0 points per game, ranking them 8th in the CFL. This season, they have given up a total of 297 points, including 1,021 rushing yards (113.4 per game) and an additional 13 rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, they have permitted 19 touchdowns along with 314.9 yards per game, situating them 8th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s CFL showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on BC Lions (+5.5)
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