- Matchup: BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks
- Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Venue: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: BC Lions (-5.5)
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This Sunday, the Ottawa Redblacks (0-10) are set to face off against the BC Lions (5-5) at TD Place Stadium. The BC Lions enter as 5.5-point favorites with an over/under total set at 61.5. The quarterbacks for this matchup will be Nathan Rourke and Jake Maier.
In their previous outing, the Lions secured a victory against the Roughriders with a final score of 30-16. Nathan Rourke completed 22 of 28 passes for 355 yards and threw 2 touchdown passes, but also had 1 interception. Alexander Horvath led the rushing efforts, achieving a long run of 14 yards and scoring a touchdown. He accumulated 43 yards on 10 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. Jevon Cottoy was the top receiver, racking up 110 yards on 6 receptions, with an impressive average of 18.3 yards per catch.
On the scoring front, the Lions are positioned 6th in the CFL, averaging 27.4 points per game. For the season so far, they have totaled 2,993 passing yards with an average of 299.3 yards per game, ranking them 5th in the league. They also maintain an average of 112.8 rushing yards per game, amassing a total of 1,128 yards. Overall, the BC Lions average 412.1 total yards per game, placing them 3rd in the CFL.
Defensively, the Lions rank 3rd in the league, allowing 26.7 points per game. They’ve given up an average of 3.9 yards per rushing attempt and 65.0 rushing yards per game this season, accumulating a total of 650 rushing yards over 10 games. In the air, the Lions have allowed 2,816 passing yards, placing them 3rd in the league. Their average of 281.6 yards passing allowed per game, along with a completion rate of 70.3%, highlights their defensive challenges. Overall, they are yielding an average of 346.6 total yards per game, leading the CFL in this category.
In their last game, the Redblacks fell to the Alouettes, losing 46-16. Greg Bell was the standout for Ottawa’s rushing game, with a longest run of 12 yards, but he did not reach the end zone. He finished with 55 yards on 8 carries, averaging 7.0 yards per carry. Keelan White led receiving efforts with 70 yards on 6 receptions, averaging 11.7 yards per catch. Meanwhile, Jake Maier completed 14 of 23 passes for 126 yards but failed to throw a touchdown and threw 2 interceptions.
In terms of scoring, the Redblacks sit at the bottom of the league, ranking 9th with an average of 22.3 points per game. They have totaled 2,830 passing yards this season, averaging 283.0 yards per game, placing them 6th in that category. Their rushing game averages 55.1 yards per game, with a season total of 551 yards. Overall, the Ottawa Redblacks average 338.1 yards per game, which ranks 8th in the CFL.
Defensively, Ottawa has given up 1,237 rushing yards (123.7 yards per game) and 17 rushing touchdowns this season. Their defense allows an average of 36.8 points per game, ranking 9th in the league, with a total of 368 points conceded so far. They’ve allowed 20 passing touchdowns and 320.3 yards per game through the air, also placing them at 9th in that statistic.
What’s your prediction for Tonight’s Parlay?
Prediction: Opt for Ottawa Redblacks (+5.5) and the under on 61.5 points
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