- Matchup: Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. BC Lions
- Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
- Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, BC
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Saskatchewan Roughriders (+3)
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On Friday, BC Place will host an exciting clash between the BC Lions (7-6) and the Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-5). The Roughriders enter this matchup as 3-point underdogs, with the total set at 62.5 points. The game will feature quarterbacks Trevor Harris and Nathan Rourke leading their respective teams.
In their previous outing, the Roughriders faced off against the Blue Bombers, suffering a 19-6 defeat. Trevor Harris completed 24 of 45 passes for 231 yards but failed to throw a touchdown pass, recording one interception. Quali Conley emerged as the team’s leading rusher with a longest run of 15 yards, accumulating 35 yards on 7 carries for an average of 5.0 yards per attempt. Dhel Duncan-Busby was the standout receiver, achieving 80 yards on 7 receptions, averaging 11.4 yards per catch.
When it comes to scoring, the Roughriders rank 6th in the CFL, averaging 28.8 points per game. So far this season, they’ve amassed 4,028 passing yards, with a per-game average of 309.8—placing them 3rd in the league. Their rushing statistics show an average of 93.2 yards per game, totaling 1,211 rushing yards overall. In total offense, Saskatchewan averages 403.0 yards per game, which ranks 5th in the CFL.
Defensively, the Roughriders rank 2nd in the league, allowing 26.2 points per game. They permit an average of 4.7 yards per carry and 72.9 rushing yards per game. Across 13 games, they’ve surrendered 948 rushing yards. In passing defense, they’ve given up 3,829 yards, placing them 5th in the CFL, allowing 294.5 yards per game through the air with a completion rate of 71.7%. Overall, the team yields 367.5 yards per outing, positioning them 4th in the league.
In their last game, the Lions triumphed over the Alouettes with a score of 48-29. Nathan Rourke led the charge with impressive performance on the ground, recording a long run of 22 yards and scoring 1 touchdown. Overall, he ran for 77 yards on 5 attempts, averaging a remarkable 15.0 yards per carry. Keon Hatcher spearheaded the receiving game, tallying 137 yards on 9 catches with an average of 15.2 yards per reception. Rourke completed 24 of 33 passes, totaling 317 yards and throwing 1 touchdown without any interceptions.
This season, the Lions have thrown for 4,009 yards, averaging 308.4 passing yards per game, ranking them 4th in the CFL. The overall offensive output for BC is an impressive 429.7 yards per game, which puts them at the top of the league. They also average 121.3 rushing yards per game, accumulating 1,577 rushing yards this season. In terms of scoring, the Lions rank 4th in the league, averaging 30.5 points per game.
The Lions have allowed 27.5 points per game, ranking 4th defensively in the league, having conceded a total of 357 points this season. They’ve permitted opponents a combined 760 rushing yards (58.5 yards per game), along with 8 rushing touchdowns. Moreover, BC has given up 26 touchdown passes, yielding 285.1 passing yards per game, placing them 4th overall in the CFL.
Who will prevail in tonight’s CFL matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Select BC Lions (-3)
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