- Matchup: BC Lions vs. Toronto Argonauts
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: BC Lions favored by (-1.5)
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The Toronto Argonauts (9-6) are set to face the BC Lions (8-6) at BMO Field this Saturday. The Argonauts enter the game as 1.5-point underdogs, with the over/under line set at 65.5. Projections indicate Nathan Rourke and Chad Kelly will be the starting quarterbacks.
In their previous matchup, the Lions triumphed over the Roughriders, winning 31-24. Nathan Rourke had an impressive game, going 22 for 28 with 375 passing yards and 4 touchdown passes, while maintaining a clean sheet without any interceptions. On the ground, Alexander Horvath led the rushing efforts with a total of 28 yards on 10 carries, recording a long run of 6 yards but failing to score a rushing touchdown. Jevon Cottoy was the standout receiver, amassing 96 yards on 9 receptions, averaging 10.7 yards per catch.
This season, the Lions have accumulated a total of 4,379 passing yards, averaging 312.8 passing yards per game, which ranks them 3rd in the league. Overall, they lead the CFL with an impressive average of 430.4 total yards per game. Their ground game contributes an average of 117.6 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,646 rushing yards for the year. In terms of scoring, the Lions are 4th in the league, averaging 30.6 points per game.
Defensively, the Lions have given up 4,003 passing yards, placing them 3rd in the league for the amount of yards allowed. They are currently surrendering 346.5 yards per game, ranked 1st in the CFL. Their defensive performance ranks them 3rd in the league, allowing 27.2 points per game. On the ground, they permit an average of 3.8 yards per carry and a total of 60.6 rushing yards per game this season. Over 14 games, they have given up an average of 285.9 passing yards per game with a completion rate against of 69.3%. In total, they have allowed 848 rushing yards over the season.
In their last game, the Argonauts secured a victory against the Blue Bombers, winning 30-28. Sam Hicks led the ground game, achieving a long rush of 20 yards, though he did not score a rushing touchdown, finishing with 41 yards on 5 carries at an impressive average of 8.2 yards per attempt. Damonte Coxie was the top receiver, raking in 149 yards on 7 receptions, averaging 21.3 yards per catch. Chad Kelly completed 22 of 31 passes for 290 yards, throwing 2 touchdown passes but also conceding 2 interceptions.
Regarding scoring ability, the Argonauts rank 5th in the league, averaging 29.7 points per game. To date, they have racked up a total of 5,119 passing yards, with an average of 341.3 passing yards per contest, placing them at the top of the CFL. On the ground, they average 75.3 rushing yards per game, with a season total of 1,129 rushing yards. The team holds a total of 416.5 yards per game, ranking them 3rd in the league.
The Argonauts allow an average of 28.7 points per game, positioning them 5th in the CFL. They have yielded a total of 431 points this season, along with 1,552 yards on the ground, averaging 103.5 rushing yards against per game and conceding 19 rushing touchdowns this year. Additionally, they have surrendered 21 touchdown passes and allowed 288.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 6th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Favor BC Lions (-1.5)
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