- Matchup: Saskatchewan Roughriders vs BC Lions
- Event Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, BC
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Saskatchewan Roughriders (+6.5)
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The Western Semi-Final sees the BC Lions (10-8) taking on the Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-8) at BC Place on Saturday. The Lions are favored by 6.5 points at the start of this matchup, with an over/under line of 58.5. Quarterbacking duties will fall to Trevor Harris and Nathan Rourke.
In their previous matchup, the Roughriders triumphed over the Elks with a score of 16-9. Quarterback Jack Coan completed 15 of 26 passes for 178 yards but did not manage a touchdown, throwing one interception instead. Deon Jackson led the team’s rushing efforts, totaling 44 yards on 9 carries with a long run of 23 yards but failed to secure a rushing touchdown. Dhel Duncan-Busby was the top receiver, racking up 56 yards on 4 catches, averaging 14.0 yards per reception.
This season, the Roughriders have amassed 5,460 passing yards, averaging 303.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 3rd in the league. With a total offensive yardage of 391.9 yards per game, they stand 5th in the CFL. Their rushing offense averages 88.6 yards per game, totaling 1,595 rushing yards this season. In scoring, the Roughriders are 6th in the CFL, with an average of 27.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Roughriders have allowed 5,230 passing yards, ranking them 7th in the league. They permit an average of 373.7 yards per game, putting them 5th overall. The team ranks 2nd in defensive stats, allowing 26.3 points per game, an average of 4.9 yards per rush, and 83.2 rushing yards per game. Across 18 games, they have allowed 290.6 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 73.6%. In total, they’ve conceded 1,497 rushing yards this season.
The Lions faced off against the Blue Bombers in their latest game, suffering a loss with a final score of 34-10. Emani Bailey led the Lions’ rushing with a long carry of 26 yards but did not reach the endzone, finishing with 69 yards on 10 attempts, averaging 7.0 yards per carry. Jermaine Jackson topped the receiving stats with 69 yards from 7 catches, averaging 9.9 yards per reception. Quarterback Kaidon Salter went 12 of 21 for 177 yards, throwing 1 touchdown but also yielding 1 interception.
Offensively, the Lions rank 4th in the CFL, scoring 28.7 points per game. They have thrown for 5,395 yards this season, averaging 299.7 passing yards per game, placing them 4th in the league. Their run game averages 118.7 yards per game, totaling 2,136 rushing yards thus far. Overall, they rank 2nd in the CFL with an average of 418.4 total yards per game.
On the defensive front, the Lions give up 26.9 points per game, which ranks them 4th in the CFL, having surrendered a total of 484 points. They have allowed 1,284 rushing yards this season, averaging 71.3 yards per game, along with 13 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they have allowed 33 touchdowns and an average of 284.2 passing yards per game, ranking them 5th in the CFL.
Who will emerge victorious in this CFL showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take the BC Lions (-6.5)
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