- Matchup: BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, AB
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Lines: BC Lions favored by 1.5 points
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This Saturday, the Calgary Stampeders (8-9) will host the BC Lions (10-6) at McMahon Stadium. The BC Lions enter the game as 1.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 64.5. The headliner quarterbacks for the match will be Nathan Rourke and Vernon Adams Jr.
In their previous outing, the Lions faced off against the Redblacks, clinching a decisive 41-20 victory. Nathan Rourke completed 25 of 31 passes for an impressive 360 yards, along with throwing for 3 touchdowns, albeit with 1 interception. Alexander Horvath led the rushing attack, breaking free for a maximum run of 33 yards while scoring twice. He amassed 89 yards on 14 attempts, averaging 6.0 yards per carry. Stanley Berryhill stood out in the receiving department, achieving 105 yards on 6 catches, which translates to an average of 17.5 yards per reception.
Touching on offensive performance, the Lions rank 4th in the CFL with an impressive average of 30.8 points per game. To date, they have achieved 4,981 passing yards, averaging 311.3 yards per game, keeping them in 4th place in passing stats. Rushing-wise, they average 123.2 yards per game, totaling 1,972 rushing yards this season. The BC Lions lead the league with a staggering average of 434.6 yards per game overall.
Defensively, the Lions have allowed 4,511 passing yards, placing them at 5th in the CFL. They are giving up an average of 342.7 yards per game, the worst in the league. On the defensive stats, they are positioned 2nd in allowing points, averaging 26.1 points per game. Their run defense allows 3.9 yards per attempt and 60.8 rushing yards per game throughout the season. Overall, after 16 games, they have permitted an average of 281.9 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 70.2%. In total, they have yielded 972 rushing yards so far.
In their last encounter, the Stampeders faced the Blue Bombers but suffered a narrow defeat, ending the match 33-28. Deonta McMahon shone on the ground, recording a long run of 29 yards and scoring once. He managed 77 yards from 13 carries, averaging 5.9 yards per attempt. Jalen Philpot was the standout receiver, racking up 67 yards on 7 receptions, averaging 9.6 yards per catch. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. navigated the field effectively, completing 29 of 43 passes for 284 yards and tossing 1 touchdown, without throwing an interception.
On the season, the Stampeders have totaled 4,337 passing yards with an average of 255.1 passing yards per game, ranking them 7th in the league. Their overall offensive yardage averages 367.4 yards per game, positioning them at 6th place. They average 112.2 rushing yards, contributing to a total of 1,908 rushing yards this year. In terms of scoring, the Stampeders are 2nd in the league with a remarkable 35.3 points per game.
Defensively, the Stampeders concede 33.8 points per game, placing them 8th in the CFL. Overall, they have surrendered 574 total points, showcasing vulnerabilities in their defensive setup. They’ve allowed 1,784 rushing yards (104.9 yards per game) along with 20 rushing touchdowns this season. Through the air, they’ve given up 42 touchdowns, surrendering an average of 314.9 yards per game, ranking them 8th in the CFL.
What’s the prediction for tonight’s game?
Prediction: Bet on Calgary Stampeders (+1.5) and the under 64.5 points
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