- Matchup: Ottawa Redblacks vs. BC Lions
- Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
- Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, BC
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Ottawa Redblacks (+12.5)
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The Ottawa Redblacks (0-15) are set to visit BC Place on Friday for a matchup against the BC Lions (9-6). The game opens with the Lions as favorites by 12.5 points and an over/under set at 63.5. Expected starting quarterbacks are Jake Maier for BC and Nathan Rourke for Ottawa.
In their previous game, the Redblacks faced the Tiger-Cats but suffered a defeat, finishing 34-16. McLeod Bethel-Thompson completed 17 out of 31 passes for 208 yards but failed to throw a touchdown. He finished without interceptions. Daniel Adeboboye was the standout in rushing, making a significant 55-yard run but didn’t score. He accumulated 74 yards on 7 carries, averaging 11.0 yards per attempt. Justin Hardy topped the receiving charts, gathering 56 yards on 5 receptions, averaging 11.2 yards each.
In terms of scoring, the Redblacks sit at 9th in the league with an average of 23.7 points per game. So far this season, they have amassed 4,379 passing yards, averaging 291.9 yards per game, which ranks 6th in the CFL. Their rushing game averages 53.1 yards per game, totaling 796 yards. Overall, they average 345.0 yards per game, placing them 7th in the league.
Defensively, the Redblacks have allowed 5,086 passing yards, ranking 9th in the CFL. They also give up an average of 470.5 yards per game, maintaining a 9th position on that front. Their defense ranks 9th as they concede an average of 37.2 points per game. Opponents run for 5.7 yards per carry and 131.4 yards per game this season. Throughout their 15 games this year, Ottawa has given up an average of 339.1 passing yards per game at a completion rate of 74.6%, along with 1,971 rushing yards allowed over the same span.
In their last outing, the Lions took on the Argonauts and secured a win with a score of 24-17. James Butler led the ground game, recording a long run of 31 yards without a touchdown, finishing with 64 rushing yards on 9 carries, averaging 7.0 yards per run. Jermaine Jackson led the receiving corps, achieving 94 yards on 5 receptions, averaging 18.8 yards each. Nathan Rourke went 15 for 32, throwing for 254 yards without a touchdown and no interceptions.
So far this season, the Lions have racked up 4,621 passing yards, averaging 308.1 yards per game, which ranks 4th in the league. The BC Lions boast an impressive average of 427.9 total yards per game, placing them 1st in the CFL. On the ground, they average 119.8 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,797 yards this season. The Lions rank 4th overall with an average of 30.1 points scored per game.
Defensively, the Lions allow 26.5 points per game, putting them 2nd in the CFL. This season, they have conceded 398 total points. They have allowed opponents 905 rushing yards (averaging 60.3 per game) and 9 rushing touchdowns during the year. Additionally, the Lions have given up 29 passing touchdowns, averaging 285.6 yards per game through the air, ranking them 5th in the CFL.
Who do you think will prevail in tonight’s CFL matchup against the spread?
Pick: Take BC Lions (-12.5)
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