- Matchup: Ottawa Redblacks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Event Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Venue: Mosaic Stadium, Regina, SK
- Broadcast: TSN
- Bets/Point Spread: Ottawa Redblacks (+7.5)
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This exciting encounter takes place at Mosaic Stadium where the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-2) will host the struggling Ottawa Redblacks (0-7) on Friday night. The Roughriders kick off this matchup as 7.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 61.5. The quarterbacks battling it out are Jake Maier and Trevor Harris.
In their previous outing, the Redblacks faced off against the Alouettes and suffered a 34-13 defeat. Jake Maier completed 34 out of 41 attempts for 311 passing yards but failed to secure a touchdown pass, throwing one interception instead. On the ground, Greg Bell led the rushing attack, tallying a longest run of 8 yards but not reaching the end zone. He finished with 19 yards on 6 carries, averaging 3.0 yards per attempt. Receiving-wise, Justin Hardy stood out with 77 yards from 7 receptions, averaging 11.0 yards per catch.
So far this season, the Redblacks have accumulated 2,005 passing yards, averaging 286.4 yards per game, placing them 5th in the CFL. Overall, Ottawa ranks 8th in total yards per game with an average of 345.9. In terms of rushing, they produce an average of 59.4 yards per game, totaling 416 rushing yards. The team’s scoring has them positioned 8th in the league, averaging 23.7 points per game.
Defensively, the Redblacks have allowed 2,303 passing yards, ranking 8th in that category. This season, they’ve given up 447.4 total yards per game, placing them 9th in the league. In terms of points allowed, they rank 9th with 35.3 points per game conceded. They’ve allowed an average of 5.2 yards per rush and 118.4 rushing yards per game. In 7 games, they have surrendered 329.0 passing yards per contest, with a completion percentage against of 69.6%. Overall, they have given up 829 yards on the ground during this season.
In their last matchup, the Roughriders edged out the Elks with a nail-biting 28-26 victory. Quali Conley spearheaded the rushing efforts, posting a long run of 12 yards but failing to score. He finished the game with 61 yards on 14 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per rush. Dhel Duncan-Busby led the receiving corps, amassing 66 yards on 4 catches at an impressive 16.5 yards per reception. Trevor Harris was efficient, going 19/24 for 239 passing yards and recording 1 touchdown, though he also had 1 interception.
The Roughriders have been potent offensively, ranking 3rd in the CFL with an average of 33.1 points per game. Year-to-date, they have compiled 2,198 passing yards, averaging 314.0 yards per outing, which is also 3rd in the league. They average 97.3 rushing yards per game with a season total of 681 rushing yards. Overall, Saskatchewan boasts an impressive average of 411.3 yards per game, placing them 3rd in the CFL.
Defensively, the Roughriders have allowed 607 rushing yards (86.7 yards per game) this year, yielding 8 rushing touchdowns. They sit 3rd in points allowed, conceding 27.9 points per game, with a total of 195 points surrendered. In terms of passing defense, they’ve allowed 9 touchdown passes and an average of 288.1 passing yards per game, ranking them 5th in the CFL.
Who will clinch victory in this CFL matchup against the spread?
Selection: Choose Saskatchewan Roughriders (-7.5)
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