- Matchup: Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Ottawa Redblacks
- Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
- Venue: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Line: Saskatchewan Roughriders favored by 3.5 points
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The Ottawa Redblacks (4-10) are set to host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-4) at TD Place Stadium this Friday. The Roughriders enter the game as 3.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 53.5. Quarterbacks Trevor Harris and Dru Brown will lead their respective teams.
In their previous game, the Roughriders faced off against the Elks but suffered a narrow 27-25 defeat. Trevor Harris completed 33 of 46 passes, amassing 351 yards and contributing 1 touchdown, though he also threw 2 interceptions. A.J. Ouellette excelled on the ground, breaking a long 31-yard run and scoring a rushing touchdown, finishing with 115 yards on 19 carries, averaging 6.0 yards per attempt. KeeSean Johnson led the receiving corps with a notable 119 yards on 8 receptions, averaging 14.9 yards per catch.
When analyzing their offensive capabilities, the Roughriders rank 4th in the CFL, averaging 27.7 points per game. So far this season, they’ve accumulated 3,987 passing yards, averaging 284.8 yards through the air per game, which is also 4th in the league. On the ground, they average 111.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,554 yards, contributing to an impressive average of 395.8 total yards per contest, placing them 2nd in the league.
Defensively, the Roughriders have allowed 3,781 passing yards, ranking 4th, and they concede a total of 351.8 yards per game, which puts them 2nd overall. Remarkably, they lead the league in defensive scoring, allowing just 23.8 points per game. Opposing teams average 4.8 yards per carry and 81.7 rushing yards per contest against them. Over the course of 14 games, they’ve permitted an average of 270.1 passing yards per game and a completion rate of 69.1%, giving up a total of 1,144 yards via rushing attack.
In their last outing, the Redblacks faced the Blue Bombers, coming up short with an 18-26 scoreline. Daniel Adeboboye led the Redblacks in rushing, with a long carry of 11 yards and a total of 43 yards on 9 attempts, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Eugene Lewis was the standout receiver, accumulating 155 yards on 9 receptions with an average of 17.2 yards per catch. Meanwhile, Dru Brown had a successful game, completing 33 of 45 passes for 406 yards, tossing 2 touchdowns but also adding 2 interceptions to his tally.
On the scoring front, the Redblacks are 7th in the league, averaging 25.1 points per game. They’ve thrown for a total of 3,693 yards, with a per-game average of 263.8 passing yards, ranking them 5th in the league. They also average 96.1 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,345 yards throughout the season. Overall, the Ottawa Redblacks average 359.9 total yards per game, placing them 6th within the CFL.
Defensively, the Redblacks are giving up an average of 29.5 points per game, which ranks them 8th. This season, they’ve allowed a total of 413 points. On the ground, they have conceded 1,329 rushing yards (94.9 yards per game), along with 16 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they’ve allowed 16 passing touchdowns and 259.9 passing yards per game, which ranks them 4th in the CFL.
Who do you think will secure a win in tonight’s CFL contest against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Saskatchewan Roughriders (-3.5)
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