- Game: Toronto Argonauts vs Ottawa Redblacks
- Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
- Venue: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Argonauts favored by 10 points
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On Friday, TD Place Stadium is set to host the matchup between the Ottawa Redblacks (0-16) and the Toronto Argonauts (9-7), with Toronto opening as 10-point favorites. The over/under for the game is established at 62.5. The quarterbacks taking the field will be Chad Kelly and McLeod Bethel-Thompson.
In their previous encounter, the Argonauts faced the Lions, losing 24-17. Quarterback Nick Arbuckle completed 27 of 33 passes for a total of 292 yards, including 2 touchdown passes but also threw 2 interceptions. Running back Sam Hicks led the ground game with a maximum run of 7 yards, accumulating 30 yards on 6 attempts for an average of 5.0 yards per carry. Wide receiver David Ungerer was the standout in the receiving department, amassing 124 yards on 12 catches, averaging 10.3 yards per reception.
When it comes to offensive production, the Argonauts rank 5th in the league with an average of 28.9 points per game (PPG). This season, they have amassed 5,400 passing yards, averaging 337.5 yards per game, which positions them at the top of the league. On the ground, Toronto averages 74.1 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,186 rushing yards this season. Overall, the Argonauts average 411.6 yards per outing, ranking them 3rd in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Defensively, the Argonauts have allowed 4,574 passing yards, placing them 6th in the league. This season, they have given up an average of 392.3 passing yards per game, putting them at 7th in the CFL. In terms of opponent scoring, they rank 6th, allowing 28.4 points per game. The Argonauts permit an average of 5.2 yards per carry and 106.4 rushing yards per game. Across 16 games this season, they have conceded an average of 285.9 passing yards with a completion percentage against of 66.4%. In total, they have allowed 1,703 rushing yards during the season.
In their latest game, the Redblacks faced off against the Lions, suffering a defeat with a score of 41-20. Running back Daniel Adeboboye was key in the rushing department, completing a long run of 19 yards but failing to score. He gained 43 yards on 8 carries, averaging 5.0 yards per run. Receiver Ayden Eberhardt tallied 45 yards through 7 receptions, averaging 6.4 yards per catch, while quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson went 25 for 35 with 253 passing yards and 1 touchdown, along with 1 interception.
This season, the Redblacks have thrown for 4,606 yards, averaging 287.9 passing yards per game, ranking them 6th in the CFL. They average 341.8 total yards per game, placing them 8th in the league. Their running game averages 53.9 yards per game, with an accumulated total of 863 rushing yards. Currently, they sit at 9th in the league in scoring, averaging 23.4 points per game.
The Redblacks are struggling defensively, conceding 37.4 points per game, which ranks them 9th in the CFL, with a total of 599 points allowed. They have given up 2,146 rushing yards this season, averaging 134.1 rushing yards against per game, along with 30 rushing touchdowns. In the air, they’ve surrendered 34 touchdowns and 340.4 passing yards per game, also holding a 9th place position in the league.
Who will prevail in tonight’s CFL contest against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Toronto Argonauts (-10)
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