Despite finding success early in the CFL schedule with veteran quarterback Trevor Harris, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have hit a definite rough patch. The Roughriders have lost four of their past five games but are still in third place in the West Division standings.
Keeping pace with the CFL teams above them will be difficult for the Roughriders, but Saskatchewan needs to find a way to keep ahead of the race of the pack.
BC showed that it was capable of bouncing back from a loss quickly by handing Calgary a 29-point defeat after losing to Winnipeg the week before. Anyone looking at Lions vs Roughriders odds will see that BC was able to bounce back quickly after quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. returned from injury.
Lions vs. Roughriders Odds
Moneyline: The Lions are -455 on the moneyline, while the Roughriders are +340.
Spread: CFL odds show that B.C. is a 9.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: The over/under is set at 45 points.
Lions vs. Roughriders Information
B.C. Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Location of the game: Mosaic Stadium, Saskatchewan, Regina,
Date & Time: Sunday, August 20. 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
Lions vs. Roughriders Betting Preview
Adams’ Return Provided BC With a Spark
While Adams may never be the best quarterback at protecting the football, having him in the lineup will always provide BC with a better chance of staying at the top of the CFL standings. During Adams’ return to the lineup last week, the Lions had Adams pass for 322 yards with four touchdowns and one interception.
BC has won four of its past five games. The Lions are 6-2-1 against the spread this season. BC has seen the total go under in five of its nine games. The Lions have the top-scoring defense in the CFL, only allowing 17 points per game. BC has the top defense in total yards, only allowing 305.3 yards per game.
Roughriders Aren’t Fine Enough
Saskatchewan quarterback Mason Fine has had a difficult time settling in as a starter. While he has thrown for over 1,000 yards during his five appearances, he has only thrown three touchdown passes against four interceptions. The Roughriders’ offense has struggled to put up points.
Lions vs Roughriders odds show that Saskatchewan only scores 19.6 points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. On defense, the Roughriders don’t allow many yards. Saskatchewan actually has the top defense against the pass, only allowing 222.1 yards per game. The Roughriders’ limiting teams’ yards hasn’t helped slow down opposing offense, as teams still score 27 points per game.
Saskatchewan is 3-5-1 against the spread this season. The Roughriders have seen the total go over the number in five of their nine games this season.
Lions vs. Roughriders Betting Picks
BC’s offense has been clicking at a high level. For people looking at Lions vs Roughriders odds, this is an indicator that this game has a chance of going over the total. The Lions should score enough points to threaten going over the total themselves. Saskatchewan should add a few scores, too, in order to push the number over.
Making CFL picks will show the moneyline is a little too expensive to bet on BC straight up. It would be better to parlay the Lions with another game or to bet BC on the spread.
- The Lions should be able to overwhelm Saskatchewan with their offensive attack.
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