Calgary has been hoping for the last month to find a way to extend their playoff streak to 18 consecutive seasons. With two games left, the Stampeders have an easy formula to ensure they get into the playoffs. But anyone making Stampeders vs Lions best bets knows that will be a far from easy task to accomplish.
Calgary Stampeders vs. BC LionsPicks
CFL Pick: Take the under 49.5 points
To guarantee a spot in the playoffs, in consecutive weeks, Calgary will have to beat the two best teams in the West Division, B.C. and Winnipeg. While a loss by Saskatchewan on Saturday would mean the Stampeders would only have to win one of those games, neither is a good matchup for Calgary. B.C. can still win the West Division, but the Lions would need help from the CFL schedule for other teams to knock off Winnipeg.
Calgary Stampeders vs. BC Lions Information
Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions
Location of the game: BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Date & Time: Friday, October 20. 10:00 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
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Calgary gave themselves a chance to make the playoffs in the CFL standings by beating Saskatchewan to halt a three-game losing streak last week.
Calgary Stampeders vs. BC Lions Analysis
The Stampeders weren’t competitive during its last meeting against the Lions. The Stampeders fell behind 17-0 and only finished with 205 yards of total offense. If anyone is making Stampeders vs Lions best bets, they will need to see a much improved Calgary offense if the Stampeders are going to beat B.C.
Calgary hasn’t produced much consistency on offense this season. The Stampeders have the third-worst scoring offense in the league, only putting up 22.4 points per game. Calgary also is last in the league in yards per game, only gaining 341.4 per contest.
B.C. has been one of the hottest teams in the CFL. The Lions have won five of their previous six games, with their only defeat coming in overtime against division-leading Winnipeg. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. has excelled during that stretch for B.C.
Adams has thrown two or more touchdowns in five of those six games. In three of those contests, Adams threw three touchdown passes. B.C. has been solid on defense this season. The Lions are second in the league in yards allowed by conceding 350.4 yards per game.
Odds Breakdown
Stampeders
CFL odds show Calgary is an 8.5-point underdog. The Stampeders are +320 on the moneyline. The over/under has been set at 49.5 points. Calgary is 8-8 against the spread. Ten of Calgary’s 16 games have gone under the total.
Lions
The Lions are -400 on the moneyline. B.C. is 8-8-1 against the spread this season. The Lions have seen 10 of their 17 games go over the total.
Calgary Stampeders vs. BC Lions Pick and Prediction
B.C. is one of those teams in CFL that is a legitimate Grey Cup contender. The Lions have been consistently good all season and have an outside shot of winning the division and grabbing the top seed in the West Division playoffs. While Calgary has a long history of making the CFL postseason, it appears its streak will end this season.
Anyone making Stampeders vs Lions best bets will see this game go under the total. Calgary wants to try and limit possession to keep Adams under wraps. The Stampeders’ offense doesn’t want to get dragged into a shootout with B.C. Expect this game to go under the total.
- CFL Pick: Take the under 49.5 points
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