Check the Ottawa Redblacks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders matchup here. Following the fantastic Thursday night game, the CFL schedule treats us to what promises to be a very offensive game!
The struggling Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) attempt to find a spark this week against Cody Farajdo and his Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1).
CFL Game Records
The Ottawa Redblacks are coming in off a fresh loss from the BC Lions. The fact they were able to keep the game close and narrowly lost to the hottest team in the CFL right now by a score of 34-31 is not something to gloss over!
The Saskatchewan Roughriders got their revenge against the Montréal Alouettes. They dominated all four quarters and beat them down by a score of 41-20. The Roughriders are looking hot right now and will be quite the adversary.
Ottawa Redblacks vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Redblacks Breakdown
For a team that currently sits winless, the Redblacks seem to be in good shape, surprisingly. While major issues still loom, the team is not as bad as their record may show.
The name of the game is to score points. The Redblacks have not really gotten that memo, it seems. QB Jeremiah Masoli was a huge addition to this team this off-season.
Jeremiah Masoli Scoring Performance
While he may be over 290 YPG, he has only thrown one TD along with one INT in three games. You simply cannot win games with poor scoring performances.
They have been able to limit the number of points their opponents have scored on the other side of the ball. The Redblacks have allowed 24 PPG, which is not all that much.
Redblacks Defense
Ottawa Redblacks vs Saskatchewan Roughriders have been able to throw and run very efficiently against them but limit their time in the endzone. No qualms with that.
The biggest issue is their inability to score. While playmakers like WR Jaelon Acklin and RB William Powell loom within the offense, they struggle to find the endzone. The defense can truly only hold on for so long.
Roughriders Breakdown
If you take a look at the standings, something doesn’t seem right. How could a team that sits 3-1 be fourth in the division!? The Roughriders are still one of the best teams in the CFL.
QB Cody Fajardo has been nothing short of breathtaking this year. Perhaps the most fun player to watch in the CFL, Fajardo is the second most efficient passer and second in the CFL in total majors.
Kian Schaffer-Baker Analysis
With many stars around him, like YAC leader Kian Schaffer-Baker and rushing yards leader Jamal Morrow, this offense is filled with star power!
The Regina sack party ’22 is perhaps the most fun defense to watch thus far. The Roughriders have the league’s sack leader Pete Robertson and second-most sacks Anthony Lanier!
QuarterBacks Nightmare
Any opposing QBs nightmare is to face this fearsome sack-hungry team. Penalties have been this team’s largest setback. In the game they lost; they had ten penalties and cost them over 100 yards!
Undisciplined football is quite costly, and for a team this good, they cannot afford to make sloppy mistakes!
Redblacks Injury Report
The Ottawa Redblacks will be without DB Patrick Levels for Friday. The Roughriders will play without newly acquired KR/PR Mario Alford on Friday.
CFL Betting Trends
- The Ottawa Redblacks are 1-2 ATS
- The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 3-1 ATS
- The Ottawa Redblacks’ point differential is -12
- The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ point differential is +24
- First meeting this season
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders Betting Preview
Your CFL picks should ultimately go to the team with the better overall roster. Betting on CFL is very simple once you are able to weigh the teams on one important category, and that happens to be roster talent.
The Redblacks have underutilized many players and their roster, and they could very well come to life at any point, so why not tonight as they attempt to shock the world. The Roughriders’ offense is crawling with all-star talent that we’ve seen!
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders Elks Betting Prediction
The Roughriders are simply the better team, and for that reason, you should pick them to cover the spread. It would be shocking if the Redblacks managed to best the Roughriders.
The mismatch is too large. Looking at the numbers and the rosters, the amount of talent the Roughriders house is far greater than anyone on the Redblacks roster.
There is no need to try and be a hero with your CFL picks. Just bet on the safe option, which is the Roughriders!
CFL Pick: Roughriders -9.5.
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