Ottawa and Calgary are playing each other at an appropriate time in the CFL schedule. Both teams picked up important wins in Week 6 that could have a major impact on how things go for them moving forward. Ottawa rallied from a 19-point deficit to win in overtime against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Calgary finally got a close game to go its way. The Stampeders were able to make a field goal as time expired to trip up Saskatchewan by two points.
Anyone looking at Redblacks vs Stampeders odds knows these two teams can’t afford to be happy for settling with one victory. If they are going to make a run at the Grey Cup, both teams are going to need an attempt to try and string victories together.
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Calgary Stampeders Odds
Moneyline: The Stampeders are -230 on the moneyline, while Ottawa is +180.
Spread: CFL odds show that Calgary is a 5-point favorite.
Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 45 points.
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Calgary Stampeders Information
Ottawa Redblacks vs Calgary Stampeders
Location of the game: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 22, 2023.
How to watch: CFL+
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Calgary Stampeders Betting Preview
Third Quarterback Sparks Ottawa
The Redblacks were able to finally gain some momentum in the CFL standings with a remarkable win. Third-string quarterback Dustin Crum was able to help guide Ottawa to a season-high 31 points despite not throwing a touchdown pass.
However, Crum was able to use his legs, rushing for 103 yards on nine carries and scoring twice to spark the offense.
Ottawa has been able to lean on one of the league’s best defenses so far this season. The Redblacks rank second in the CFL by averaging 20.2 points per game. Ottawa is also third in total yards allowed at 355.4 yards per game.
The Redblacks are 2-3 against the spread. Ottawa hasn’t won a road game yet this season and are 0-2 away from home.
Calgary Has Had a Hard Time at Home
The Stampeders haven’t been able to protect their home stadium this year. Anyone looking at Redblacks vs Stampeders odds will see that Calgary is 0-2 at home thus far. The Stampeders hope that last week’s win can signal a shift in momentum.
Calgary’s struggles this season have mostly come on offense. The Stampeders score 22.2 points per game, which ranks sixth in the league. Calgary’s passing offense produces 246.2 yards per game, which ranks seventh. Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier has thrown four touchdown passes against seven interceptions this season.
The Stampeders are 2-3 against the spread. Calgary has seen the total go under in three of its five games.
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Calgary Stampeders Betting Picks
Anyone making CFL picks will see that this game should see this number go under the total. Ottawa has been involved in a lot of low-scoring games this season, and last week’s game with Winnipeg seems like an anomaly.
Calgary has seen two of its last three games go over the total, but the first meeting between Ottawa and Calgary only produced 41 points.
Crum had an exciting performance as Ottawa’s quarterback last week. However, anyone looking at Redblacks vs Stampeders odds saw that he leaned a lot on his legs to move the ball up and down the field.
The Redblacks will need Crum to start throwing the ball better than he did last week.
- Calgary will grab another win over Ottawa and cover the 5-point spread.
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