Saskatchewan’s penchant for playing in close games finally caught up to them last week. Calgary made a field goal as time expired to hand the Roughriders their second loss of the season. Things won’t get much easier for Saskatchewan.
People looking at Roughriders vs Lions odds will see that BC is one of the top teams in the league. The Lions are off to a 4-1 start and are 2-0 at home. BC is hoping to use this game to put some distance between them and the Roughriders in the West Division.
Roughriders vs Lions Odds
Spread: The CFL odds show that BC is a 10-point home favorite.
Moneyline: The Lions are -455 on the moneyline, while the Roughriders are +340.
Total: The over/under is set at 45.5 points.
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs BC Lions Information
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs BC Lions
Location: BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
Date & Time: Saturday, July 22, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
Roughriders vs Lions Betting Preview
Saskatchewan has lived on the edge this season
Veteran quarterback Trevor Harris has made the Roughriders a team that has the potential to win every game they play. Saskatchewan’s problem is it is capable of losing every game they play as well. With the CFL standings tightening up, the Roughriders can’t afford to fall too far behind.
Harris has passed for 1,274 yards this season and thrown six touchdown passes. Anyone looking at Roughriders vs Lions odds will also see that Harris has thrown four interceptions as well. Saskatchewan’s offense has found success this season, ranking second in the league in passing yards and fourth in points per game.
Where the Roughriders have had a hard time is on defense. Saskatchewan’s defense ranks seventh in the league in points allowed, giving up 25.6 points per game. The Roughriders will need to tighten things up if they want to keep winning. Saskatchewan is 2-3 against the spread this season. Three of its five games have gone under the total.
BC is back on track
The Lions responded with a resounding statement on the CFL schedule by winning a July 9 meeting with the Montreal Alouettes, 35-19. BC is 4-1 this season against the spread thanks in larger part to its all-around excellence. The Lions have shown they are capable of good things on both sides of the ball.
BC ranks first in the league in total yards allowed and passing yards allowed. Anyone making CFL picks will see the Lions are stingy on defense. BC only allows 17 points per game. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. is a wild card. He has passed for 1,520 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions for BC.
Alexander Hollins is BC’s top target. Hollins has hauled in 23 passes for 301 yards this season. Dominique Rhymes leads BC with five touchdown catches.
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs BC Lions Betting Picks
Roughriders vs Lions odds show that over/under could potentially go either way. Neither team has a preference on whether to force the action on offense or defense. This may be a game where both teams struggle to avoid making crucial turnovers. This game will be under the total.
For the spread, this is a game to back BC. The Roughriders have seen their fair share of luck during the first few weeks of the season. BC has the roster to make life difficult on Saskatchewan and to pull away and grab a win.
- Pick 1: Under 45.5
- Pick 2: BC -10 (-110)
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