Of all the teams in CFL, the Calgary Stampeders have the most tradition to protect over the past few weeks of the season. The Stampeders have the longest-running playoff streak in the CFL, having made the playoffs every season since 2005. Calgary needed to beat Saskatchewan to earn a tiebreaker over its rivals.
Roughriders vs. StampedersPicks
Calgary will win this game in a close contest.
The Stampeders have a game-in-hand on Saskatchewan and could make a real run at stealing the Roughriders’ playoff spot with a win.
Saskatchewan has fallen apart down the stretch as injuries and misfortune have crushed the Roughriders. Anyone making Roughriders vs Stampeders best bets will see that both teams have much to play for and won’t want to give ground to their rivals.
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Calgary Stampeders Information
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Calgary Stampeders
Location of the game: McMahon Stadium, Alberta, Canada.
Date & Time: Friday, October 13. 9:30 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
Recent Scores
- The CFL schedule saw the Roughriders lose their fifth straight game with a 38-13 defeat to Hamilton at home.
- Calgary dropped its third consecutive game by losing 22-15 at Hamilton on Sept. 30.
Roughriders vs. Stampeders Analysis
The Roughriders could use some help on defense. Anyone making Roughriders vs Stampeders best bets can see the last month has been brutal for Saskatchewan, which has allowed 194 combined points during its five-game losing streak. The fewest points the Roughriders have allowed was 33 during a seven-point loss Sept. 29 on the road against B.C.
Saskatchewan’s passing offense struggled during its loss to Hamilton last week. Roughriders quarterback Jake Dolegala only completed 16 of 25 passes for 154 yards. Running back Jamal Morrow found success for the Roughriders. He finished with his first 100-yard rushing game of the season.
Morrow carried the ball 18 times for 120 yards and a score. Looking at the CFL schedule shows the Stampeders settled for too many field goals during their loss to Hamilton. Calgary quarterback Jake Maier was also inefficient, completing 26 of his 44 attempts for 246 yards. Maier has thrown 15 touchdowns and 15 interceptions this season overall.
Calgary’s defense has also had its share of struggles this season. The Stampeders allow 26.7 points per game, while they have the second-worst rushing defense in the league, allowing opponents to gain 126.8 yards on the ground. Calgary won the last meeting between the two teams, 33-31, during Week 6.
Odds Breakdown
Roughriders
Odds have not been posted for this critical game in the CFL standings. Saskatchewan has seen its last nine games go over the total. Defensively, the Roughriders have struggled to stop most teams. Saskatchewan is 1-4 against the spread over the past five games.
Stampeders
Calgary’s games on the CFL schedule have been trending under the total. The Stampeders have struggled to score and have seen three straight games go under the total. Calgary is 3-2 against the spread over its past five games.
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Calgary Stampeders Betting Pick and Prediction
Saskatchewan has had a difficult time stopping opponents from scoring. Calgary hasn’t been very successful at it, either. The Stampeders and Roughriders will both be desperate to grab a win. While that could result in a defensive affair, this game is likely to see the score go higher due to mistakes on both sides.
When making your Roughriders vs Stampeders best bets, this is a tough spot to not back Calgary. The Stampeders are at home and have a considerable history of success behind them.
But this isn’t a typical Calgary team. The Stampeders have struggled in nearly every aspect of the game this season.
- Calgary will win this game in a close contest.
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