This is an important game on the CFL schedule for both teams. The Calgary Stampeders are in a difficult West Division race where the top three teams have picked up a bunch of wins early in the season. Calgary is hoping that this rematch from a week weeks back against Saskatchewan can end in a better way.
Anyone making Stampeders vs Redblacks picks will see that Calgary lost the team’s first matchup by three points in overtime after rallying from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter. The Stampeders haven’t had much luck closing out games this season. If Calgary wants to make a serious run at the Grey Cup, it will need to grab a win over the Roughriders.
Stampeders vs. Roughriders Odds
Moneyline: Saskatchewan is -124 on the moneyline, while Calgary is +102.
Spread: CFL odds show that the Roughriders are -1.5 on the spread.
Over/Under: The over/under is set at 44.5 points.
Stampeders vs. Roughriders Information
Calgary Stampeders vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Location of the game: TD Place, Ottawa Ontario.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 15, 2023.
How to watch: CFL+
Stampeders vs. Roughriders Betting Preview
Calgary Has Struggled to Score Consistently
The Stampeders have been limited to 15 or fewer points in two of their four games this season. Quarterback play has hurt Calgary. Jake Maier has been intercepted six times this season, while throwing two touchdown passes and for 908 yards. Looking at Stampeders vs Roughriders picks will show that Calgary has a consistent running back in Dedrick Mills.
Mills rushed for 97 yards in the Stampeders’ loss to Winnipeg last week and had a 100-yard game earlier this season. Calgary is seventh in the league in passing. As a result of their offensive woes, the Stampeders have seen the total go under in three of their four games. Calgary is 1-3 against the spread and straight up this season.
Roughriders Have Also Struggled to Put Up Points
The Roughriders are one of the three teams that are close to each other at the top of the CFL standings. Bringing in veteran quarterback Trevor Harris has been a benefit for Saskatchewan. Anyone making Stampeders vs Roughriders picks, though will have to acknowledge the Roughriders haven’t had the toughest schedule to start the season.
Saskatchewan has locked horns with Edmonton, which is the worst team in the league, twice this season and barely escaped with a 12-11 win on July 6 at home. The week before, the Roughriders barely escaped an overtime win against Calgary. Harris has been a steady performer, but has been turnover prone and tossed four interceptions.
Saskatchewan is 2-2 against the spread this season and has seen the total go 2-2 as well. The Roughriders are 1-1 at home this season, dropping a game against Winnipeg.
Stampeders vs. Roughriders Betting Picks
People making CFL picks will see that neither offense has been successful at putting up points this season. Saskatchewan and Calgary have been locked in several low-scoring affairs so far this season. The first meeting between these teams only went over the total because the game went into overtime. This game will avoid overtime and stay under the total.
This is a game where Calgary will be eager for revenge. The Stampeders gained confidence by rallying to force overtime in the first matchup. Saskatchewan has had an easy schedule so far and has had to survive with narrow victories. That trend will end this week.
- Calgary will grab a victory as a slight underdog.
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