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Calgary Stampeders vs Saskatchewan Roughriders CFL Picks, Odds, Predictions 10/2/21

Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Calgary Stampeders
October 2, 2021 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Calgary Stampeders +2.5
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders meet Saturday in week 9 CFL action at McMahon Stadium. The Saskatchewan Roughriders look for a win after splitting their last four games. The Calgary Stampeders need a win after losing three of their last four games.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have won 14 of their last 19 games overall. Coby Fajardo is completing 72.3 percent of his passes for 1,644 yards, seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. Kyran Moore and Brayden Lenius have combined for 687 receiving yards and four touchdowns while Kian Schaffer-Baker has 24 receptions. The Saskatchewan Roughriders ground game is averaging 110.1 yards per contest, and William Powell leads the way with 448 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Saskatchewan is allowing 20.4 points and 335.3 yards per game. Micah Teitz leads the Saskatchewan Roughriders with 35 tackles, Jonathan Woodard has seven sacks and Ed Gainey has two interceptions.

The Calgary Stampeders have lost six of their last eight games overall. Bo Levi Mitchell is completing 58 percent of his passes for 988 yards, two touchdowns and seven interceptions. Mitchell and Jake Maier have combined for five touchdowns and nine interceptions. Kamar Jorden and Josh Huff have combined for 971 receiving yards and three touchdowns while Markeith Ambles has 32 receptions. The Calgary Stampeders ground game is averaging 69.9 yards per contest, and Ka’Deem Carey leads the way with 365 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, Calgary is allowing 21.3 points and 378.6 yards per game. Darnell Sankey leads the Calgary Stampeders with 48 tackles, Shawn Lemon has six sacks and Royce Metchie has one interception.

The Roughriders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games overall. The Stampeders are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games and 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall. The under is 5-2 in Roughriders last 7 games as a favorite. The over is 5-2 in Stampeders last 7 home games. The over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are the better team obviously and are coming off a big road win over the BC Lions. The Calgary Stampeders haven’t looked good this season, have struggled with turnovers and the defense leaves a lot to be desired. The Roughriders should be favored. However, the Stamps are better than what they’ve shown up to this point and they’ve had an extra week to clear their head and get back on track. Also, the Stampeders have won seven of the 10 meetings against the Roughriders. If there’s a game Calgary is going to get back on track, it’s this one. I’ll take the points.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Calgary Stampeders +2.5

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