The Ottawa Redblacks and Calgary Stampeders meet Sunday in CFL action at McMahon Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview
The Ottawa Redblacks look to get to a .500 record for the first time. The Redblacks have lost their 2 road games this season. Dustin Crum is completing 63.5 percent of his passes for 410 yards, 0 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Justin Hardy and Jaelon Acklin have combined for 428 receiving yards on 41 catches, while Nate Behar has 21 receptions. The Ottawa Redblacks ground game is averaging 118.2 yards per contest, and Crum leads the way with 201 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Ottawa is allowing 20.2 points and 355.4 yards per game. Frankie Griffin leads the Ottawa Redblacks with 24 tackles, Douglas Coleman II has 3 sacks and Brandin Dandridge has 2 interceptions.
Calgary Stampeders Betting Preview
The Calgary Stampeders also look to get to a .500 record with a win here. The Stampeders will play their first home game in a month. Jake Maier is completing 60.2 percent of his passes for 1,223 yards, 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Reggie Begelton and Tre Odoms-Dukes have combined for 594 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Malik Henry has 14 receptions. The Calgary Stampeders ground game is averaging 96.2 yards per contest, and Dedrick Mills leads the way with 309 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Calgary is allowing 24.8 points and 364 yards per game. Micah Awe leads the Calgary Stampeders with 46 tackles, James Vaughters has 5 sacks and Cameron Judge has 2 interceptions.
Trends
The RedBlacks are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a ATS win and 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win. The Stampeders are 7-21 ATS in their last 28 home games and 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. The under is 5-1 in RedBlacks last 6 games overall. The under is 5-2 in Stampeders last 7 games overall. The RedBlacks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Calgary and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Randy’s Pick
The Calgary Stampeders are probably getting the benefit of the doubt here at home because they already beat the Redblacks on the road this season. However, neither team has been able to string together consistency so far this season, and that’s why I lean toward the points. The Redblacks can also run the ball at an elite level and stop the run, two things that are key for winning on the road. We’re getting over a free field goal. Give me the Redblacks and the points.