The Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks meet Saturday in CFL action at TD Place Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Toronto Argonauts Betting Preview
The Toronto Argonauts are 15-2 on the season and have won 9 of their last 10 games. The Argonauts have won 3 of their last 4 road games. Chad Kelly is completing 68.5 percent of his passes for 4,125 yards, 23 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. DaVaris Daniels and Damonte Coxie have combined for 1,746 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, while Cam Phillips has 36 receptions. The Toronto Argonauts ground game is averaging 117.6 yards per contest, and A.J. Ouellette leads the way with 1,009 and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Toronto is allowing 22 points and 380.8 yards per game. Adarius Pickett leads the Toronto Argonauts with 97 tackles, Folarin Orimolade has 10 sacks and Qwan’tez Stiggers has 5 interceptions.
Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview
The Ottawa Redblacks look to snap a 3-game losing streak. The Redblacks have lost 4 of their last 5 home games. Dustin Crum is completing 69.5 percent of his passes for 2,836 yards, 8 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Justin Hardy and Jaelon Acklin have combined for 1,736 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Shaq Evans has 25 receptions. The Ottawa Redblacks ground game is averaging 127.8 yards per contest, and Devonte Williams leads the way with 953 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Ottawa is allowing 28.2 points and 398.2 yards per game. Frankie Griffin leads the Ottawa Redblacks with 69 tackles, Bryce Carter has 12 sacks and Brandin Dandridge has 5 interceptions.
Trends
The Argonauts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games and 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games overall. The RedBlacks are 17-35 ATS in their last 52 home games and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. The over is 23-7 in Argonauts last 30 games following a bye week. The over is 8-2 in RedBlacks last 10 games overall. The Argonauts are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Randy’s Pick
I don’t want to back the Ottawa Redblacks as much as the next guy, but this line is what it is for a reason. The Toronto Argonauts have nothing to play for with their playoff spot locked up and a bye next week. The Argos are going to sit everybody. These teams played each other a couple of weeks ago, and the Redblacks have had an extra week to prepare. Maybe Ottawa finds motivation to send fans home with a victory. Who knows. I’ll still grab the points if forced to pick. The Argonauts are rolling out their backups.