Redblacks vs Lions
September 5, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Lions -6.5
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The BC Lions and Ottawa Redblacks meet Friday in CFL action at TD Place Stadium. Here’s a Redblacks vs Lions Prediction. This article will include a Redblacks vs Lions Pick.
BC Lions Betting Preview
The BC Lions beat the Alouettes, lost to the Argonauts, and they play the Redblacks next. The BC Lions have won 4 of their last 7 games. Nathan Rourke is completing 67.5 percent of his passes for 3,012 yards, 18 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Keon Hatcher and Justin Mcinnis have combined for 1,676 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Ayden Eberhardt has 30 receptions.
The BC Lions ground game is averaging 110.3 yards per contest, and James Butler leads the way with 868 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, BC is allowing 29.4 points and 367.7 yards per game. Micah Awe leads the BC Lions with 86 tackles, Mathieu Betts has 4 sacks and Garry Peters has 2 interceptions.
Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview
The Ottawa Redblacks lost to the Blue Bombers and Elks, and they play the Lions next. The Redblacks have lost 12 of their last 16 regular season games. Dru Brown is completing 72.7 percent of his passes for 1,842 yards, 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Eugene Lewis and Justin Hardy have combined for 1,324 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Bralon Addison has 38 receptions.
The Ottawa Redblacks ground game is averaging 98 yards per contest, and William Stanback leads the way with 482 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Ottawa is allowing 28.7 points and 369.6 yards per game. Adarius Pickett leads the Ottawa Redblacks with 67 tackles, Bryce Carter has 3 sacks and C.J. Coldon has 3 interceptions.
Redblacks vs Lions Prediction
I considered the points with the Redblacks, as it’s not like the Lions are lighting the world on fire. Also, there’s value to getting a home team in the underdog spot coming off a bye. The problem is the Lions are still the better team no matter how you slice it, and they’re coming off a bye week as well.
Also, the BC Lions have covered 6 of their last 8 games when favorites of 5 or more points. Playing at home hasn’t helped the Redblacks this season, and if the Lions are serious about making a late push in the standings, these are games they need to take advantage of. Give me the Lions by a touchdown.
