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RedBlacks vs Roughriders · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML

OTT logo
OTT
OTT

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+8.5 -120

o58.5 -108

+320

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SSK
SSK

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-8.5 -110

u59.5 -110

-365

Edmonton @ Montreal
Matchup Stats
Hamilton @ BC
Matchup Stats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats logo HAM @ BC Lions logo BC Sat, Aug 8 • 7:00 PM ET
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats logo BC Lions logo u56.5 (-110)
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Trevor Knapp
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After initially struggling out of the gate, BC's defence has stepped up under Mike Benevides, limiting opponents to 21.3 points per game over its last three contests. The unit will also be getting reinforcements back, including veteran defensive back T.J. Lee and defensive lineman Levi Bell. The Lions' D will stay hot against a Ticats team that remains without QB Bo Levi Mitchell and will turn to Harrison Frost for his first start of the season. Frost has been with the team for less than a month and completed just 9 of 20 passes in relief of Tre Ford last week. I'd bet this down to 54.5.

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BC Lions logo BC -7.0 (-110)
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Trevor Knapp
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My original pick in the Grey Cup odds, the BC Lions are set to regain traction with the return of reigning MOP quarterback Nathan Rourke. Rourke had missed the Lions' last two games with a shoulder injury suffered in Week 7, but Rourke and Co. will easily one-up a Hamilton Tiger-Cats offence that ranks dead last in net yards (327.3 per game). BC's offence led the CFL in scoring last season with Rourke under center, and the Lions will also welcome slotback Jevon Cottoy and running back James Butler back into the lineup this week. With their key playmakers returning, expect the Lions to take full advantage of the fast track at BC Place. Playable to -9.5.

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Wins are listed first, losses second, and pushes or ties are third. Since there are no ties in CFL moneyline betting, if there is a push listed, that would mean the computer predicted a tie and wouldn't have placed a wager on that game.

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