Free CFL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Oct. 2, 2026
HAM
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OTT
Fri, Oct 2 • 7:00 PM ET
o60.5 (-110)
Despite both teams being mired in extended losing streaks, they've both surprisingly cashed the Over in four of their last five games. These teams have allowed the most and third-most points in the CFL this season. Ottawa just put up back-to-back 30+ point performances against the Calgary Stampeders, and Hamilton lost a 37-35 overtime heartbreaker against the high-flying Edmonton Elks.
HAM (-115)
Hamilton has won three straight against Ottawa, and four of the last five meetings. They rank fifth in rushing yards allowed, far from league-best, but the Redblacks have produced only 697 rushing yards through 14 games, over 400 less than the second-fewest and the same as TiCats RB Larry Rountree III. Yes, Harrison Frost has been erratic through the air, but Redblacks QB Jake Maier has been the worst starting quarterback in the league this season, with just an 87.8 QB rating.
CGY
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SSK
Fri, Oct 2 • 9:30 PM ET
o62.5 (-108)
By all means, this game is set to be a track meet. Calgary is 12-3 to the O/U this season, while Saskatchewan's defence has taken a step back following plenty of offseason turnover. Adams is playing the best football of his career, boasting a career-best 113.8 passer rating. Riders All-Star corner Tevaughn Campbell is also questionable, giving the Stamps a similar opportunity through the air to what B.C. exploited last week, when Nathan Rourke and the Leos racked up 439 yards of net offence. Meanwhile, the Stamps' D is still surrendering 34.0 ppg while allowing 6.0 yards per rush, the latter being the worst mark in the league. That will help Saskatchewan running back AJ Ouellette get going and give the Riders' offence some traction to help push this total Over.
CGY +5.5 (-115)
Not only have the Saskatchewan Roughriders dropped four of their last six games, but the Riders' offence has really hit a skid in the process, failing to reach 20 points in three of those contests. Trevor Harris has been shaky down the stretch, with the 40-year-old quarterback showing signs of slowing down. He owns just a 91.2 passer rating and a 6-4 TD-INT ratio over that stretch, and even missed the first day of practice this week due to illness. On the other side, Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders lead the league in points per game (35.7), with Calgary coming off two straight wins while scoring 40+ in each. At +5.5, I'm comfortable playing Calgary down to +3.5 on Friday night.
BC
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TOR
Sat, Oct 3 • 3:00 PM ET
u64.5 (-110)
After getting torched through the first few weeks of the season, the Lions' defence has really clamped down under DC Mike Benevides. B.C. now ranks third in points allowed per game while surrendering a league-best 3.8 yards per rush. I expect B.C. to put up plenty of points, but Toronto will have a tough time doing its part to push this total Over 64.5 without Kelly — a number the Argos haven't eclipsed in their last 11 games. Playable to 62.5.
BC -2.5 (-130)
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly is listed as questionable for this one after being limited in practice late this week due to an injury to his throwing hand. Having already clinched a home playoff game, there’s not much reason for the Argos to start Kelly this afternoon, especially with Montreal pulling away for first place in the East Division. Toronto is essentially locked into the second seed with four games remaining in the regular season. Meanwhile, the BC Lions are still fighting tooth and nail for a home playoff game, deadlocked with Saskatchewan at 8-7 entering Week 18, with Winnipeg and Calgary close behind. The Lions have rattled off seven wins over their last nine games, with Nathan Rourke & Co. reaching 30+ points in six of those contests. With a heavy disparity in motivation, taking BC on the spread is playable to -3.5.
WPG
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MTL
Sat, Oct 3 • 7:00 PM ET
o58.5 (-105)
If the Alouettes are playing, take the Over.
They're an astounding 12-2-0 O/U this season and have cashed the Over in six consecutive games. 58.5 is the lowest line for an Als game since late July, and the Bombers' 7-7-0 O/U record is respectable enough that they shouldn't single-handedly drag the total down.
Their lone meeting in 2026 smashed the Over, and a team has scored at least 40 points in each of their last two encounters.
MTL -6.5 (-112)
The Alouettes, a CFL-best 11-3, are heavy favorites for good reason.
The 7-7 Blue Bombers are still without QB Zach Collaros at practice and have lost two straight road games. Meanwhile, the Als are a spotless 7-0 at home this season and have won eight of their last 10 overall.
Montreal's 1-2 receiver punch in Tyson Philpot and Tyler Snead is hands-down the best in Canadian football. Furthermore, Davis Alexander has the highest QB rating among all qualified starters.
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