BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks Prediction, 6/30/2022 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2022

Location: TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: BC Lions (-4.5)

The BC Lions (2-0) go to TD Place Stadium on Thursday where they'll take on the Ottawa Redblacks (0-2). The spread on this contest has BC as 4.5-point favorites. The O/U is set at 46.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Nathan Rourke and Jeremiah Masoli.

In their last game the Lions played the Argonauts and won 44-3. Nathan Rourke went 39/45 with 436 yards passing and threw 4 TD's. He ended the game with no interceptions. David Mackie paced the team on the ground in the game. He broke a long run for 25 yards and he notched 1 touchdown for the game. He rushed for a total of 90 yards via 16 carries which meant he averaged 5.6 yards per carry. Dominique Rhymes was the receiving yardage leader by earning 143 yards on 8 catches. He notched an average of 17.9 yards per reception in the game.

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Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the BC Lions have an average of 51.5 points per game. As a unit they maintain an average of 167.0 yards on the ground ranking this team at 1st in the league. The Lions have racked up 1,045 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, BC has totaled 7 touchdowns via the pass and 6 rushing touchdowns.

The Lions rank 1st in the league concerning team defense, giving up 9.0 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 4.2 yards per run and 46.0 yards on the ground per game this year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 92 running yards through 2 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Lions have surrendered 400 yards which has them sitting in 1st in the CFL. Over the course of their 2 games played this season, they have yielded 200.0 yards per outing through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 66.7%. Overall, they have yielded 246.0 yards per outing which puts them 1st in the league.

The last time they took the field the Redblacks played the Blue Bombers and lost 19-12. Devonte Williams paced the team in rushing for that contest. He had a long run of 19 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He rushed for 85 yards by way of 12 carries which had him averaging 7.0 yards per run. Nathaniel Behar was the leader in receiving yardage with a tally of 91 yards on 7 receptions. He earned an average of 13.0 yards per catch for that contest. Jeremiah Masoli went 27/38 with 331 yards through the air but didn't get a passing TD in the game. He walked away with no picks.

During this campaign so far, the Redblacks have compiled 670 yards through the air as well as an average of 335.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 2nd in the CFL. The Ottawa Redblacks average 412.5 yards per outing which ranks them 2nd in the CFL. They are averaging 77.5 run yards per game and have rushed for 155 yards in total. Regarding how much they score, the Redblacks are ranking 8th in the CFL scoring 14.5 points per contest.

Ottawa has allowed a total of 165 yards rushing (82.5 yards per contest) in addition to 1 touchdown on the ground this season. The Redblacks are surrendering 19.0 points per game, which has them ranked 3rd in the CFL. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 38 points in total. They have surrendered 3 touchdowns through the air in addition to 226.5 yards per game, which has them ranked 2nd in the CFL.

Who will win tonight's CFL game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take BC Lions (-4.5)

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