BC Lions vs Toronto Argonauts Prediction, 7/3/2023 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: BC Lions vs Toronto Argonauts

Date: Monday, July 3, 2023

Location: BMO Field in Toronto, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: BC Lions (-1)

The BC Lions (3-0) go to BMO Field on Monday where they'll meet the Toronto Argonauts (2-0). The spread on this matchup has BC as 1-point favorites. The O/U opens at 46.5. The QB's taking the field are Vernon Adams and Chad Kelly.

In their last game the Lions played the Blue Bombers and notched a win by a score of 30-6. Vernon Adams went 20/29 with 237 yards through the air and threw 2 TD's. He ended the game without an interception. Taquan Mizzell paced the team in rushing in the game. He tore off a long run of 22 yards but he never crossed the endzone by way of the rush. He racked up a total of 50 yards by way of 10 carries which means he ran for an average of 5.0 yards per tote. Alexander Hollins was the receiving yardage leader by racking up 83 yards on 8 receptions. He earned an average of 10.4 yards per reception in the game.

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When talking about getting in the endzone, the BC Lions are averaging 25.7 PPG. As a team they average 115.3 yards in the run game ranking them 3rd in the league. The Lions have earned 1,150 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, BC has earned 5 touchdowns via the pass and 2 rushing touchdowns.

Regarding passing yards, the Lions have surrendered 402 yards which has them sitting in 1st in the CFL. During this campaign, they are allowing 209.3 yards per outing which ranks them 1st in the CFL. The Lions are ranked 1st in the CFL regarding team defense, giving up 7.0 PPG. They are allowing 5.3 yards per run and 75.3 rushing yards per game over the course of this year. In their 3 games, they have yielded 134.0 yards per contest via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 57.1%. Over the course of this year, they have given up 226 running yards through 3 outings.

In their last contest the Argonauts went up against the Elks and ended up getting the win by a score of 43-31. A.J. Ouellette paced the team on the ground for the game. He had a long run of 13 yards and he ran for 3 touchdowns for the game. He rushed for 84 yards on 18 carries which had him averaging 4.7 yards per run. Dejon Brissett was the receiving yardage leader by racking up 63 yards on 4 receptions. He had an average of 15.8 yards per catch for the game. Chad Kelly went 13/23 with 264 yards through the air and tossed 1 touchdown. He tossed 2 picks during the game.

In relation to how much they score, the Argonauts currently sit 1st in the league with 37.5 points per game. During the season thus far, the Argonauts have compiled 470 passing yards as well as holding an average of 235.0 passing yards per contest, ranking them 7th in the league. They average 152.0 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 304 yards overall. The Toronto Argonauts have an average of 387.0 yards per contest which is good for 2nd in the CFL.

Toronto has given up a total of 118 yards on the ground (59.0 yards per game) in addition to 1 touchdown rushing for the year. The Argonauts are surrendering 22.5 points per contest, which has them ranked 3rd in the CFL. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 45 total points. They have conceded 4 touchdowns from the passing game and 263.5 yards per game, which has them in 8th in the league.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take BC Lions (-1)

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