Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions Prediction, 10/20/2023 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions

Date: Friday, October 20, 2023

Location: BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Calgary Stampeders (+8.5)

The Calgary Stampeders (5-11) go to BC Place Stadium on Friday where they'll meet the BC Lions (12-5). BC opens this game as 8.5-point favorites. The O/U opens at 49.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Jake Maier and Vernon Adams.

In their last contest the Stampeders went up against the Roughriders and won by a score of 26-19. Jake Maier went 17/29 with 184 yards passing and added 1 TD. He finished this contest without throwing a pick. Ka'Deem Carey paced the team on the ground for that game. He tore off a long run of 6 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He rushed for a total of 32 yards on 9 carries which had him averaging 4.0 yards per tote. Floyd Allen led the team in receiving yardage by racking up 37 yards on 3 receptions. He notched an average of 12.3 yards per catch for that game.

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The Stampeders have earned 5,246 total yards over the course of this year. As a team they average 90.1 yards on the ground which ranks them 7th in the league. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Calgary has totaled 16 touchdowns via the pass and 11 rushing touchdowns. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Calgary Stampeders hold an average of 22.4 points per outing.

The Stampeders are ranked 6th in the CFL when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 26.2 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.8 yards per running attempt and 126.0 rushing yards per game this season. During the season, they have given up 2,016 yards via the ground game in 16 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Stampeders have surrendered 3,570 yards which has them sitting in 2nd in the league. During their 16 games, they have given up 223.1 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 66.2%. For the season, they are allowing 349.1 yards per outing which puts them 4th in the league.

The last time they took the field the Lions faced the Tiger-Cats and notched a win by a score of 33-30. JaQuan Hardy led the team in rushing during the game. His longest run of the day went for 18 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He rushed for a total of 26 yards on 8 carries which had him averaging 3.3 yards per tote. Alexander Hollins led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 85 yards on 7 receptions. He had an average of 12.1 yards per catch during the game. Vernon Adams went 21/30 with 296 yards through the air and added 2 TD's. He threw 1 interception during the game.

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Lions currently sit 3rd in the CFL averaging 28.2 PPG. For the season thus far, the Lions have earned 5,091 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 299.5 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 1st in the league. They hold an average of 78.9 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,342 yards for this season. The BC Lions hold an average of 378.4 yards/contest which is good for 2nd in the league.

The Lions are relinquishing 23.4 PPG, which has them in 4th in the CFL. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 398 points in total. BC has given up a total of 1,569 rushing yards (92.3 yards per outing) in addition to 15 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have allowed 18 touchdowns through the air as well as 237.4 yards per outing, which has them ranked 4th in the CFL.

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

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Calgary Stampeders (+8.5)

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