Ottawa Redblacks vs Toronto Argonauts Prediction, 10/14/2023 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Ottawa Redblacks vs Toronto Argonauts

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Location: BMO Field in Toronto, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Ottawa Redblacks (-9.5)

The Ottawa Redblacks (4-11) are headed to BMO Field on Saturday where they'll take on the Toronto Argonauts (13-2). Toronto opens this contest as 9.5-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 48.5. The QB's taking the field are Dustin Crum and Chad Kelly.

The last time they took the field the Redblacks played the Alouettes and were defeated 29-3. Nick Arbuckle went 9/13 with 90 yards passing but didn't get a passing TD in the game. He ended the game with no interceptions. Devonte Williams led the team in rushing for the game. He broke a long run for 10 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He ran for 45 yards by way of 10 carries which gave him an average of 5.0 yards per run. Siaosi Mariner was the receiving yardage leader by racking up 46 yards on 4 catches. He averaged 11.5 yards per reception for the game.

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In terms of scoring points, the Ottawa Redblacks are averaging 24.2 PPG. As a unit they're holding an average of 129.5 yards on the ground which has them sitting 2nd in the league. The Redblacks have earned 4,855 yards in total for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Ottawa has compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 21 touchdowns on the ground.

The Redblacks rank 8th in the CFL in relation to team defense, conceding 27.4 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.3 yards per rush and 81.9 rushing yards per game this year. For the year, they have given up 1,229 running yards through 15 games. Regarding yards via the pass, the Redblacks have conceded 4,433 yards which ranks them 9th in the league. Over the course of their 15 games, they are giving up 295.5 yards per contest through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 67.6%. Over the course of this season, they are granting 377.5 yards/game putting them at 8th in the CFL.

In their last game the Argonauts went up against the Elks and won 35-12. A.J. Ouellette led the team on the ground in the game. He tore off a long run of 11 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He ran for a total of 65 yards by way of 14 carries which meant he was running for 4.6 yards per carry. Damonte Coxie was the leader in receiving yardage with a tally of 83 yards on 4 catches. He earned an average of 20.8 yards per reception in the game. Chad Kelly went 11/16 with 165 yards passing but didn't get a passing TD in the game. He ended the game with no interceptions.

Over the course of the season thus far, the Argonauts currently sit at 3,776 passing yards as well as holding an average of 251.7 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 5th in the CFL. The Toronto Argonauts have an average of 364.5 yards per game which ranks them 3rd in the league. They maintain an average of 112.7 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,691 yards overall. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Argonauts are sitting 1st in the CFL with 33.0 PPG.

The Argonauts are giving up 21.4 PPG, which puts them in 2nd in the CFL. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 321 points in total. Toronto has surrendered a total of 1,194 yards via the ground game (79.6 yards per outing) as well as 5 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have allowed 26 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 272.3 yards per game, which has them ranked 8th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take Toronto Argonauts (+9.5) and under 48.5 points

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