Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions Prediction, 6/15/2024 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024

Location: BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Calgary Stampeders (+9.5)

The Calgary Stampeders (6-12 last season) are headed to BC Place Stadium on Saturday where they'll take on the BC Lions (12-6 last year). The odds on this contest have BC as 9.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 50.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Jake Maier and Vernon Adams.

In their last contest the Stampeders played the Tiger-Cats and won 32-24. Jake Maier went 21/26 with 252 yards through the air and added 2 TD's. He finished the game without throwing an interception. Dedrick Mills led the team in rushing for that contest. He had a long run of 23 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He ran for 87 yards by way of 13 carries which meant he was running for 7.0 yards per run. Clark Barnes was the leader in receiving yardage with a total of 61 yards on 6 catches. He averaged 10.2 yards per reception for that contest.

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In terms of getting in the endzone, the Calgary Stampeders were sitting at 22.9 PPG. As a team they had an average of 98.3 yds on the ground, which was 6th in the league. The Stampeders earned 1,769 yards in total over the course of last season. Calgary earned 19 touchdowns through the air and 14 rushing touchdowns.

The Stampeders ranked 6th in the league when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 26.2 points per game. They allowed teams to run for an average of 5.6 yards per rush on the ground and 124.8 rushing yards per game for the previous season. In total, they conceded 2,246 yards via the ground game in 18 games. When it comes to yards through the air, the Stampeders allowed 4,092 yards which ranked them 3rd in the CFL. They conceded 26 touchdowns through the air in addition to 14 running touchdowns. They allowed 352.1 yards per game which ranked them 4th in the league.

In their last contest the Lions went up against the Argonauts and lost 35-27. William Stanback led the team on the ground for that game. He broke a long run for 10 yards but he wasn't able to run one in for a touchdown. He scurried for 35 yards by way of 11 carries which meant he was running for 3.2 yards per carry. Alexander Hollins led the team in receiving yardage by earning 90 yards on 8 catches. He earned an average of 11.3 yards per reception for that game. Vernon Adams went 25/33 with 363 yards passing and completed 2 TD's. He tossed 1 pick on the day.

They had an average of 77.8 rushing yards per game and rushed for 1,400 yards for the season. Last year, the Lions compiled 5,315 yards via the pass not to mention averaging 295.3 passing yards per game, which ranked 1st in the CFL. The BC Lions averaged 373.1 yards/contest which had them sitting 3rd in the CFL. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Lions ranked 3rd in the league maintaining an average of 27.5 points per game.

BC gave up a total of 1,782 rushing yards (99.0 yards per outing) as well as 18 touchdowns rushing last season. Over the course of the season, they conceded 439 points in total. They surrendered 20 touchdowns from the passing game and 230.5 yards/contest, which put them in 4th in the CFL. The Lions allowed 24.4 PPG, which had them ranked 4th in the CFL.

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

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Calgary Stampeders (+9.5)

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