Saskatchewan Roughriders vs BC Lions Prediction, 7/13/2024 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Saskatchewan Roughriders vs BC Lions

Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024

Location: BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Saskatchewan Roughriders (+6.5)

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0) head to BC Place Stadium on Saturday where they'll meet the BC Lions (4-1). The line on this game has BC as 6.5-point favorites. The total opens at 52.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Shea Patterson and Vernon Adams.

The last time they took the field the Roughriders took on the Argonauts and earned the win by a score of 30-23. Shea Patterson went 15/23 with 192 yards through the air and threw 1 touchdown. He finished this contest without throwing a pick. A.J. Ouellette paced the team in rushing during the game. He broke a long run for 10 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He rushed for 67 yards on 18 carries which had him averaging 4.0 yards per run. Kian Schaffer-Baker was the leader in receiving yardage by earning 43 yards on 4 catches. He had an average of 10.8 yards per reception during the game.

Get all of our CFL Expert Picks

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have an average of 32.0 points per game. As a team they're averaging 66.0 yards rushing ranking them 7th in the league. The Roughriders have earned 1,320 total yards for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Saskatchewan has compiled 8 touchdowns via the pass and 4 touchdowns on the ground.

The Roughriders rank 3rd in the CFL in terms of team defense, conceding 23.5 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.6 yards per run and 46.0 rushing yards per contest this year. During this campaign, they have conceded 184 rushing yards through 4 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Roughriders have surrendered 1,209 yards which has them ranked 7th in the league. Over the course of their 4 games played this year, they are conceding 302.2 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 68.3%. For the season, they have relinquished 348.2 yards/outing ranking them 3rd in the CFL.

In their last game the Lions faced the Tiger-Cats and won 44-28. William Stanback paced the team in rushing for the game. He broke a long run for 17 yards and he added 1 touchdown for the game. He rushed for a total of 82 yards on 14 carries which means he ran for an average of 5.9 yards per carry. Justin McInnis led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 144 yards on 10 catches. He earned an average of 14.4 yards per catch for the game. Vernon Adams went 26/36 with 383 yards passing and tossed 4 touchdowns. He finished this contest without throwing a pick.

During this campaign so far, the Lions have thrown for 1,688 yards through the air along with holding an average of 337.6 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 1st in the league. The BC Lions have an average of 428.6 yards per outing which ranks them 1st in the league. They maintain an average of 91.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 455 yards for the season. When it comes to how much they score, the Lions currently sit 3rd in the league with 29.4 points per game.

The Lions are conceding 25.0 points per game, which has them in 5th in the CFL. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 125 total points. BC has surrendered a total of 416 rushing yards (83.2 yards per contest) as well as 5 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have conceded 9 touchdowns through the air as well as 278.8 yards/game, which has them in 5th in the CFL.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Saskatchewan Roughriders (+6.5)

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here