Week 16 of the Canadian Football League continues on Saturday night and features a matchup between Ottawa RedBlacks and Calgary Stampeders.
This game is scheduled for Saturday, September 19 and has an expected kickoff time of 7:00 PM ET at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Canada.
Our article previews this game by giving you our two best bets for the game, as well as a bonus player prop pick. Additionally, we include the current betting odds for the game.
RedBlacks vs. Stampeders betting picks and predictions
Calgary Stampeders -7.5 (-115)
Our top pick for this game looks for the Stampeders to cover the spread.
They enter this game with a record of 5-8 and have 10 points on the season. As it stands, Calgary is currently in last place in the West Division and have essentially been eliminated from the playoffs.
As inconsistent as the Stampeders have been this season, four of their five wins have come by at least eight points. In fact, Calgary has won these games by an average margin of 16.2 points per game.
As for Ottawa, they enter this game with a record of 0-12 and have 0 points on the season. The RedBlacks have by far been the worst team in the CFL this season and have long been ruled out of playoff contention.
To make matters worse, the eight of the RedBlacks' 12 losses have been by at least eight points.
It is true that the RedBlacks have had some close losses this season, however, overall they have been blown out in the majority of their games.
For that reason, backing the Stampeders to cover the -7.5 spread is our best bet.
Over 62.5 (-110)
Our second pick for this game targets the over. As inconsistent as Calgary has been this season, their offense is one of the most potent units in the CFL, as they are averaging 34.6 points per game.
Having said that, they are also one of the worst defenses in the league, having allowed an average of 33.9 points per game.
Ottawa, on the other hand, has been one of the worst offenses, averaging 22.5 points per game. As bad as their offense has been, the RedBlacks' defense has been even worse, having allowed 36.6 points per game.
Overall this season, the over is 10-3 for the Stampeders and 4-8 for the RedBlacks.
Despite Ottawa's games not consistently hitting the over, Calgary's ability to push the pace in their games, plus their inability to play defense makes backing over 62.5 total points our second play.
Quincy Vaughn anytime touchdown (-120)
Our favorite player prop looks for Quincy Vaughn, from the Stampeders, to score a touchdown at any time.
He may be a backup quarterback for the Stampeders, but still leads the team with nine rushing touchdowns (3rd in the CFL).
Vaughn has scored in eight of the 13 games for the Stampeders this season, which includes four touchdowns over the last six games.
Given that Calgary is playing Ottawa and should have plenty of chances to score, backing Vaughn to find the end zone at least once is our play.
RedBlacks vs. Stampeders odds
Ottawa RedBlacks | +325 |
Calgary Stampeders | -425 |
Spread | CAL Stampeders -7.5 |
Total | O/U 62.5 |
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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
