The Ottawa Redblacks take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a CFL matchup that sees the Roughriders enter as sizable favorites.
Saskatchewan is listed as an 7.5-point favorite at bet365, while Ottawa will look to produce an upset and slow down one of the league’s stronger teams.
Redblacks vs. Roughriders Date, Start Time and Venue
Date: August 7, 2026
Start time: 7:00 PM local time
Venue: Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan
How to watch Ottawa Redblacks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders, TV channel and Streaming
Canada: TSN, TSN.ca and the TSN app
French-language coverage: RDS, where available
United States: CBS Sports Network or CFL+ where available
International: CFL+
Redblacks vs. Roughriders odds
Odds are displayed from bet365 and were correct at the time of writing.
Spread | Total | Money Line | |
OTT Redblacks | +7.5 -115 | O 60.5 -110 | +290 |
SSK Roughriders | -7.5 -105 | U 60.5 -110 | -370 |
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders Preview
Ottawa enters this game needing a more complete performance on offense. The Redblacks have enough talent to move the ball, but consistency in the red zone and limiting turnovers will be crucial if they are to stay within range of Saskatchewan.
Defensively, Ottawa must contain the Roughriders’ explosive plays and avoid giving up short fields. If the Redblacks can force Saskatchewan into longer drives, they may have a chance to make this a fourth-quarter contest.
Saskatchewan comes in with the stronger profile and will expect to control the game physically. The Roughriders’ defense has the ability to pressure the quarterback, while their offense can punish mistakes with quick scoring drives.
The spread suggests Saskatchewan is expected to win comfortably, but Ottawa’s path to covering depends on ball security, early defensive stops and finishing drives with touchdowns rather than field goals.
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All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
