The Week 9 schedule in the CFL continues on Sunday with the Ottawa Redblacks (3-4) on the road to face the Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-4). Kickoff for this game is at 7 p.m. ET at Mosaic Stadium. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Redblacks vs. Roughriders odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
After winning 2 in a row and 3 out of 4 games, Ottawa lost last week at home 16-12 to Hamilton as 1.5-point favorites. The Under (47.5) was the winner.
The Roughriders enter this week with a 3-game losing streak. They are coming off a 31-13 road loss to Toronto as 8-point underdogs. The Under (48.5) cashed in.
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Redblacks -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Roughriders +115 (bet $100 to win $115) Against the spread (ATS): Redblacks -2.5 (-110) | Roughriders +2.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)WIN YOUR FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE!
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WR Bralon Addison (non-football related) out OL Dontae Bull (illness) out DB Brandin Dandridge (foot) out LB Frankie Griffin (head) out WR CJ Lewis (Achilles) out OL Hunter Steward (Achilles) questionable LB Chizi Umunakwe (shoulder) out DB Damon Webb (shoulder) outRoughriders
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Redblacks 31, Roughriders 14
MoneylineThe Redblacks are 2 different teams when they win and lose. In 3 wins, they average 33.3 points per game. In 4 losses, they average 13.0 per game, never scoring more than 15.
The Roughriders have allowed over 30 points in 2 of their last 3 games. They have scored 13 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games.
Betting Ottawa here is not a bad play but they have also covered the spread in each of their wins. The -110 line for them to cover is slightly better than -135 to simply win, so go with the spread.
PASS.
Against the spreadOttawa has covered the spread in all 3 of its wins. They are, though, 1-2 ATS as favorites.
The Roughriders have not covered the spread yet this season in a loss.
BET REDBLACKS -2.5 (-110).
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Over/UnderAs noted, Ottawa averages 33.3 points in wins.
The Roughriders average 20.0 points per game in their losses.
BET OVER 44.5 (-110).
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