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Redblacks vs. Argonauts, Lions vs. Roughriders: CFL Playoffs Odds and Predictions

October 29, 2024

The CFL Divisional Semifinals are set, with the East featuring the Redblacks visiting the Toronto Argonauts. The winner of that game will travel to Montreal to face the Alouettes in the Eastern Final. In the West, the BC Lions will take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, with the winner advancing to Winnipeg for the West Final. Are you ready for the BetOnline odds?

Ottawa Redblacks vs. Toronto Argonauts

This is the first playoff meeting between these two teams, but the Argonauts may be seeking revenge for their playoff performance last season. Toronto set a franchise record with 16 wins, only to have Chad Kelly throw four interceptions in the East Final, resulting in a loss to the Alouettes. Back in Week 14, Ottawa intercepted Kelly four times, leading to a 41-27 victory. Since then, the Argos have gone 3-1, averaging 29 points per game.

Redblacks QB Dru Brown has performed well lately, throwing for 845 yards with seven touchdown passes and two interceptions in his last two games. However, in a one-game showdown, the Argos hold the edge with home-field advantage and Kelly, the league’s Most Outstanding Player in 2023.

THE PICK: Argos -6
Season Series: Tied 1-1

Game Betting Odds

  • Redblacks +6
  • Argonauts -6
  • Total: 52

BC Lions vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Roughriders are in the playoffs for the first time since 2021, and Mosaic Stadium should be buzzing. Trevor Harris, who missed some time due to injury, has been solid for Saskatchewan, throwing for 3,264 yards with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions over 12 games. Defensively, Saskatchewan has allowed an average of just 16 points in its last three meaningful games (including a loss to the Stampeders while resting players). In their last game against the Lions in Regina, the Riders intercepted Nathan Rourke twice and recorded one sack, suffocating BC’s offense by not allowing any points in the second half.

The Lions are turning to quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. in the playoffs after Rourke struggled in the last month, even getting benched against the Riders. Rick Campbell is banking on Adams Jr., who looked sharp in the Lions' regular season finale, throwing for 385 yards with two touchdowns and rushing for a score, though he did throw two interceptions. The big question will be whether the offensive line can provide him with enough protection and time to make plays.

THE PICK: Lions +3.5
Season Series: Tied 1-1

Game Betting Odds

  • Lions +3.5
  • Roughriders -3.5
  • Total: 51

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