Ottawa Redblacks vs Toronto Argonauts Prediction, 8/9/2025 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Ottawa Redblacks vs Toronto Argonauts

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025

Location: BMO Field in Toronto, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Ottawa Redblacks (+2.5)

The Ottawa Redblacks (2-6) head to BMO Field on Saturday where they'll meet the Toronto Argonauts (2-6). Ottawa opens this game as 2.5-point underdogs. The total has been set at 53.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Dru Brown and Nick Arbuckle.

In their last contest the Redblacks took on the Stampeders and ended up getting the victory by a score of 31-11. Dru Brown went 19/27 with 225 yards passing and added 2 TD's. He tossed 1 interception during the game. William Stanback paced the team on the ground for that contest. He had a long run of 9 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He ran for a total of 52 yards by way of 13 carries which meant he was running for 4.0 yards per tote. Eugene Lewis was the leader in receiving yardage by earning 110 yards on 5 receptions. He averaged 22.0 yards per reception for that contest.

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For the year thus far, the Redblacks have compiled 1,879 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 234.9 throwing yards per game, which ranks 8th in the CFL. The Ottawa Redblacks average 331.8 yards/game ranking them 7th in the CFL. They maintain an average of 96.9 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 775 yards overall. Regarding putting points on the board, the Redblacks rank 9th in the CFL holding an average of 22.4 points per game.

Regarding passing yardage, the Redblacks have given up 2,160 yards which has them ranked 6th in the league. For the year, they are allowing 362.0 yards per game which ranks them 6th in the CFL. The Redblacks sit in 5th in the CFL concerning team defense, giving up 26.8 points per game. The opposition is running for 4.7 yards per attempt on the ground and 92.0 yards on the ground per contest for the season. Over the course of their 8 games, they are allowing 270.0 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 64.8%. In total, they have conceded 736 yards via the ground game in 8 outings.

In their last outing the Argonauts played the Blue Bombers and took the defeat by a score of 40-31. Deonta McMahon led the team in rushing for that game. He had a long run of 4 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He racked up a total of 5 yards via 3 carries which had him averaging 1.7 yards per tote. Damonte Coxie was the receiving yardage leader with a tally of 187 yards on 9 catches. He averaged 20.8 yards per catch for that game. Nick Arbuckle went 22/39 with 327 yards passing and tossed 2 touchdowns. He walked away with 1 interception on the day.

When looking at putting points on the board, the Argonauts rank 4th in the league with 26.9 points per outing. During the season so far, the Argonauts have thrown for a total of 2,213 passing yards not to mention an average of 276.6 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 4th in the CFL. They hold an average of 50.5 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 404 yards for the year. The Toronto Argonauts are averaging 327.1 yards per game which has them sitting 8th in the league.

Toronto has surrendered a total of 939 yards via the ground game (117.4 yards/game) as well as 10 touchdowns on the ground for the year. The Argonauts are surrendering 30.8 PPG, which has them in 8th in the CFL. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 246 total points. They have allowed 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 238.4 yards per game, which puts them in 2nd in the league.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Ottawa Redblacks (+2.5)

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