BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks Prediction, 8/30/2026 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks

Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026

Location: TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: BC Lions (-5.5)

The Ottawa Redblacks (0-10) play the BC Lions (5-5) at TD Place Stadium on Sunday. The spread on this game has BC as 5.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 61.5. The QB's taking the field are Nathan Rourke and Jake Maier.

In their last game the Lions went up against the Roughriders and won by a score of 30-16. Nathan Rourke went 22/28 with 355 yards passing and tossed 2 touchdowns. He tossed 1 interception during the game. Alexander Horvath led the team in rushing for that contest. He tore off a long run of 14 yards and he added 1 touchdown for the game. He racked up a total of 43 yards by way of 10 carries which had him averaging 4.0 yards per tote. Jevon Cottoy was the leader in receiving yardage by earning 110 yards on 6 catches. He notched an average of 18.3 yards per reception for that contest.

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Regarding how much they score, the Lions are ranking 6th in the CFL maintaining an average of 27.4 points per contest. For the year thus far, the Lions have compiled 2,993 yards via the pass not to mention holding an average of 299.3 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 5th in the CFL. They average 112.8 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,128 yards overall. The BC Lions hold an average of 412.1 yards per game ranking them 3rd in the CFL.

The Lions are sitting in 3rd in the CFL regarding team defense, allowing 26.7 PPG. They are giving up 3.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 65.0 rushing yards per contest over the course of this year. During this campaign, they have allowed 650 rushing yards through 10 outings. Concerning yards through the air, the Lions have surrendered 2,816 yards which puts them in 3rd in the league. Over the course of their 10 games played, they have allowed 281.6 yards per contest through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 70.3%. For the season, they are giving up 346.6 yards per outing which has them sitting 1st in the CFL.

In their last game the Redblacks went up against the Alouettes and took the loss by a score of 46-16. Greg Bell paced the team in rushing for the game. His longest run of the day went for 12 yards but he never crossed the endzone by way of the rush. He scurried for 55 yards by way of 8 carries which meant he was running for 7.0 yards per run. Keelan White led the team in receiving yardage with a tally of 70 yards on 6 receptions. He averaged 11.7 yards per reception for the game. Jake Maier went 14/23 with 126 yards passing but wasn't able to get any balls in the endzone via the pass. He tossed 2 picks during the game.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Redblacks rank 9th in the CFL holding an average of 22.3 PPG. During the season to this point, the Redblacks have compiled 2,830 yards through the air along with an average of 283.0 passing yards per outing, which ranks 6th in the league. They maintain an average of 55.1 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 551 yards for this season. The Ottawa Redblacks have an average of 338.1 yards per outing which is good for 8th in the CFL.

Ottawa has given up a total of 1,237 yards on the ground (123.7 yards per outing) in addition to 17 touchdowns on the ground this year. The Redblacks are allowing 36.8 points per game, which has them ranked 9th in the league. This season, they have given up 368 points in total. They have surrendered 20 touchdowns via the pass as well as 320.3 yards/outing, which has them in 9th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take Ottawa Redblacks (+5.5) and under 61.5 points

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