Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions Prediction, 6/27/2026 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Location: Kelowna Apple Bowl in Kelowna, BC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Calgary Stampeders (+1.5)

The BC Lions (0-2) host the Calgary Stampeders (0-2) at Kelowna Apple Bowl on Saturday. BC opens this game as 1.5-point favorites. The total is set at 56.5. The QB's taking the field are Vernon Adams Jr. and Nathan Rourke.

In their last contest the Stampeders played the Roughriders and ended up taking the loss by a score of 40-37. Vernon Adams went 20/30 with 254 yards passing and tossed 1 touchdown. He finished this contest without throwing a pick. Dedrick Mills paced the team on the ground for the game. His longest run of the day went for 14 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He ran for 103 yards by way of 15 carries which gave him an average of 6.9 yards per run. Erik Brooks was the receiving yardage leader with a tally of 64 yards on 6 receptions. He earned an average of 10.7 yards per reception for the game.

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Over the course of the season thus far, the Stampeders have thrown for a total of 466 passing yards as well as holding an average of 233.0 passing yards per outing, putting them at 8th in the CFL. The Calgary Stampeders are averaging 383.0 yards/game which has them sitting 7th in the league. They hold an average of 150.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 300 yards for the season. In terms of their ability to score points, the Stampeders are ranked 4th in the league with 32.5 PPG.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Stampeders have conceded 563 yards which puts them in 3rd in the CFL. In total, they are granting 407.0 yards per game which ranks them 4th in the CFL. The Stampeders rank 7th in the CFL in terms of the opposition scoring, conceding 35.0 points per game. The opposition is running for 5.0 yards per tote and 125.5 yards on the ground per contest this season. In their 2 games played this year, they have yielded 281.5 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 62.5%. Overall, they have given up 251 yards via the running game in 2 games.

The last time they took the field the Lions played the Tiger-Cats and lost 41-27. James Butler paced the team in rushing for the game. He broke a long run for 11 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He rushed for 62 yards on 15 carries which meant he was running for 4.0 yards per carry. Nick Cenacle was the receiving yardage leader by racking up 120 yards on 9 catches. He had an average of 13.3 yards per reception for the game. Nathan Rourke went 24/35 with 291 yards through the air and completed 1 TD. He walked away with 1 pick on the day.

During this campaign thus far, the Lions have racked up 685 yards through the air not to mention an average of 342.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 4th in the league. The BC Lions maintain an average of 431.5 yards/game which ranks them 4th in the league. They average 89.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 178 yards overall. When discussing the points being put on the board, the Lions currently rank 8th in the CFL with an average of 27.0 PPG.

The Lions are relinquishing 36.0 points per game, which has them ranked 8th in the CFL. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 72 total points. BC has given up a total of 140 rushing yards (70.0 yards/game) in addition to 1 touchdown via the rush this season. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 348.5 yards/game, which has them in 7th in the CFL.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Calgary Stampeders (+1.5)

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