Ottawa Redblacks vs BC Lions Prediction, 10/9/2026 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Ottawa Redblacks vs BC Lions

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026

Location: BC Place in Vancouver, BC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Ottawa Redblacks (+12.5)

The Ottawa Redblacks (0-15) head to BC Place on Friday where they'll take on the BC Lions (9-6). BC opens this game as 12.5-point favorites. The over/under opens at 63.5. The QB's who are expected to start are Jake Maier and Nathan Rourke.

In their last game the Redblacks played the Tiger-Cats and ended up taking the loss by a score of 34-16. McLeod Bethel-Thompson went 17/31 with 208 yards passing but didn't get a passing TD in the game. He ended the game without an interception. Daniel Adeboboye led the team in rushing during the game. He tore off a long run of 55 yards but he never crossed the endzone by way of the rush. He racked up a total of 74 yards via 7 carries which gave him an average of 11.0 yards per tote. Justin Hardy led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 56 yards on 5 receptions. He notched an average of 11.2 yards per reception during the game.

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In relation to how much they score, the Redblacks are ranked 9th in the league maintaining an average of 23.7 points per game. During this campaign to this point, the Redblacks have compiled 4,379 yards via the pass as well as an average of 291.9 passing yards per contest, which ranks 6th in the CFL. They hold an average of 53.1 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 796 yards in total. The Ottawa Redblacks average 345.0 yards/contest which has them sitting 7th in the CFL.

Regarding passing yards, the Redblacks have conceded 5,086 yards which puts them in 9th in the CFL. In total, they have relinquished 470.5 yards/contest ranking them 9th in the CFL. The Redblacks sit in 9th in the league when it comes to team defense, giving up 37.2 PPG. The opposition is running for 5.7 yards per rush and 131.4 yards on the ground per game this year. Over the course of their 15 games played this year, they are allowing 339.1 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 74.6%. During the season, they have given up 1,971 yards on the ground through 15 contests.

In their last contest the Lions played the Argonauts and won by a score of 24-17. James Butler led the team in rushing for that contest. He broke a long run for 31 yards but he never crossed the endzone by way of the rush. He ran for 64 yards via 9 carries which gave him an average of 7.0 yards per run. Jermaine Jackson was the receiving yardage leader with a tally of 94 yards on 5 catches. He notched an average of 18.8 yards per catch for that contest. Nathan Rourke went 15/32 with 254 yards passing but wasn't able to throw a ball for a TD. He finished the game without throwing an interception.

During this campaign so far, the Lions have racked up 4,621 yards through the air not to mention holding an average of 308.1 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 4th in the league. The BC Lions are averaging 427.9 yards per contest which ranks them 1st in the league. They are averaging 119.8 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,797 yards for the season. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Lions are ranked 4th in the league holding an average of 30.1 points per contest.

The Lions are surrendering 26.5 PPG, which puts them in 2nd in the CFL. This season, they have given up 398 points in total. BC has allowed the opposition a total of 905 yards rushing (60.3 yards per game) as well as 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the year. They have surrendered 29 touchdowns through the air in addition to 285.6 yards/contest, which has them sitting 5th in the league.

Who will win tonight's CFL game ATS?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take BC Lions (-12.5)

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