Saskatchewan and BC both struggled to find consistency during the regular season, but they’ll need to be at their best on Saturday if they want to earn a shot at facing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the West Divisional final.
The Roughriders are 3.5-point favourites to win on the CFL odds, with the total listed at 50.5.
CFL Odds and Betting

The home team won each meeting between the teams during the regular season. BC won 35-20 on July 13, with Vernon Adams Jr. throwing for a season-high 451 yards. With Adams out of the lineup, Nathan Rourke threw two interceptions and no TDs in the Lions’ 39-8 blowout loss against Saskatchewan on October 12.
The Riders and Lions each finished with nine regular season wins, but Saskatchewan earned the higher seed because they also had a tie. Home field advantage is obviously key. Each team finished the year with a winning home record, while BC was just 3-6 on the road.
A couple of things point to the Roughriders being the play on the spread. First, Saskatchewan went 11-7 against the spread in the regular season, while the Lions were 8-10 ATS. And second, the Riders have covered in three of the last four head-to-heads.
When it comes to game totals, the teams trend in opposite directions. Saskatchewan hit 10 Overs this year, while BC played the Under 12 times.
BC Lions
The big story in BC this year has been the quarterback battle. Vernon Adams Jr. was on pace to finish with historic numbers before a knee injury sidelined him in Week 9. The Lions signed Nathan Rourke to a contract that will make him the highest paid player in the league next season, but he’s struggled this year with just four TD passes and nine interceptions. Adams regained the starting job and looked solid in Week 20, throwing for 385 passing yards and two TDs, although he was picked off twice.
One player to circle on Saturday is receiver Justin McInnis, who led the league in receiving yards (1,469) and finished tied for third in receiving TDs (seven). McInnis was a big reason why BC’s offence averaged the third-most passing yards per game (283.3) during the regular season.
There’s some good news for the Lions on the injury front. Receiver Jevon Cottoy (ankle), offensive lineman Tyler Packer (hamstring) and defensive back Adrian Greene (knee) are all back at practice.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Riders had a bit of a weird year. They started 5-1, then went winless in seven straight, followed by a four-game win streak and finally a meaningless loss against Calgary to close out the regular season. You can likely point to Saskatchewan’s defensive injuries in the middle of the season as a big reason for their struggles. Overall, they’ve been very strong defensively. The Roughriders’ plus-26 turnover ratio led the CFL in the regular season and was better than the next four teams combined. That could be huge, considering Vernon Adams Jr. has thrown nine interceptions in eight full games.
Saskatchewan has also been strong defensively against the run. They allowed the fewest rushing yards per game (80.3) and they were particularly successful against BC running back William Stanback, who was held to just 49 total rushing yards in two games.
Speaking of running backs, Ryquell Armstead (shoulder) is back practicing. Offensive lineman Peter Godber (ankle) and linebacker Adam Auclair (knee) have also returned to practice for the Riders.
CFL Prediction: Who Will Win Lions vs. Roughriders?
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LIONS
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ROUGHRIDERS
30
Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 28 Oct 5:33pm | - | - | O +50.5 -110 |
Closing 3 Nov 12:23am | - | - | O +53.5 -115 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lions Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
7 |
Rushing |
1175 |
Passing |
2929 |
Receiving |
92 |
Sacks |
7 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
5 |
Rushing |
550 |
Passing |
3264 |
Receiving |
87 |
Sacks |
6 |
Interceptions |
8 |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
27 |
Passing |
317 |
Receiving |
5 |
Sacks |
1 |
Interceptions |
0 |
Touchdowns |
3 |
Rushing |
121 |
Passing |
562 |
Receiving |
16 |
Sacks |
1 |
Interceptions |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Roughriders Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
7 |
Rushing |
1175 |
Passing |
2929 |
Receiving |
92 |
Sacks |
7 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
5 |
Rushing |
550 |
Passing |
3264 |
Receiving |
87 |
Sacks |
6 |
Interceptions |
8 |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
27 |
Passing |
317 |
Receiving |
5 |
Sacks |
1 |
Interceptions |
0 |
Touchdowns |
3 |
Rushing |
121 |
Passing |
562 |
Receiving |
16 |
Sacks |
1 |
Interceptions |
1 |
Weather
No weather to report.
Injuries
Justin McInnis (WR)
Alexander Hollins (WR)
David Mackie (FB)
Vernon Adams Jr. (QB)
Lawrence Woods III (DB)
Keon Hatcher (WR)
Ezechiel Tieide (WR)
Vernon Adams Jr. (QB)
Jevon Cottoy (WR)
Colton Hunchak (WR)
Frankie Hickson (RB)
Joe Robustelli (WR)
Colton Hunchak (WR)
Kian Schaffer-Baker (WR)
KeeSean Johnson (WR)
Ryquell Armstead (RB)
Ajou Ajou (WR)
Frankie Hickson (RB)
Kian Schaffer-Baker (WR)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Justin McInnis (WR) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 30 / 09 / 24 | 2-2 | 1-3 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Alexander Hollins (WR) | Out indefinitely | Shoulder - 14 / 09 / 24 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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David Mackie (FB) | Ques Sat | Hamstring - 16 / 08 / 24 | 4-6 | 3-7 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Vernon Adams Jr. (QB) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 09 / 08 / 24 | 4-7 | 3-8 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Lawrence Woods III (DB) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 06 / 07 / 24 | 6-9 | 5-10 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Keon Hatcher (WR) | Out indefinitely | Achilles - 05 / 07 / 24 | 6-9 | 5-10 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Ezechiel Tieide (WR) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 05 / 07 / 24 | 6-9 | 5-10 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Vernon Adams Jr. (QB) | Ques Thurs | Abdominal - 25 / 06 / 24 | 7-9 | 5-11 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Jevon Cottoy (WR) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 19 / 06 / 24 | 8-9 | 5-12 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Colton Hunchak (WR) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 01 / 11 / 24 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Frankie Hickson (RB) | Ques Sat | Head - 31 / 10 / 24 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Joe Robustelli (WR) | Ques Sat | Shoulder - 31 / 10 / 24 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Colton Hunchak (WR) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 25 / 10 / 24 | 2-1 | 0-3 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Kian Schaffer-Baker (WR) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 22 / 10 / 24 | 2-1 | 0-3 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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KeeSean Johnson (WR) | Prob Sat | Thigh - 10 / 10 / 24 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Ryquell Armstead (RB) | Ques Sat | Shoulder - 03 / 10 / 24 | 4-1 | 1-4 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Ajou Ajou (WR) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 25 / 09 / 24 | 5-1 | 2-4 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Frankie Hickson (RB) | Ques Oct. 26 | Undisclosed - 19 / 09 / 24 | 5-2 | 2-5 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Kian Schaffer-Baker (WR) | Ques Sat | Hip - 04 / 09 / 24 | 5-3 | 3-5 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 28 Oct 5:33pm - - O +50.5 -110 Closing 3 Nov 12:23am - - O +53.5 -115 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lions Team Leaders
Touchdowns 7
Rushing 1175
Passing 2929
Receiving 92
Sacks 7
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 5
Rushing 550
Passing 3264
Receiving 87
Sacks 6
Interceptions 8
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 27
Passing 317
Receiving 5
Sacks 1
Interceptions 0
Touchdowns 3
Rushing 121
Passing 562
Receiving 16
Sacks 1
Interceptions 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Roughriders Team Leaders
Touchdowns 7
Rushing 1175
Passing 2929
Receiving 92
Sacks 7
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 5
Rushing 550
Passing 3264
Receiving 87
Sacks 6
Interceptions 8
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 27
Passing 317
Receiving 5
Sacks 1
Interceptions 0
Touchdowns 3
Rushing 121
Passing 562
Receiving 16
Sacks 1
Interceptions 1
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Weather
No weather to report.
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Injuries
Justin McInnis (WR)
Ques Fri Ankle - 30 / 09 / 24Alexander Hollins (WR)
Out indefinitely Shoulder - 14 / 09 / 24David Mackie (FB)
Ques Sat Hamstring - 16 / 08 / 24Vernon Adams Jr. (QB)
Out indefinitely Knee - 09 / 08 / 24Lawrence Woods III (DB)
Out indefinitely Knee - 06 / 07 / 24Keon Hatcher (WR)
Out indefinitely Achilles - 05 / 07 / 24Ezechiel Tieide (WR)
Out indefinitely Knee - 05 / 07 / 24Vernon Adams Jr. (QB)
Ques Thurs Abdominal - 25 / 06 / 24Jevon Cottoy (WR)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 19 / 06 / 24Colton Hunchak (WR)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 01 / 11 / 24Frankie Hickson (RB)
Ques Sat Head - 31 / 10 / 24Joe Robustelli (WR)
Ques Sat Shoulder - 31 / 10 / 24Colton Hunchak (WR)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 25 / 10 / 24Kian Schaffer-Baker (WR)
Ques Sat Ankle - 22 / 10 / 24KeeSean Johnson (WR)
Prob Sat Thigh - 10 / 10 / 24Ryquell Armstead (RB)
Ques Sat Shoulder - 03 / 10 / 24Ajou Ajou (WR)
Out indefinitely Knee - 25 / 09 / 24Frankie Hickson (RB)
Ques Oct. 26 Undisclosed - 19 / 09 / 24Kian Schaffer-Baker (WR)
Ques Sat Hip - 04 / 09 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Justin McInnis (WR) Ques Fri Ankle - 30 / 09 / 24 2-2 1-3 + - No detailed notes found.
Alexander Hollins (WR) Out indefinitely Shoulder - 14 / 09 / 24 3-3 2-4 + - No detailed notes found.
David Mackie (FB) Ques Sat Hamstring - 16 / 08 / 24 4-6 3-7 + - No detailed notes found.
Vernon Adams Jr. (QB) Out indefinitely Knee - 09 / 08 / 24 4-7 3-8 + - No detailed notes found.
Lawrence Woods III (DB) Out indefinitely Knee - 06 / 07 / 24 6-9 5-10 + - No detailed notes found.
Keon Hatcher (WR) Out indefinitely Achilles - 05 / 07 / 24 6-9 5-10 + - No detailed notes found.
Ezechiel Tieide (WR) Out indefinitely Knee - 05 / 07 / 24 6-9 5-10 + - No detailed notes found.
Vernon Adams Jr. (QB) Ques Thurs Abdominal - 25 / 06 / 24 7-9 5-11 + - No detailed notes found.
Jevon Cottoy (WR) Out indefinitely Ankle - 19 / 06 / 24 8-9 5-12 + - No detailed notes found.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Colton Hunchak (WR) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 01 / 11 / 24 1-1 0-2 + - No detailed notes found.
Frankie Hickson (RB) Ques Sat Head - 31 / 10 / 24 1-1 0-2 + - No detailed notes found.
Joe Robustelli (WR) Ques Sat Shoulder - 31 / 10 / 24 1-1 0-2 + - No detailed notes found.
Colton Hunchak (WR) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 25 / 10 / 24 2-1 0-3 + - No detailed notes found.
Kian Schaffer-Baker (WR) Ques Sat Ankle - 22 / 10 / 24 2-1 0-3 + - No detailed notes found.
KeeSean Johnson (WR) Prob Sat Thigh - 10 / 10 / 24 3-1 1-3 + - No detailed notes found.
Ryquell Armstead (RB) Ques Sat Shoulder - 03 / 10 / 24 4-1 1-4 + - No detailed notes found.
Ajou Ajou (WR) Out indefinitely Knee - 25 / 09 / 24 5-1 2-4 + - No detailed notes found.
Frankie Hickson (RB) Ques Oct. 26 Undisclosed - 19 / 09 / 24 5-2 2-5 + - No detailed notes found.
Kian Schaffer-Baker (WR) Ques Sat Hip - 04 / 09 / 24 5-3 3-5 + - No detailed notes found.