Game Details

Date/Location: Friday, October 4th / BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
Kickoff Time: 10:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM PT
Channel: TSN (Canada), CFL+ (Global)

Odds

Spread: BC Lions -7 (-110), Calgary Stampeders +7 (-110)
Moneyline: BC Lions -300, Calgary Stampeders +240
Over/Under: 53 (Over -110, Under -110)

Overview

The Calgary Stampeders (4-9) head to BC Place to face the BC Lions (7-8) in a crucial Week 18 matchup with playoff implications for both teams. The Stampeders are desperately seeking their first road win of the season, while the Lions aim to snap a two-game losing streak and climb back to .500.

Key Players

Calgary Stampeders:
Jake Maier (QB): 3,354 passing yards, 18 TDs, 12 INTs
Reggie Begelton (WR): 76 receptions, 921 yards, 3 TDs
Dedrick Mills (RB): 123 rushes, 667 yards, 1 TD
Mike Rose (DL): 5 sacks

BC Lions:
Nathan Rourke (QB): 1,363 passing yards, 4 TDs, 7 INTs
Justin McInnis (WR): 74 receptions, 1,207 yards, 7 TDs
William Stanback (RB): 202 rushes, 1,062 yards, 3 TDs
Mathieu Betts (DL): 7 sacks (tied for league lead)

Keys to the Game

1. Stampeders’ road woes: Calgary must overcome their 0-6 road record to keep playoff hopes alive.
2. BC’s run game: The Lions have averaged 130 rushing yards in their last seven games, up from 80 in their first eight.
3. Quarterback play: Both Maier and Rourke need strong performances to lead their teams to victory.
4. Defensive pressure: Calgary’s Mike Rose and BC’s Mathieu Betts could be game-changers with their pass-rushing abilities.

Injury Report

Depth Chart

Score Prediction

BC Lions 28 – Calgary Stampeders 14

The BC Lions’ recent improvement in the run game, coupled with their home-field advantage, gives them a slight edge in what should be a closely contested matchup. Nathan Rourke’s return to form and the Lions’ defensive pressure will likely be the deciding factors, but expect the Stampeders to keep it competitive as they fight to keep their playoff hopes alive.