The CFL schedule heats up this weekend with a thrilling matchup to kick off OK Tire Labour Day weekend. CFL fans won’t want to miss today’s clash between the surging Ottawa REDBLACKS and the struggling BC Lions in Victoria.
Game Overview:
CFL games on August 31, 2024:
Ottawa REDBLACKS vs BC Lions
Location: Royal Athletic Park, Victoria
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: TSN, RDS2
Stream: CFL+
Game Preview:
Ottawa REDBLACKS vs BC Lions:
Key Players:
1. Dru Brown (Ottawa): QB – 390 passing yards and 3 TDs last week vs BC
2. Justin Hardy (Ottawa): WR – Tied career-high with 11 catches last week
3. Nathan Rourke (BC): QB – 9-5 as a starter, looking to bounce back
4. Justin McInnis (BC): WR – 954 receiving yards, needs 46 for 1,000 on the season
5. William Stanback (BC): RB – Needs 67 rushing yards for 4,500 career
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: BC Lions -2
Over/Under: 51
Moneyline: Ottawa REDBLACKS +110, BC Lions -130
CFL Standings:
East Division
1. Montreal Alouettes (10-1)
2. Ottawa REDBLACKS (7-2-1)
3. Toronto Argonauts (6-4)
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-9)
West Division
1. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-6)
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-5)
3. BC Lions (5-6)
4. Calgary Stampeders (4-6)
5. Edmonton Elks (3-8)
CFL News:
The Ottawa REDBLACKS are riding high with a 5-0-1 record in their last six games, while the BC Lions have lost five straight. This game marks the farthest west a CFL game has ever been played, taking place in Victoria. Ottawa’s 7-2-1 record is the best start in REDBLACKS history. The Lions welcome back All-Star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts after his NFL stint.
As CFL scores and CFL standings hang in the balance, this matchup could have significant implications for both teams. With the current CFL betting odds favoring the Lions slightly, it’s anyone’s guess how this game will unfold. What’s your prediction for this clash in Victoria?
