Date/Location: Friday, September 12 / Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place, Vancouver, BC Kickoff Time: 10:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM PT Channel: TSN, RDS, CFL+
Odds
Spread: BC Lions -9 (-110), Ottawa REDBLACKS +9 (-110) Moneyline: BC Lions -350, Ottawa REDBLACKS +275 Over/Under: 56 (Over -110, Under -110)
Overview
The Ottawa REDBLACKS head to Vancouver riding the momentum from their stunning 34-33 comeback victory over BC in Week 14. Despite their 4-8 record, Ottawa showed resilience by scoring 18 fourth-quarter points to overcome the Lions. The REDBLACKS can move into a tie with Montreal for second place in the East Division with another victory.
Key Players
Dustin Crum (QB) – Recorded his first 300+ yard passing game (301 yards) against BC last week, adding 69 rushing yards and three total touchdowns
Eugene Lewis (WR) – Leading receiver with 53 catches for 740 yards and 5 touchdowns on 86 targets Justin Hardy (WR) – Second in receiving with 52 catches, 679 yards and 6 touchdowns, recently passed Jock Clime for ninth on Ottawa’s all-time receiving list
William Stanback (RB) – Top rusher with 105 carries for 509 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 21 receptions
Mark Milton (DB) – Made his REDBLACKS debut with 5 defensive tackles, an interception and a forced fumble against BC
Keys to the Game
Carry the Momentum – Ottawa must translate their second-half performance from Week 14 into a full game effort, as they’ve been held scoreless in the first quarter in five of their last six games Dustin Crum’s Consistency – The quarterback needs to replicate his dynamic performance against the same BC defense that he torched for 301 passing yards and 69 rushing yards Secondary Pressure – Lucas Cormier and Mark Milton had interceptions last week, and the defense must continue creating turnovers against Nathan Rourke’s aerial attack
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Score Predictions
Ottawa REDBLACKS 23 – BC Lions 32
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