Date/Location: Friday, June 21 / BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM ET, 4:30 PM PT Channel: TSN/RDS, CFL+
Odds
Spread: Saskatchewan Roughriders -3 (-110), Toronto Argonauts +3 (-110) Moneyline: Saskatchewan Roughriders -155, Toronto Argonauts +130 Over/Under: 48 (Over -110, Under -110)
Overview
The undefeated Saskatchewan Roughriders travel to Toronto to face the winless Argonauts in a critical Week 3 matchup. Saskatchewan enters with a perfect 2-0 record after victories over Ottawa (31-26) and Hamilton (28-23), averaging 29.5 points per game. The Roughriders are riding a six-game regular season winning streak under quarterback Trevor Harris and looking to start 3-0 for the second consecutive season under head coach Corey Mace.
Toronto sits at 0-2 following losses to Montreal and Calgary, managing just 14.5 points per game while allowing 28.5. The Argonauts havenβt started 0-3 since 2019 and face their biggest test yet against a Saskatchewan team that has dominated recent meetings at BMO Field.
Key Players
Trevor Harris (QB) β Completing 71.4% of his passes for 572 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions through two games. Harris is 4-5 career against Toronto and has won six consecutive regular season starts. A.J. Ouellette (RB) β Leading the ground attack with 117 yards on 16 carries (7.3 average) and one touchdown, including a 47-yard long. KeeSean Johnson (WR) β Stepped up in Week 2 with 12 catches for 192 yards and one touchdown on 16 targets after Samuel Emilusβ injury. Nick Arbuckle (QB) β Torontoβs starter has completed 51 of 74 passes for 582 yards, 2 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, including a 307-yard performance last week. Damonte Coxie (WR) β Torontoβs top receiver with 11 catches for 197 yards and one touchdown on 18 targets through two games.
Keys to the Game
Establish the ground game β Saskatchewanβs running backs have averaged 7.4 yards per carry against a Toronto defense allowing 125 rushing yards per game. Improve pass defense β The Roughriders are allowing 374.5 passing yards per game, the most in the CFL, against an Argonauts offense that will look to exploit this weakness. Limit turnovers β Toronto has committed five turnovers while forcing just one, while Saskatchewan needs to protect the football to maintain their perfect start.
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Score Prediction
Saskatchewan Roughriders 27 β Toronto Argonauts 21
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Jay
June 20, 2025 at 5:25 pm
Letβs at least get the score right on the first two games, eh?
Ott-Ssk was 31-26 and Ssk-Ham was 28-23.