Game Details

Date/Location: Saturday, November 2, 2024 / Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PT
Channel: TSN/RDS (Canada), CFL+ (Global)

Odds

Spread: Roughriders -3.5 (-104), Lions +3.5 (-118)
Moneyline: Roughriders -178, Lions +146
Over/Under: 51.5 (Over -104, Under -118)

Overview

The Saskatchewan Roughriders host the BC Lions in this Western Semi-Final matchup with both teams looking to advance to face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Riders enter the playoffs with momentum after a dominant 39-8 victory over these same Lions in Week 19. Saskatchewan finished the regular season at 9-8 under first-year head coach Corey Mace, while BC comes in at 9-9.

Key Players

Trevor Harris (QB)
2,724 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, 7 interceptions in 11 starts this season

Samuel Emilus (WR)
1,064 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, leading the team in both categories

AJ Ouellette (RB)
550 rushing yards, 4.2 yards per carry despite battling hip injury

Rolan Milligan Jr. (DB)
8 interceptions, 71 defensive tackles, emerging as defensive playmaker

Malik Carney (DL)
9 sacks, crucial component of league’s top run defense

Keys to the Game

Contain Vernon Adams Jr.
Riders’ secondary must limit big plays from Lions’ passing attack

Establish the Run Game
Getting Ouellette going early will be crucial to control time of possession

Win the Turnover Battle
Defense needs to force Adams Jr. into mistakes while protecting the ball on offense

Injury Report

Depth Chart

Score Prediction

Saskatchewan Roughriders 28 – BC Lions 25

Based on the betting odds and recent performances, expect a close, physical playoff battle with the Riders’ home-field advantage and momentum from their recent head-to-head victory proving decisive.