Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions odds, picks and predictions (2024)

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0) and BC Lions (4-1) meet Saturday for a Week 6 battle at BC Place in Vancouver. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’slines around the Roughriders vs. BC Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Roughriders won 30-23 against the Toronto Argonauts in Week 5 as 4-point home underdogs, picking up where they left off before the Week 4 bye. Saskatchewan is 4-0 against the spread (ATS), and the Over has cashed in all 4 outings, too.

Saskatchewan has rolled up 29 or more points in all 4 games while allowing at least 20 points in each of the victories. The Riders are the only unbeaten team in the CFL after Montreal’s setback Friday night against Toronto.

The BC Lions have racked up 4 consecutive victories since a Week 1 loss at Toronto. The Lions routed the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 44-28 in Week 5, cashing as 5.5-point road favorites, while the Over (53.5) cashed for the 1st time since the opener. BC is 3-1 ATS in the past 4 outings, too.

The home team has won the past 3 meetings in this series, although the road team is 4-3 in the past 7 battles since Sept. 24, 2021. Saskatchewan holds a 3-0-1 ATS advantage in the past 4 games, while the Over has cashed in the past 2 installments.

Roughriders at BC Lions odds

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Roughriders at BC Lions key injuries

Roughriders

DL Christian Albright (knee) out
DL Malik Carney (knee) questionable
DL Charbel Dabire (knee) out
DL Nicholas Dheilly (shoulder) out
WR Dhel Duncan-Busby (hand) out
FB Bruno LaBelle (leg) out
OL Noah Zerr (hand) out

BC Lions

DL Josh Banks (hamstring) questionable
DL Francis Bemiy Jr. (hamstring) questionable
DL Nathan Cherry (knee) questionable
WR Jevon Cottoy (ribs) questionable
OL Michael Couture (back) questionable
DL Christian Covington (back) questionable
DL Tibo Debaillie (chest) out
WR Keon Hatcher (Achilles) questionable
OL David Knevel (foot) questionable
DB T.J. Lee (Achilles) questionable
WR Ezechiel Tieide (knee) out

Roughriders at BC Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Roughriders 29, BC Lions 25

Moneyline

The Lions (-345) will cost you more than 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive for a standalone wager, or as part of a multi-leg parlay. They’re far too risky given the extensive injury report, too.

For SASKATCHEWAN (+270), it is unbeaten in 4 games, including a pair of victories on the road. Take a chance on the road side to get the job done.

Against the spread

If you’re a little less adventurous, SASKATCHEWAN +7.5 (-114) is a tremendous play catching 7 and a hook.

The Riders have covered all 4 games to date, including a pair of victories on the road. Saskatchewan is 3-0-1 ATS in the past 4 meetings in this series, too. Back the green, and feel confidently in doing so.

Over/Under

OVER 51.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly in this West Division tilt.

While the Riders have managed an unbeaten record through 4 games, the defense has been susceptible to the big play. SSK has allowed 94 points, or 23.5 PPG across 4 outings, while averaging 32.0 PPG on offense.

For BC, it has managed a healthy 29.4 PPG across 5 outings while coughing up 25.0 PPG. Look for plenty of end-to-end action at BC Place Saturday.

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