Lions vs Roughriders Picks and Prediction – 10/12/2024

The BC Lions will be on the road this week with a match up against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. BC comes into this game with eight wins and eight losses overall through 16 games played following a 17 point blowout victory of Calgary a week ago. Offensively BC did the work a week ago compiling 269 yards to score 32 points in the game. Defensively BC struggled giving up 371 yards and allowed just 15 points after forcing 2 turnovers in the win. For other CFL action see our CFL Picks.

Nathan Rourke led the show for the BC offense completing 20 passes for 218 yards and ran the ball three times for 23 yards as well. William Stanback led all ball carriers for the Lions with 50 yards on 15 carries. Keon Hatcher led the team with 97 yards on 4 catches. Justin McInnis chipped in a second best 37 yards on five grabs.

Saskatchewan will be back at home this week as the second-best team in the western division with eight wins on the year following a four point victory against Edmonton in their last outing. Offensively Saskatchewan did the work compiling 307 yards to score 28 points in the game. Defensively the Roughriders had a few issues giving up 24 points on more than 400 yards but forced multiple turnovers to seal the victory.

Trevor Harris led the way with the Saskatchewan offense completing 22 passes for 358 yards and two scores in the game. Frankie Hickson led all ball carriers with 46 yards on 15 carries. Samuel Emilius boasted a team high 4 catches for 126 yards and one score. KeeSean Johnson chipped in 5 grams for 103 yards and one touchdown as well.

Both team have been solid enough this year to come into this week having clinched a playoff birth. Look for the home team to do the work however as they look to fine tune themselves heading into the final weeks of the year. Take Saskatchewan this year to do the work on both sides of the ball leading to the win. Final Score Prediction, Saskatchewan Roughriders win and cover 27-21.