Lions vs Argonauts Picks and Prediction – 7/3/2023

The BC Lions look to keep their perfect record intact with a victory on Sunday when visiting the Toronto Argonauts. BC is 3-0 following its 30-6 impressive victory on the road over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last Thursday. BC rushed for 92 yards and the Lions passed for 237 yards, while holding Winnipeg to 81 yards rushing and just 214 yards passing. BC's defense came up big, sacking the quarterback seven times. 

BC quarterback Vernon Adams Jr has passed for 861 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions. Running back Tsquan Mizzell has rushed for 224 yards with an average of 5.6 yards per carry, while the leading receiver is Alexander Hollins with 221 yards and one touchdown reception. BC is fourth in scoring with an average of 25.7 points per game and first in points allowed at 7.0 points per game.

The Toronto Argonauts look for their third consecutive victory to open the 2023 CFL season when hosting BC on Sunday. Toronto defeated the Edmonton Elks 43-31 last Sunday. Toronto passed for 264 yards and rushed for 191 yards, while holding Edmonton to 48 yards rushing but gave up too many yards through the air at 298. The Argonauts had six quarterback sacks, while allowing just one sack.

Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly has passed for 502 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. The leading rusher for Toronto is AJ Ouelette with 144 yards and three touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Damonte Coxie with 164 yards.The Toronto offense is first in points scored at 37.5 points per game and third in points allowed at 22.5 points per game.