Stampeders vs Lions Picks and Prediction – 10/21/2023

The Calgary Stampeders look to win for the sixth time in 17 games played when visiting the BC Lions on Friday. Calgary improved to 5-11 following its 26-19 victory over Saskatchewan last Friday. Calgary gained 36 yards rushing and 184 yards passing, while allowing 126 yards rushing and 272 yards passing. Calgary forced a pair of turnovers by Saskatchewan, which were the difference in the outcome. Make sure you stay up to date with all the CFL action with our expert CFL picks.

Calgary quarterback Jake Maier has thrown for 4,012 yards with 16 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. The leading rusher is Dedrick Mills with 714 yards and four touchdowns while the leading receiver is Reggie Begelton with 1,054 yards and four touchdown receptions. Calgary is scoring an average of 22.4 points per game which is seventh in the CFL, while allowing an average of 26.2 points per game which is sixth.

The BC Lions look to keep their hopes alive in winning the West division with a victory on Friday when hosting Calgary. BC is 12-5 and a half game behind first place Winnipeg. BC defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last Friday 33-30. BC gained 30 yards rushing and 338 yards passing, while allowing 101 yards rushing and 315 yards passing. BC quarterback Vernon Adams Jr passed for 296 yards with two touchdowns and interception.

BC quarterback Vernon Adams Jr has thrown for 4,633 yards with 31 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. The leading rusher is Taquan Mizzell with 773 yards and three touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Keon Hatcher with 1,226 yards and six touchdowns. BC is scoring an average of 28-22 points per game which is second best in the CFL and allowing an average of 23.4.3 per game which is fourth.