Stampeders vs Argonauts Picks and Prediction – 8/25/2023

The Calgary Stampeders look for their fourth victory in 12 games when visiting the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Calgary dropped to 3-7 following a 19-18 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last Friday. Calgary rushed for 61 yards and passed for 190 yards, while allowing 116 yards on the ground and 171 yards through the air. Calgary remained close throughout thanks to five fumbles and one interceptions committed by Winnipeg. Keep up with the CFL, with our CFL picks.

Calgary quarterback Jake Maier has passed for 2,399 yards with eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Dedrick Mills is the leading rusher with 540 yards and three touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Reggie Begelton with 612 yards. Calgary is scoring an average of 21.7 points per game and allowing an average of 25.5 points per game, with both being sixth in the nine-team league.

The Toronto Argonauts look for their eighth win in nine games on Friday when hosting Calgary. Toronto improved to 7-1 following its 44-31 victory over Ottawa in Week 10. The Argonauts had a bye in Week 11. In the victory over Ottawa, Toronto rushed for 127 yards and passed for 417 yards, while allowing 94 yards rushing and 292 yards passing by Ottawa.

Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly has passed for 2,041 yards with 13 touchdowns and five interceptions. The leading rusher is A.J. Ouellette with 549 yards and four touchdowns, while the leading receiver is DaVaris Daniels with 497 yards and four touchdown receptions. Toronto is scoring an CFL-high 33.5 points per game, while allowing an average of 21.9 points per game, which is fourth.