Redblacks vs Roughriders Picks and Prediction – 6/6/2025

The Ottawa Redblacks will be on the road this week for game one of the new season. Ottawa was mediocre a year ago finishing the season with nine wins and eight losses overall good enough for 3rd in the East Division. Offensively Ottawa was mediocre scoring 443 total points. Defensively Ottawa struggled allowing 488 total points overall. On the road Ottawa was terrible a year ago winning just two of nine games total. Stay in the news with our CFL Picks.

Dru Brown led the way for the Ottawa offense a year ago completing 312 passes for 3959 yards and 18 scores through 17 games played. Jeremiah Masoli was second on the roster a year ago completing 102 passes for 1149 yards and five scores overall. Ryquell Armstead was the top ball carrier for Ottawa a year ago with 862 yards and three scores on 160 carries. Dustin Crum chipped in 206 yards and seven scores on only 39 carries a year ago.

The Saskatchewan Rough Riders come into the new season this week following a solid campaign a year ago. Saskatchewan finished the season last year as the number two team in the West division with nine wins and eight losses overall. Saskatchewan was an offensive minded team scoring 478 total points through 18 games a year ago. Defensively Saskatchewan was solid enough finishing second in their division allowing 434 total points.

Trevor Harris orchestrated the Saskatchewan offense a year ago completing 260 passes for 3264 yards and 20 scores. Shay Patterson chipped in heavily as well with 1655 yards and six touchdowns on 131 completions. Samuel Emilus led all receivers for Saskatchewan last year with 87 catches for 1064 yards and five scores. KeeSean Johnson was second on the team with 56 catches for 746 yards and five touchdowns

Saskatchewan will have the edge this week, coming off a better season a year ago. The Rough Riders will be at home and have the talent and depth to overpower Ottawa. Take Saskatchewan this week to open the season on the right foot as they get the winning cover on their home floor. Final Score Prediction, Saskatchewan Roughriders win and cover 28-14.