Roughriders at Redblacks 6/20/19 - CFL Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 6:53 AM ET
On Thursday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders look to bounce back from a loss in the opening game of the season when they visit the Ottawa RedBlacks. The Roughriders lost to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the opening game of the season 23-17. Saskatchewan played most of the game without starting quarterback Zach Collaros after the QB was hit in the head by Simoni Lawrence.
Ottawa defeated the Calgary Stampeders 32-28 on Saturday. Dominique Davis was intercepted four times, but scored three touchdowns rushing for the RedBlacks including the game winner. Ottawa’s Davis was starting for just the third time in his CFL career. Lewis Ward has four field goals. Davis finished with 276 yards passing but the interceptions stand out the most. Isaac Harker leads the Roughriders with 128 yards passing and two interceptions, while Cody Fajardo has 66 yards passing. The leading receivers for the Roughriders are KD Cannon with 4 receptions for 66 yards and Kyran Moore with 5 receptions for 43 yards. William Powell leads all rushers with 104 yards and one touchdown, while Fajardo has scored one rushing touchdown.
Dominique Davis has 276 yards passing and four interceptions, while rushing for 10 yards and three touchdowns. The leading receivers for the RedBlacks are RJ Harris with 7 receptions for 82 yards and Brad Sinopoli with 10 receptions for 75 yards. The leading rusher for Ottawa is Mossis Madu with 112 yards on 24 carries.
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Ottawa has controlled this matchup covering the number in 4 of the last 5 meetings between the two. The Roughriders will likely be without starting quarterback Zach Collaros who was knocked out of the opening game by an illegal hit to the head. Two quarterbacks shared backup duty for Saskatchewan but the two will be up against a solid Ottawa defense. Final Score Prediction, Ottawa RedBlacks win and cover ATS 31-20.
