Roughriders vs Lions Picks and Prediction – 7/22/2023

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be on the road in week 7 for a matchup with the BC Lions. Saskatchewan comes into week 7 with a 3-2 record on the year following a two point loss to Calgary a week ago. Quarterback Trevor Harris has led the way for Saskatchewan this season carrying a 67.1% completion rate to go along with 1,274 yards and six scores overall. Jamal Morrow has been the top ball carrier for Saskatchewan with 327 yards on 62 carries. Quarterback Trevor Harris has added 94 yards on 9 carries and Shea Patterson has compiled 35 yards on 13 carries to go along with the only two rushing touchdowns of the year.

Shawn Bane has been the top receiver for Saskatchewan this season with 309 yards on 21 receptions. Tevin Jones has added 340 yards and two scores on 21 grabs, while Samuel Emilus has contributed 252 yards and three scores on 17 catches. Defensively Saskatchewan has allowed 265.4 yards and 25.6 points per game resulting in their record being one game above 500.

The BC Lions are one of the best teams in the CFL 4-1 overall through the first six weeks following a 16 point win over Montreal in week five. Defensively BC has been the best team in the league allowing just 201.4 yards and 17.2 first downs per game. Much like their defense BC is the best team in the league averaging just over 301 yards per game through five games played.

Vernon Adams has been a smoke show under center for BC this season with 1532 yards and 9 scores on 117 completions. Taqua Mizzell has been the best ball carrier for BC this season with 246 yards on 46 carries, while Dominique Davis has added 32 yards and two scores on 12 carries. Alexander Holland is the top target for BC this season with 301 yards and one touchdown on 23 receptions. Dominique Rhymes has chipped in 274 yards and five scores on 17 receptions despite only four games played.