Roughriders vs Stampeders Picks and Prediction – 9/21/2024

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be on the road this week with the matchup in Calgary against the Stampeders.  Saskatchewan is 5-7-1 overall coming into this week following a 5 point loss to Winnipeg a few weeks ago. Offensively Saskatchewan was solid a few weeks ago scoring 21 points on 332 total yards but multiple turnovers cost them the game. Defensively the Roughriders had issues giving up 26 points including 13 in each half on 280 total yards. For other CFL action see our CFL Picks.

Trevor Harris led the offense for Saskatchewan completing 21 passes for 270 yards and two scores. Frankie Hickson was the lone ball carrier compiling 9 carries for 46 yards in the game. Kian Schaffer-Baker led the team with 120 yards on 6 receptions. Samuel Emilus chipped in 66 yards and one score on 4 grabs, while KeeSean Johnson added 33 yards and one score on three receptions.

The Calgary Stampeders will be back at home this week for their matchup against Saskatchewan. Calgary is the worst team in the West division with only four wins through 13 games played following a 19-19 tie a week ago against Montreal that ended a 4 game losing streak. Offensively Calgary did the work scoring 19 points on 351 total yards but turned the ball over twice in the game. Defensively Calgary was the better team allowing just 292 yards and 19 points from Montreal.

Jake Maier has led the Calgary offense this season completing 292 passes for 3157 yards and 16 scores. Logan Bonner has completed 29 passes for 378 yards this season as well. Dedrick Mills is the top ball carrier for Calgary this season with 113 carries compiling 593 total yards. Peyton Logan has chipped in 226 yards on 40 carries, while Tommy Stevens has added 133 yards and eight scores on 47 carries this season. Reggie Begelton has led the way for the Calgary offense with 878 yards and three scores on 72 grabs. Marken Michel has added 545 yards and five touchdowns on 51 receptions.

Despite being on the road Saskatchewan is the better overall team and it will show from the opening minutes. Calgary is one of the worst teams in the league and will fail to keep up on both sides of the ball. Look for the Roughriders to execute their game plan leading to the road win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Saskatchewan Roughriders win and cover 27-13.