Argonauts vs Lions Picks and Prediction – 9/14/2024

The Toronto Argonauts look for a seventh win in 13 games on Friday when visiting the BC Lions. Toronto is 6-6 and third in the East division. Toronto was defeated on the road by Ottawa last Saturday 41-27. Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly passed for 463 yards with three touchdowns but was intercepted four times. Toronto's defense gave up 408 yards of total offense to Ottawa. Make sure you stay up to date with all the CFL action with our expert CFL picks.

Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly has thrown for 1,107 yards with four touchdowns and six interceptions. The leading rusher is Ka’Deem Carey with 770 yards and five touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Damonte Coxie with 617 yards and four touchdown receptions. Toronto is scoring an average of 27.6 points per game which is third in the CFL, while allowing an average of 27.1 points per game, which is seventh.

The BC Lions look for their 8th victory in 14 games on Friday when hosting the Toronto Argonauts. BC is 7-6 and second in the West division. BC defeated the Montreal Alouettes 37-23 last Friday. BC quarterback Nathan Rourke passed for 304 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. BC gained 492 yards of total offense and held Montreal to 310 yards of total offense. 

BC quarterback Vernon Adams Jr has thrown for 2,469 yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. The leading rusher is William Stanback with 938 yards and three touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Justin McInnis with 1,074 yards and seven touchdown receptions. BC is averaging 25.8 points and 390.2 yards of total offense per game while allowing averages of 24.4 points and 381.7 yards per game.

Toronto has not performed well in its defense of the Grey Cup title and is coming off a disappointing outing in which they gave up 41 points to Ottawa and will face a BC Lions offense that is coming off a 37-23 victory on the road over Montreal. BC has covered the number in each of its last two games, while Toronto has failed to cover the number in each of its last three and five of the last seven. Final Score Prediction, BC Lions win and cover ATS 36-26.