Argonauts vs Roughriders Picks and Prediction – 7/5/2024

The Toronto Argonauts look for a third win this week on Thursday when visiting the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Toronto is 2-1 and third in the East Division. The Argonauts were defeated at home last Friday 30-20 by the Montreal Alouettes. Toronto quarterback Cameron Dukes passed for 199 yards with one interception while Bryan Scott passed for 79 yards and one touchdown. Makai Polk caught five passes for 60 yards and one touchdown reception. Make sure you stay up to date with all the CFL action with our expert CFL picks.

Toronto quarterback Cameron Dukes has thrown for 667 yards with five touchdowns and one interception. The leading rusher is Ka’Deem Carey with 230 yards and one touchdown, while the leading receiver is Makai Polk with 128 yards and one touchdown reception. Toronto is scoring an average of 31.3 points per game which is third in the CFL, while allowing an average of 31.0 points per game, which is eighth or next to last.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders look for their fourth consecutive victory to open the season on Thursday when hosting Toronto. Saskatchewan is 3-0 and tied for first in the West Division with the BC Lions. Saskatchewan was off last week and defeated Hamilton 36-20 in Week 3 on June 23. Quarterback Trevor Harris passed for 177 yards with two touchdowns and one interception to lead the Roughriders to the win at home. 

Saskatchewan quarterback Trevor Harris has thrown for 872 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions. A.J. Ouellette is the leading rusher with 170 yards and one touchdown, while Jerreth Sterns is the leading receiver with 216 yards and three touchdown receptions. Saskatchewan's offense is scoring an average of 32.7 points per game, which is first in the CFL, while the defense is allowing an average of 23.7 points per game, which is third.