Argonauts vs Redblacks Prediction 10/16/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Argonauts vs Redblacks prediction for this CFL game on Friday, October 16th at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

Toronto Argonauts Betting Preview

The Toronto Argonauts are 9-7 this season after they lost to the Lions by a score of 24-17 in their last game. Toronto trailed 12-10 at halftime and they were outscored 12-7 in the second half for the loss. The Argonauts were out gained by a total of 393-338, went 11-20 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Arbuckle threw for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Ungerer III caught 12 passes for 124 yards and one score. Hicks rushed six times for 30 yards in the loss.

Prior to that game, Toronto defeated the Blue Bombers by a score of 30-28 and the Elks by a score of 24-19, and they are currently second in the East Division. The Argonauts have scored 28.9 points per game with 350.6 passing yards and 74.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.4 points against per game this season. Chad Kelly has thrown for 5,067 yards with 33 touchdowns and 24 interceptions this season.

Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview

The Ottawa Redblacks are 0-16 this year after they lost to the Lions by a score of 41-20 last week. Ottawa trailed 21-12 at halftime and 21-18 in the third quarter, but they allowed the last 20 points for the loss. The Redblacks were out gained by a total of 531-294, went 10-23 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 4-3 in the game. Bethel-Thompson threw for 253 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Adeboboye caught five passes for 51 yards and one score. Adeboboye also rushed eight times for 43 yards in the loss.

Prior to that game, Ottawa lost to the Tiger-Cats by a score of 34-16 and the Stampeders by a score of 45-31, and they are currently last in the East Division. The Redblacks have scored 23.4 points per game with 300.1 passing yards and 53.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 37.4 points against per game this season. Bryson Barnes will start at quarterback for the Redblacks.

Argonauts vs Redblacks Prediction

Ottawa comes into this matchup with an 0-16 record to start the season and they have allowed 34+ points in four straight games. Toronto is 9-7 and they have won four of their last five. The Argonauts have played very strong defense this year, as they have allowed 24 or fewer in four of their last five games. I think Toronto is the much better team in this matchup, but Kelly likes to throw interceptions and this is a lot of points at home. Take Ottawa and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: Redblacks +10.5