Lions vs Redblacks Prediction 8/30/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Lions vs Redblacks prediction for this CFL game on Sunday, August 30th at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

BC Lions Betting Preview

The BC Lions are 5-5 this season after they defeated the Roughriders by a score of 30-16 last week. BC led 13-6 at halftime and they scored 14 points in the third quarter to pull away with the win. The Lions out gained Saskatchewan by a total of 414-410, went 6-14 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-1 in the game. Nathan Rourke threw for 355 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Jevon Cottoy caught six passes for 110 yards and one score. Zander Horvath rushed 10 times for 43 yards and one touchdown in the game. 

Prior to that win, BC defeated the Stampeders by a score of 30-26 and defeated the Tiger-Cats by a score of 27-24, and they are currently fourth in the West Division. The Lions have scored 27.4 points per game with 314.6 passing yards and 112.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.7 points against per game this season. Nathan Rourke has thrown for 2,429 yards, 11 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Justin McInnis has 40 catches for 685 yards and one score. Zander Horvath has rushed 81 times for 461 yards and nine touchdowns this season. 

Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview

The Ottawa Redblacks are 0-10 this year after they lost to the Alouettes by a score of 46-16 last week. Ottawa trailed 25-10 at halftime and they only scored six points in the second half in the ugly loss. The Redblacks were out gained 457-252, went 11-20 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 5-2 in the game. Jake Maier threw for 126 yards and two interceptions, while Keelan White caught six passes for 70 yards. Greg Bell rushed eight times for 55 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Ottawa lost to the Blue Bombers by a score of 33-21 and lost to the Roughriders by a score of 42-20, and they are currently last in the East Division. The Redblacks have scored 22.3 points per game with 294.4 passing yards and 55.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 36.8 points against per game this season. Jake Maier has thrown for 2,806 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions, while Ayden Eberhardt has 55 receptions for 695 yards and three touchdowns. Greg Bell has rushed 74 times for 297 yards this year. 

Lions vs Redblacks Prediction 

Ottawa comes into this matchup continuing to search for their first win of the season, but they have allowed 33+ points in five straight games. The Redblacks have scored 21 or fewer in four straight, so they are struggling on both sides of the ball. BC has won four in a row and they are playing their best football of the season. Take the Lions to cover on the road here.

David Racey's Pick: Lions -7.5