Lions vs Stampeders Prediction 8/13/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Lions vs Stampeders prediction for this CFL game on Thursday, August 13th at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

BC Lions Betting Preview

The BC Lions are 3-5 this season after they defeated the Tiger-Cats by a score of 27-24 last week. BC trailed 17-14 at halftime and they were tied at 24 in the fourth, but they kicked the winning field goal with 30 seconds left. The Lions out gained Hamilton by a total of 436-258, went 12-24 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Nathan Rourke threw for 370 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Justin McInnis caught five passes for 159 yards and one score. Zander Horvath rushed 16 times for 62 yards and one touchdown in the win. 

Prior to that game, BC defeated the Blue Bombers by a score of 35-19 and lost to the Argonauts by a score of 26-12, and they are currently last in the West Division. The Lions have scored 26.8 points per game with 311.3 passing yards and 112.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.1 points against per game this season. Nathan Rourke has thrown for 1,773 yards, seven touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Justin McInnis has 33 catches for 552 yards and one touchdown. Zander Horvath has rushed 56 times for 316 yards and seven scores this season. 

Calgary Stampeders Betting Preview

The Calgary Stampeders are 4-5 this year after they lost to the Argonauts by a score of 33-30 last week. Calgary trailed 19-17 at halftime, but they tied the game at 30 late in the fourth, before allowing a field goal with 12 seconds left for the loss. The Stampeders were out gained by a total of 440-249, went 9-20 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 5-3 in the game. Vernon Adams Jr threw for 159 yards and two interceptions, while Clark Barnes caught one pass for 37 yards. Dedrick Mills rushed 14 times for 79 yards in the game. 

Prior to that loss, Calgary defeated the Tiger-Cats by a score of 44-20 and defeated the Blue Bombers by a score of 52-30, and they are currently fourth in the West Division. The Stampeders have scored 39.1 points per game with 266.7 passing yards and 114.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 33.0 points against per game on defense. Vernon Adams Jr has thrown for 2,400 yards, 21 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Jalen Philpot has 36 receptions for 573 yards and five scores. Dedrick Mills has rushed 119 times for 707 yards and three touchdowns this year. 

Lions vs Stampeders Prediction 

BC comes into this matchup after surviving against Hamilton last week and they have won two in a row. The Lions should look better on offense, as Rourke will have another week to bounce back from that injury. Calgary lost to Toronto last week and while they score plenty of points, their defense has been brutal. The Stampeders have allowed 30+ points in four of their last five games and I think BC can take advantage. Take the Lions and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: BC Lions +4.5