Redblacks vs Lions Prediction 10/9/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Redblacks vs Lions prediction for this CFL game on Friday, October 9th at BC Place in Vancouver, BC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview

The Ottawa Redblacks are 0-15 this season after they lost to the Tiger-Cats by a score of 34-16 last week. Ottawa led 16-13 at halftime, but they were outscored 21-0 in the second half for the disappointing loss. The Redblacks were out gained by a total of 470-293, went 7-19 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Bethel-Thompson threw for 208 yards, while McDonald caught two passes for 58 yards, Adeboboye rushed seven times for 74 yards in the game. 

Prior to that loss, Ottawa lost to the Stampeders by a score of 45-31 and the Stampeders again by a score of 40-38, and they are currently last in the East Division. The Redblacks have scored 23.7 points per game with 303.3 passing yards and 53.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 37.2 points against per game this season. McLeod Bethel-Thompson has thrown for 1,300 yards with eight touchdowns and three interceptions this season. 

BC Lions Betting Preview

The BC Lions are 9-6 this year after they defeated the Argonauts by a score of 24-17 in their last game. BC led 12-10 at halftime and they scored four field goals in the second half to secure the win and cover. The Lions out gained Toronto by a total of 393-338, went 14-24 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Rourke threw for 254 yards, while Jackson caught five passes for 94 yards. Butler rushed nine times for 64 yards in the win. 

Prior to that game, BC defeated the Roughriders by a score of 31-24 and the Alouettes by a score of 48-29, and they are currently second in the West Division. The Lions have scored 30.1 points per game with 321.5 passing yards and 119.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.5 points against per game this season. Nathan Rourke has thrown for 4,105 yards with 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this year, while Zander Horvath has rushed for 788 yards and 16 touchdowns. 

Redblacks vs Lions Prediction 

BC comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak, they are at home, and they are a huge favorite to get the win. The Lions continue to play great defense recently, as they have allowed 24 or fewer in three of their last five. Ottawa is winless this season and they have lost by at least 14 points in three of their last five games. The Redblacks have allowed 34+ points in four of their last five and just can’t put together a full game. This is a huge spread to cover in the CFL, but BC already has a 21 point win on the road. Take the Lions here.

David Racey's Pick: Lions -13.5