Redblacks vs Roughriders Prediction 8/7/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Redblacks vs Roughriders prediction for this CFL game on Friday, August 7th at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview

The Ottawa Redblacks are 0-7 this season after they lost to the Alouettes by a score of 34-13 last week. Ottawa trailed 24-13 at halftime and failed to score any points in the second half for the ugly loss. The Redblacks were out gained by a total of 504-375, went 9-21 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 4-0 in the game. Jake Maier threw for 311 yards and one interception, while Justin Hardy caught seven passes for 77 yards. Greg Bell rushed six times for 19 yards in the loss.

Prior to that game, Ottawa lost to the Blue Bombers by a score of 36-34 in overtime and lost to the Elks by a score of 40-17, and they are currently last in the East Division. The Redblacks have scored 23.7 points per game with 298.9 passing yards and 59.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 35.3 points against per game this season. Jake Maier has thrown for 2,027 yards, eight touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Ayden Eberhardt has 39 catches for 538 yards and two touchdowns. Greg Bell has rushed 56 times for 217 yards this season. 

Saskatchewan Roughriders Betting Preview

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 5-2 this year after they defeated the Elks by a score of 28-26 in their last game. Saskatchewan led 14-13 at halftime and 28-19 in the fourth quarter, but they barely hung on for the win. The Roughriders out gained Edmonton by a total of 319-318, went 11-21 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Trevor Harris threw for 239 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Dhel Duncan-Busby caught four passes for 66 yards. Quali Conley rushed 14 times for 61 yards in the game. 

Prior to that win, Saskatchewan lost to the Elks by a score of 36-34 and defeated the Tiger-Cats by a score of 38-7, and they are currently second in the West Division. The Roughriders have scored 33.1 points per game with 322.0 passing yards and 97.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.9 points against per game this season. Trevor Harris has thrown for 2,254 yards, 17 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Kian Schaffer-Baker has 45 receptions for 704 yards and four scores. AJ Ouellette (OUT) has rushed 63 times for 288 yards this year. 

Redblacks vs Roughriders Prediction 

Ottawa comes into this matchup looking for their first win of the season, but they have allowed 34+ points in four of their last five games. The Redblacks have done a decent job competing, but they did lose by 21 points last week. Saskatchewan has won three of their last four games, but they have only covered this number once in their seven games this year. I don’t love backing a winless team, but I like the Redblacks and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: Redblacks +7