Roughriders vs Redblacks Prediction 7/3/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Roughriders vs Redblacks prediction for this CFL game on Friday, July 3rd at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

Saskatchewan Roughriders Betting Preview

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 2-1 this season after they lost to the Argonauts by a score of 40-34 last week. Saskatchewan trailed 20-17 at halftime and 33-31 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed a touchdown with 4:32 left to seal the loss. The Roughriders out gained Toronto by a total of 475-393, went 14-23 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Trevor Harris threw for 409 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while KeeSean Johnson caught 10 passes for 112 yards and one score. Quali Conley rushed eight times for 50 yards and one touchdown in the game. 

Saskatchewan started the season with a 31-27 win over the Lions and a 40-37 win over the Stampeders, and they are currently second in the West Division. The Roughriders have scored 35.0 points per game with 391.7 passing yards and 91.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 34.7 points against per game this season. Trevor Harris has thrown for 1,175 yards, eight touchdowns, and one interception, while Kian Schaffer-Baker has caught 27 passes for 384 yards and two scores. AJ Ouellette (questionable) has rushed 33 times for 153 yards this season. 

Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview

The Ottawa Redblacks are 0-3 this year after they lost to the Alouettes by a score of 37-35 in their last game. Ottawa trailed 21-6 at halftime, but cut the deficit to 34-28 in the fourth quarter, before allowing a score with 59 seconds left to seal the loss. The Redblacks were out gained by a total of 460-347, went 8-18 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Jake Maier threw for 336 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Justin Hardy caught seven passes for 119 yards and one score. Greg Bell rushed nine times for 40 yards in the loss. 

Ottawa started the season with a 29-21 loss to the Elks and a 44-24 loss to the Argonauts, and they are currently last in the East Division. The Redblacks have scored 26.7 points per game with 273.3 passing yards and 60.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 36.7 points against per game this season. Jake Maier has thrown for 820 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Ayden Eberhardt has 15 receptions for 203 yards and one score. Daniel Adeboboye has rushed 15 times for 85 yards and one touchdown this year. 

Roughriders vs Redblacks Prediction

Ottawa comes into this game looking for their first win of the season, but they did play better in last week’s loss to Montreal. The Redblacks have struggled on both sides of the ball, but they will be at home for this game. Saskatchewan is 2-1 through three games, but those two wins came by a combined five points and their starting running back is probably out. I do think the Roughriders will win, but I like Ottawa to keep this one close. Take the Redblacks and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: Redblacks +5.5