The formidable Saskatchewan Roughriders aim to strengthen their West Division lead in a critical match against the Calgary Stampeders, scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Currently sporting an 8-1 record and having won their last four games, they recently triumphed over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with a score of 29-9. On the flip side, the Stampeders (6-3) managed to halt a potential three-game losing streak with a narrow 28-27 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
While Week 12 concludes with this significant match, it kicks off with the Montreal Alouettes hosting the Blue Bombers on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET, with Montreal (5-5) looking to break its three-game losing streak after being soundly defeated by the BC Lions last week.
The Blue Bombers are coming off a positive streak with a recent win against the Ottawa Redblacks, and last year, Winnipeg and Montreal had a balanced record against each other.
Another matchup features the Ottawa Redblacks hosting the Edmonton Elks on Friday, also at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Elks are seeking a third consecutive win, while the Redblacks, struggling at 3-7, are eager to climb away from the last place in the league.
As the action continues, the BC Lions visit the Toronto Argonauts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Lions look to capitalize on their momentum after upsetting Hamilton and defeating Montreal.
In betting odds, the SportsLine expert, Emory Hunt, endorses the following picks:
- Winnipeg over Montreal: Pick - Winnipeg -6.5
- Edmonton over Ottawa: Pick - Edmonton -3.
- BC over Toronto: Pick - BC -3.5
- Saskatchewan over Calgary: Pick - Saskatchewan -1.5
Hunt is a seasoned analyst with a strong football background, having successfully tackled several leagues, including the CFL, XFL, and USFL.
