CFL Week 20 Matchups and Predictions

As the 2025 CFL season approaches the playoffs, only three teams vie for two playoff spots in Week 20. This weekend sees the Winnipeg Blue Bombers hosting the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Bombers, at 8-8, can secure a playoff position with a win against the Roughriders (12-4) coupled with a loss for the Edmonton Elks in their game against the BC Lions.

The Bombers have had a shaky season, marked by a recent defeat against Edmonton, which was their fourth loss in the last six games. Conversely, the Roughriders secured a win against the Toronto Argonauts last week, winning their second consecutive match and maintaining an unbeaten record against Winnipeg this season.

The Edmonton Elks (7-9) face tough odds as they need to win their remaining matches and rely on the Bombers or Calgary Stampeders to falter. The Elks are poised but have had a weak history against the Lions.

In addition to the Bombers-Roughriders clash, a doubleheader on Saturday features the Ottawa Redblacks taking on the Montreal Alouettes with playoff implications abound. The Alouettes (9-7) have already clinched a postseason berth and are in contention for the East Division title, while Ottawa (4-12) struggles to overcome recent losses.

Finally, Toronto travels to play against Calgary. The Stampeders (9-7) must secure a victory to enter the playoffs while aiming to recover from inconsistent performances of late.

Betting Predictions

• Saskatchewan Roughriders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Friday, 8 p.m. ET)

  • Pick: Saskatchewan +7.5
  • Lean: Under 48.5

• Edmonton Elks at BC Lions (Friday, 10:30 p.m. ET)

  • Pick: Edmonton +5.5
  • Lean: Over 56.5

• Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks (Saturday, 3 p.m. ET)

  • Pick: Montreal -10.5
  • Lean: Over 50.5

• Toronto Argonauts at Calgary Stampeders (Saturday, 7 p.m. ET)

  • Pick: Calgary -9.5
  • Lean: Over 52.5