So far, the Ottawa Redblacks are much more red than black. At least when it comes to betting on CFL results. Ottawa is splashing gamblers with red ink after one month of CFL action. This week that trend stands a good chance of continuing. The Redblacks are at the Saskatchewan Roughriders for a Friday night ESPN News matchup. The Roughriders are off to a promising start to the CFL season. Most important of all, Saskatchewan is making a nice profit for gamblers. The Roughriders show the complete look of a serious Grey Cup title contender.
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, July 8, 2022, 8:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Mosaic Stadium, Regina Saskatchewan |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN News |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Redblacks | +6 (-110) | 45 (-110) | +195 |  |
| Roughriders | -6 (-110) | 45 (-110) | -235 | |
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Redblacks at Roughriders SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the online betting public perception will make Ottawa a serious underdog. No causal gamblers want to step into the Roughriders with a weak Ottawa club. By contrast, the Roughriders are an easy sell to the public.
Wise Guys know that the Roughriders will be overpriced. Therefore, their task is to evaluate if the price is too high or if Saskatchewan can still cover the inflated price.
In the Redblacks
Last time out for Ottawa was a 34-31 loss to the BC Lions as 2-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 47.5. As a result, Ottawa is 0-3 straight up, 1-2 against the spread, and 1-2 under the total. Ottawa has CFL rankings of 4th for total offense, 7th for scoring offense, 6th for total defense, and 4th for points allowed.
Saskatchewan Gives Sportsbooks a Rough Ride
Saskatchewan is coming off a 44-21 home win over Montreal as 4.5-point chalk. Also, the game went over the total of 46. Now the Roughriders are 3-1 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 2-2 over and under the total. Saskatchewan ranks 3rd for scoring offense, 3rd for scoring offense, 2nd for total defense, and 3rd for points allowed.
Redblacks at Roughriders Against the Spread
Of major concern is that Ottawa has covered only seven of their most recent 25 games. The Redblacks have just one straight-up win in their last ten starts. Ottawa is 1-8 under the total in their previous nine outings. Also, the Redblacks are 1-7 straight up on the road. On the road, Ottawa is 1-4 to the under.
Overall, Saskatchewan is 5-1 against the spread in the last six games. The Roughriders are 8-3 straight up in their most recent 11 games. Saskatchewan is 4-9 under the total in their previous 14 games. Late on, the Roughriders have paid in four of their last six home games. Saskatchewan has won five of their most recent six home games straight up.
Specifically, in this series, the Redblacks are 2-4 vs. the odds against Saskatchewan. The Redblacks and Roughriders are 4-1 over the total in their last five matchups. And then at Saskatchewan, this series is 6-1 over the total.
Redblacks at Roughriders SBG Free Picks
Namely, Cody Fajardo gives the Roughriders a Betting on CFL advantage at quarterback. So far, Fajardo has a 97.5 QB rating with 8.5 yards per attempt and a 67% completion rate. He has a 4/2 TD/INT ratio. Jamal Morrow leads the CFL in rushing and keeps defenses honest.
Redblacks at Roughriders SBG Best Bet: Saskatchewan Roughriders.