Lions -6.5 over Stampeders
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- Vernon Adams is set to return at quarterback for the Lions, which will give their offense the boost it needs to perform at a high level again.
- BC has given up just 28 points in their three home games this season, an average of just 9.3 points per game allowed.
In Week 10 of the CFL season, the BC Lions will play host to the Calgary Stampeders. BC enters in second place in the West Division at 6-2 on the season, while Calgary is in fourth place at 3-5. More important than the record for these teams, though, will be a key return at quarterback for BC. Here, we make our CFL betting picks for Stampeders vs Lions.
Stampeders vs Lions Betting Pick
Lions -6.5 over Stampeders
Why Bet on the Lions:
✅ The BC offense is set to get a huge lift in this game, as Vernon Adams is set to return at quarterback. Without Adams, the Lions were held to just 14 point against Winnipeg, and they should get back on track here.
✅ BC’s defense has been dominant at home so far this season, allowing under 10 points per game in their three home games.
✅ BC has gone 5-1 against West Division foes in 2023 thus far.
This game will be played at BC Place at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders will have to feel like they missed a golden opportunity in Week 9. They faced a Montreal team that was without Cody Fajardo due to injury, relying on a backup quarterback instead. But the Stamps could not get their offense going in that game, taking a disappointing loss to the Alouettes. Here, things could get even rougher for the Stamps as they head to BC Place for a game against arguably the best team in the CFL.
Getting pressure on Vernon Adams is going to be the key to this game for the Stampeders. This is the case for most defenses in most games, but that is especially true against a quarterback coming off of an injury.
BC Lions
The BC Lions lost their last game in blowout fashion against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. But they were relying on a backup quarterback in that contest, while Vernon Adams recovered from injury. Here, Adams should be back under center for the Lions, which should make a big difference in the way their offense operates.
So far this year, the Lions have lost just twice, with those losses coming against Winnipeg and Toronto. There is no shame in losing to either of those teams, as they are BC’s biggest Grey Cup competition this year. But with Adams back, the Lions have to like their chances in their games going forward, no matter who they face.
