The Ottawa Redblacks visit the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at McMahon Stadium Week 3 of the CFL season. Ottawa comes into this game searching for their first win, while Calgary looks to extend its perfect start at 2–0. Here, we will take a closer look at both teams before giving you our Ottawa Redblacks vs Calgary Stampeders prediction for Saturday’s game.
Our Ottawa Redblacks vs Calgary Stampeders Pick
- Pick: Calgary Stampeders +1.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Ottawa Redblacks vs Calgary Stampeders
- Date & Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 4:00 PM ET
- Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, AB
- Broadcast: TSN / CBSSN
| Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa –1.5 | Ottawa –125 / Calgary +105 | O/U 51.5 |
Key Storylines
Recent form
- Calgary begins the season at 2–0 with wins over Hamilton (38–26) and Toronto (29–19).
- Ottawa is still seeking its first victory, falling 26–31 at Saskatchewan and 18–39 at home to Montreal.
Quarterback play
- Calgary’s quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. has averaged 292.5 yards per game through two weeks, ranking second in the CFL in passing yardage.
- Ottawa’s quarterback situation has been a mess, with Dru Brown missing last week due to injury. He is expected to play in this game, though.
Anticipated matchup advantages
- Calgary’s offensive line has created lanes and allowed minimal pressure, allowing Adams to find his targets.
- The Redblacks offensive line will need to be at its best this week with a compromised quarterback, or Dru Brown could deal with more issues from a health standpoint.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Calgary is 2-0 both straight up and against the spread this season.
- The Stampeders have split their two games in the over/under market.
- The Redblacks are 0-2 both straight up and against the spread in 2025.
- Ottawa has seen both of its first two games go over their respective totals.
Ottawa vs Calgary Model Projection
- Score Projection: Calgary 28 – Ottawa 17
- Win Probability: Calgary 68%, Ottawa 32%
Final Thoughts
Calgary enters this game with the momentum from a perfect start and strong offensive production. Ottawa should have its normal starting quarterback under center for this game, but there is no guarantee that Brown is where he needs to be physically to bring his team to a win here. Expect Calgary to control the game through balanced drives and opportunistic defense, covering the spread and keeping the total just under the number.
