Redblacks -1 (-110) over Roughriders
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- Mason Fine is still set to start at quarterback for the Roughriders, and he has failed to score an offensive touchdown in two starts for Saskatchewan.
- Fine has two passing touchdowns in three games this season, with both coming against the Calgary Stampeders. One of those was a Hail Mary pass that was caught off of a deflection, making Fine’s performance worse than his numbers show.
The final game of the CFL Week 9 schedule will pit the Ottawa Redblacks against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Quarterback changes have drastically impacted the seasons of both teams, and they are set to have an impact on this game as well. Here, we make our CFL betting picks for this Redblacks vs Roughriders matchup from Regina.
Redblacks vs Roughriders Betting Pick
Redblacks -1 (-110) over Roughriders
Why Bet on the Redblacks:
✅ The Ottawa offense has performed well in two of the last three games with Dustin Crum at the helm, averaging 28.7 points per game over that span.
✅ Meanwhile, the Roughriders have been horrible offensively with Mason Fine at quarterback, scoring 11 points per game in his two starts.
✅ Fine has been especially bad for the Roughriders, throwing two touchdowns to just four interceptions since taking over under center.
This game will be played at Mosaic Stadium at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
Ottawa Redblacks
The Ottawa Redblacks enter Week 9 of the CFL season with a 3-4 record. But their fortunes for this season have turned around over the last few weeks, as Dustin Crum has led them to some respectability on the offensive side of the ball. Here, the Redblacks will look to bounce back from a poor performance against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to get back to .500 on the season.
With Crum at quarterback, the Redblacks have played well in two games, while struggling in their two games against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. But Ottawa is better on both sides of the ball than Saskatchewan entering Week 9, and a rebound performance from Crum will be expected here.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders got off to a solid start to this season, thanks in large part to their defense. But switching over to Mason Fine at quarterback, a move necessitated by injury, has really hampered the ability of the Roughriders to win games. In this contest, the Riders will aim to get back on track offensively to end their three-game losing streak.
Mason Fine has gone two games without contributing a touchdown for Saskatchewan. He has also thrown four interceptions in his three appearances this season. You can fail to score, or you can turn the ball over, but you can’t afford to do both in professional football. Simply put, Fine needs to be better, or things will not be fine for the Riders.
