The 2025 Labour Day Classic in the CFL will kick off on Sunday with a matchup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders. These rivals both have winning records entering Week 13 of the CFL season. But only one can win in this Sunday night matchup from Saskatchewan. Before kickoff, continue reading to get my keys to this game and my Blue Bombers vs Roughriders prediction.
Our Blue Bombers vs Roughriders Pick
- Pick: Saskatchewan Roughriders -3.5
- Confidence: 3/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Date & Time: Sunday, August 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EDT
- Venue: Mosaic Stadium, Regina
- Broadcast: TSN / CBSSN
Blue Bombers vs Roughriders Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Riders –3.5 | Bombers +185 / Riders –225 | 52.5 |
Key Storylines
Saskatchewan is 8-2 and looking to rebound from a loss last week on the road against the Calgary Stampeders. The Roughriders took steps back on both sides of the ball in that loss. This was the first time the defense of the Riders looked truly vulnerable and Saskatchewan will try to get their defense back on track to get back into the win column this weekend.
Winnipeg comes into this week at 6-4 and on a two-game winning streak. Winnipeg beat the Montreal Alouettes 26-13 in Week 12 and will look for a third win in a row here. The fact that the Bombers are getting healthier on offense is encouraging for them. But a more effective offense still might not be enough to trouble the Riders defense in Regina.
This is the first game of the annual two-game series between the Bombers and Riders. These teams will play again next week in the Banjo Bowl. That makes this game especially important as both teams will look to set the tone for the traditional rematch.
Quarterback Play
Zach Collaros has been efficient with a 75.3% completion rate for the season. But he has thrown as many interceptions as touchdowns (10 each) and needs to clean up the turnovers. He avoided turning the ball over in Week 12 and will need to do that again for Winnipeg to get a win here.
Trevor Harris was an early contender for Most Outstanding Player. But Harris threw two interceptions in last week’s loss to Calgary. All he needs to do is avoid turnovers to allow the Saskatchewan defense to give his team the advantage. Simply being a game manager would likely be good enough from Harris for his team to get a win this weekend.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Saskatchewan is 8-2 straight up and 7-3 against the spread for the year.
- Winnipeg is 6-4 both straight up and against the spread going into Week 13.
- Winnipeg has gone over the total in seven of their 10 games.
- Saskatchewan has gone under the total in six of their 10 games.
Blue Bombers vs Roughriders Model Projection
Score Projection: Winnipeg 24 – Saskatchewan 28
Win Probability: Winnipeg 40%, Saskatchewan 60%
Final Thoughts
This is a huge game in the West Division with both teams looking to bolster their playoff credentials. I think the Roughriders will be the team that helps their cause by winning and covering the spread at home here. Saskatchewan’s defense is the best in the CFL this year and they should take advantage of facing a quarterback in Collaros who regularly puts the ball in danger.
