BC Lions at Calgary Stampeders odds, predictions, picks and best bets

Joe Williams | Sportsbook Wire

The BC Lions (0-2) take to the road to battle the Calgary Stampeders (0-1) Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Eastern at McMahon Stadium. Both sides are looking for their first taste of victory early in the 2019 CFL season.

The Stampeders won two of their three regular-season meetings against the Lions last season, but surprisingly BC was able to top the Stamps on Oct. 13 by a 26-21 score as 10 1/2-point underdogs. Ironically, that's the same exact spread for Saturday's game.

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BC Lions at Calgary Stampeders: By the Numbers

The Lions hit the road looking to improve against the number, as they're just 1-4 against the spread across the past five outings away from home.
BC has posted a 1-8 ATS record over the past nine games against losing teams, and they're 0-4 ATS in the past five against Western Conference foes.

The Stampeders are just 4-11 ATS across the past 15 against the Western Conference and 1-4 ATS in the past five against teams with a losing record.
Calgary is 17-6-3 ATS over the past 26 games following a bye week and 27-12 ATS over the past 39 following a straight-up loss.
The Stamps are 4-1 SU over the past five as a double-digit favorite, but they're just 1-5 ATS in the past six against teams when favored by 10 1/2 or more points. The under is 5-1 in those six outings, too.

BC Lions at Calgary Stampeders: Picks and Betting Tips

</div> Spread: The Lions ( +10.5, -110) have posted a 4-9-1 ATS mark in the past 14 battles against the Stamps (-10.5, -110). BC just hasn't shown many signs of life early on. The defending champs should roll them, and they're likely champing at the bit after a Week 1 loss to Ottawa. Moneyline: The Lions ( +350) are a great play if you enjoy losing money. The Stampeders (-470) are not a great play, either. Sure, they're supposed to win, but unless you bet serious bread they're just not worth the risk. Over/under: The UNDER ( 53.5, - 110) has cashed in each of the past five outings in this series. The under is also 5-2-1 in BC's past eight games on the road, while going 4-1 in Calgary's past five overall and 4-1 in their past five against the Western Conference, too. Take the under in this one. Follow Joe on Twitter <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/JoeWilliamsVI">@JoeWilliamsVI</a> MORE: <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/burmese-python-discovered-in-surprising-place/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Burmese python discovered in surprising place</a> <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/ufc-fighter-makes-opponent-flinch-by-screaming-in-his-face-during-staredown/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">UFC fighter makes opponent flinch by screaming in his face during staredown</a> <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/rangers-mike-minor-200th-strike-out-after-not-catching-foul-ball-on-purpose/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Rangers ripped for not catching easy foul ball so pitcher could reach milestone</a> <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/mariners-felix-hernandez-walk-off-mound-emotional/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">See Felix Hernandez's emotional walk off the mound for the Mariners</a> <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/baker-mayfield-dunks-on-antonio-brown-on-instagram/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Baker Mayfield dunks on Antonio Brown on Instagram</a></body></html>

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