Saskatchewan are tipped to cover as they boost their postseason chances.
The Roughriders have lost their last couple of games, but they are now back home where they have been a reliable moneyline and spread bet this season.
Key Numbers – Can Roughriders Go 6-2 Against The Spread At Home?
- Saskatchewan Roughriders have covered in 5 of their 7 home games
- The winning team has covered in each of the previous 10 meetings
- Calgary Stampeders have failed to cover in 5 of their last 7 games
- The Under has cashed in 8 of Saskatchewan’s previous 11 games
Stampeders Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Roughriders Won Last Meeting
- Calgary Stampeders lead the all-time series 98-74-3
- Saskatchewan Roughriders won 40-37 in overtime when the two teams last met on June 20
Calgary Stampeders Still In Playoff Race After Back-To-Back Wins
Calgary sit bottom of the division, but back-to-back wins mean they are still firmly in the playoff race at 7-8.
The Stampeders blew hot and cold through the first couple of months of the season, splitting their opening eight games.
They then suffered back-to-back defeats in August to lose ground in the postseason race, falling 33-30 at Toronto and 30-26 at home to the BC Lions.
Calgary avoided a third straight loss, beating Hamilton 28-23, only to then suffer back-to-back defeats to Edmonton, as they were beaten 38-28 at home and 53-16 on the road.
The Stampeders have reignited their playoff push in the past couple of weeks though, beating Ottawa 40-38 at home and 45-31 on the road.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Need Response To Consecutive Losses
Saskatchewan’s quest for back-to-back Grey Cups have suffered a setback in recent weeks, with back-to-back defeats dropping them to 8-6.
The Roughriders made a strong start to the season as they won six of their first eight games, but they have gone cold since the middle of August.
They lost 26-19 in Hamilton, and then suffered a 30-16 defeat when they paid a visit to the BC Lions.
Saskatchewan rallied to beat Toronto 28-24 and Winnipeg 32-26 in overtime at home, only to end September with consecutive defeats.
The Roughriders lost 19-6 in Winnipeg, and then returned from a bye week with a 31-24 loss at the BC Lions.