Prop Bets: Saskatchewan Roughriders VS Ottawa Redblacks 2025-10-03
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Ottawa Redblacks: A Playoff Party with a Side of Sausage
The Setup:
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-4, playoff locked in) host the Ottawa Redblacks (4-10, "we’re just here for the snacks") in a Week 18 clash that’s less about stakes and more about saving face. The Roughriders, favored by 3.5 points (-3.5 spread, implied probability ~62%), are a high-octane offense (7.06 YPP) led by A.J. Ouellette and Trevor Harris, but their defense is a sieve (9.10 YPP allowed). Ottawa, meanwhile, has the CFL’s worst defense (6.85 YPP allowed) and a QB in Dru Brown who’ll throw 400+ yards again if you look at him funny.
The Numbers That Make Me Smile:
- Saskatchewan’s offense vs. Ottawa’s defense: Like a toddler with a buffet—inevitable chaos. The Roughriders rank 2nd in YPP, while Ottawa allows 30+ points in 5/6 games.
- Ottawa’s offense vs. Saskatchewan’s defense: Also chaotic. The Redblacks’ 18 sacks (CFL worst) and leaky secondary (-27+ PPG in 4/5 games) will make this a "how many points until the clock strikes midnight?" affair.
- Totals: The Over/Under is 53.5 (-110), but with these two teams, "Over 53.5" is just a polite way of saying "get ready to chug a Gatorade."
The Gutsy Gambit:
- Pick: Saskatchewan -3.5 (decimal odds: 1.55 ≈ -150; implied probability 60%). They’re a machine on offense, but their defense might let Ottawa score enough to make you question your life choices.
- Lean: Over 53.5 (-110). With Saskatchewan’s offense and Ottawa’s D, we’re talking 55+ points. Maybe 60. Maybe a goose.
The Prop to Punt On:
No explicit player props in the context, but if you had to bet on rookie kicker Campbell Fair’s debut (replacing Brett Lauther), take Under 1 FG Made (-200). He’s a rookie. It’s the CFL. The grass is probably synthetic.
The Verdict:
Saskatchewan wins 38-27, covering the 3.5 spread but only barely. Ottawa’s D will look like a group of accountants trying to tackle a bull. The Over soars. And somewhere, a sportsbook executive cries into their coffee.
Play it safe, or play it funny. Either way, don’t bet on Ottawa. 🐎🔥
Created: Oct. 3, 2025, 12:05 p.m. GMT