The Toronto Argonauts (6-6) and BC Lions (7-6) meet Friday at BC Place. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (CBSSN/TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Argonauts vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The Argonauts have dropped the past 2 games despite a solid offensive performance. Toronto is averaging 27.5 points per game (PPG) in the 2 losses, but it is allowing 36.0 PPG. The Over has easily cashed in both outings.
Toronto has failed to cover the past 3 games, while going a dismal 3-8 against the spread (ATS) in the past 11 outings. The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games.
For BC, it is looking to avenge a 35-27 loss in the opener at Toronto when it was a 4-point favorite. The Over (48) comfortably cashed in that game.
After a 5-game losing streak due to a bevy of injuries, the Lions have re-discovered the offense, averaging 37.5 PPG in the past 2 games, while allowing just 17.5 PPG. They’ve covered both outings after an 0-5 ATS skid, while the Over and Under have alternated in the past 4 games.
Argonauts at Lions odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:31 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Argonauts +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Lions -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Argonauts +4.5 (-110) | Lions -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 52.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Argonauts at Lions key injuries
Argonauts
- DL Jared Brinkman (ankle) out
- WR Dejon Brissett (knee) out
- DB Jonathan Edouard (elbow) out
- DL Thiadric Hansen (hip) out
- DB Jamie Harry (hip) out
- LB Daniel Kwamou (knee) out
- OL Gregor Mackellar (toe) out
- LB Wynton McManis (groin) out
BC Lions
- DL Nathan Cherry (knee) questionable
- OL David Knevel (ankle) questionable
- FB David Mackie (hamstring) questionable
- DL Amir Siddiqi (knee) questionable
- OL Anu Una (knee) questionable
For updates: See CFL injury reports
Argonauts at Lions picks and predictions
Prediction
Lions 34, Argonauts 23
Moneyline
BC (-225) will set you back more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk and not enough reward for a standalone bet. While it’s not highly recommended, if you folded the Lions into a multi-leg parlay, it isn’t the end of the world, although it does suck a little value out of your ticket.
PASS.
Against the spread
Back the LIONS -4.5 (-110) in this revenge game. The Lions were manhandled in Week 1 at Toronto, and they’ll be looking to even the score.
The Lions are getting healthy, and playing well lately, while the Argos have key players littering the injury report.
Over/Under
OVER 52.5 (-110) is a solid play in this Week 15 matchup.
These teams combined for 62 points on a total of 48 in the opener, and plenty of points can be expected in the rematch.
The Over is 2-1 in the past 3 games for BC, while it has scored 27 or more points in 3 straight, while allowing 23 or more points in 5 of the past 7 outings.
For Toronto, it has hit the Over in 2 in a row, and 4 of the past 5 outings, while scoring 23 or more points in 4 of the 5 games, while allowing 25 or more points in 4 of the past 5 outings, too.
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