CFL Week 9 Best Bets: Calgary Stampeders vs Ottawa Redblacks Prediction, 7/31/2025
- Lee Shipley
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
Game: Calgary Stampeders vs Ottawa Redblacks
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Location: TD Place Stadium in Ottawa
TV: TSN🇨🇦 CFL+🇺🇸
Get ready for some CFL action this Thursday! The Ottawa Redblacks (1-6) are playing host to the Calgary Stampeders (5-2) at TD Place Stadium. Calgary's coming in as 4.5-point favorites, and with a 52.5 total, it looks like we could see some points scored with Vernon Adams Jr. and Dru Brown under center. And hey, if you're looking for the best CFL predictions and info on every game each week, be sure to check out The Outlet SV!
STAMPEDERS TRENDS
Calgary is 6-2 ATS in its last 8
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Stampeders last 6.
REDBLACKS TRENDS
Ottawa is 3-11 ATS in its last 14
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Redblacks last 5.
The Calgary Stampeders Team Preview!
The Stampeders recently beat the Alouettes 31-23. Quarterback Vernon Adams had a solid game, throwing for 193 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions. Running back Dedrick Mills led the rushing attack with 78 yards and two touchdowns, while Erik Brooks was the top receiver with 66 yards. The Stampeders offense is pretty good, ranking second in the league in scoring with 28.9 points per game and third in total yards with 395.0 per contest.
They're also fifth in passing yards and average 127.6 rushing yards per game. On defense, the Stampeders are tough against scoring, only giving up 19.1 points per game, which is best in the CFL. However, they're near the bottom in the league when it comes to total yards and passing yards allowed. They've also given up an average of 95 rushing yards per game this season.
The Ottawa Redblacks
Team Preview!
The Redblacks recently lost to the Tiger-Cats 30-15. Despite the loss, Daniel Adeboboye had a strong rushing performance, averaging 14.0 yards per carry with a long run of 30 yards, though he didn't score. Justin Hardy led the team in receiving with 47 yards on 7 catches. Quarterback Dustin Crum threw for 149 yards but had an interception and no passing touchdowns.
Overall this season, the Redblacks are 9th in scoring with 21.1 points per game and rank 7th in total offense with 336.7 yards per game. On defense, they're giving up 29.0 points per game, which puts them 7th in the CFL, and are allowing 270.7 passing yards per game, ranking them 5th in the league.
The Stampeders Vs RedBlacks Game Prediction!
The Pick: Stampeders -4.5
I'm predicting the Calgary Stampeders will not only win but also cover the spread when they play the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday. While Ottawa has been good against the spread lately, covering in six of their last eight games, Calgary has a strong road record, covering in four of their last five away games. The biggest factor here is defense: Calgary's defense is stout, giving up only 19.1 points per game (best in the league), while Ottawa's defense struggles, allowing 29.0 points per game. I'm looking at a 34-21 victory for the Stampeders.
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