Toronto Argonauts vs Ottawa Redblacks Prediction 10-14-23 CFL Picks

The Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts meet Saturday in CFL action at BMO Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview 

The Ottawa Redblacks need a win after losing 9 of their last 10 games. The Redblacks have lost 5 straight road games. Dustin Crum is completing 69 percent of his passes for 2,653 yards, 7 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Justin Hardy and Jaelon Acklin have combined for 1,555 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Nate Behar has 39 receptions. The Ottawa Redblacks ground game is averaging 126.4 yards per contest, and Devonte Williams leads the way with 828 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Ottawa is allowing 27.5 points and 395.9 yards per game. Frankie Griffin leads the Ottawa Redblacks with 64 tackles, Bryce Carter has 12 sacks and Brandin Dandridge has 5 interceptions.

Toronto Argonauts Betting Preview 

The Toronto Argonauts are 13-2 on the season and have won 7 of their last 8 games. The Argonauts have yet to lose at home this season. Chad Kelly is completing 68.6 percent of his passes for 3,563 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. DaVaris Daniels and Damonte Coxie have combined for 1,416 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Cam Phillips has 36 receptions. The Toronto Argonauts ground game is averaging 112.7 yards per contest, and A.J. Ouellette leads the way with 959 and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Toronto is allowing 21.4 points and 375.2 yards per game. Adarius Pickett leads the Toronto Argonauts with 92 tackles, Folarin Orimolade has 9 sacks and Robertson Daniel has 4 interceptions.

Trends

The RedBlacks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Argonauts are 19-7-2 ATS in their last 28 home games and 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 games overall. The over is 7-2 in RedBlacks last 9 games overall. The under is 4-1 in Argonauts last 5 games overall. The RedBlacks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Toronto and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 meetings.

Randy’s Pick

The Ottawa Redblacks aren’t winning or covering numbers despite being underdogs in every game. The Redblacks are tough to back on the road, given their defense is ninth in total defense and eighth in scoring defense. The Toronto Argonauts are arguably the best team in the league and are ranked first in scoring offense and second in scoring defense. The Argos beat the Redblacks by 13 points in week 10. This game shouldn’t be any different, even if the Argonauts already clinched the top seed in the East. I’ll lay the chalk.