Steven Psihogios

Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.

Diamondbacks vs. Angels SGP predictions July 12: Bet on L.A. to win, Trout to deliver in +350 ticket

Diamondbacks vs. Angels predictions

Some late-night MLB action is a good place to look for some MLB SGP opportunities on Saturday.

The pregame narrative: A pitching advantage makes the Los Angeles Angels an intriguing pick to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks. The over is my lean on a night where both teams should be able to score a fair amount. Lastly, I’m banking on a strong performance from a surging Mike Trout.

Check out my Diamondbacks vs. Angels predictions, featuring Trout.

Diamondbacks vs. Angels predictions

Parlay: Angels ML | Over 7.5 runs | Trout over 1.5 total bases (+350)

Angels moneyline (-115): I need more than a couple of strong starts to buy back in on Zac Gallen.

The former MLB All-Star boasts a sterling 0.69 ERA and 1.62 FIP across his last two outings, but those numbers paint a very different picture than his season-long stats.

Gallen has been downright brutal. He owns a 5.15 ERA and 4.76 FIP, and one look at his Baseball Savant page suggests these results are warranted:

  • 18th-percentile xERA (4.74)
  • 33rd-percentile xBA (.259)
  • 7th-percentile hard-hit rate (48.0%)

He is surrendering both contact and power, which is not a combination you like to see from your starter.

Conversely, Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi has been solid this season. He pairs a 3.02 ERA with a 3.86 FIP, and L.A. has won two of his last three outings.

The Angels’ offence is also heating up ahead of this contest. They’ve scored 21 runs across their last three games, including six in yesterday’s series-opening victory.

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Over 7.5 runs (-186): While Los Angeles’ offence is beginning to heat up, Arizona’s has been hot all year long.

Scoring is not an issue for the Diamondbacks. They’re averaging the fourth-most runs per game in the majors (5.08).

Chase Field’s hitter-friendly confines aren’t the sole reason for their production, either. Arizona has been able to score runs in bunches on the road. It ranks sixth in away scoring (5.02 runs/game).

The Diamondbacks’ combo of strong offence and poor pitching has led to plenty of overs. They’re seventh in MLB in overs percentage (54.4%).

Conversely, the Angels have also been a very strong overs bet. They rank eighth in overs percentage (53.9%).

L.A. has topped this total in five consecutive games. Arizona has done so in nine of its last 11.

Trout over 1.5 total bases (-103): Trout finds himself cashing this prop the old-fashioned way.

The superstar outfielder is showing off elite power ahead of this contest. He has four extra-base hits — including three home runs — across his last six outings.

In last night’s matchup against Arizona, he cashed this wager with a double that carried an exit velocity of 113 miles per hour.

Trout isn’t overly familiar with Gallen, but he has gone 1-for-3 off the righty with his lone hit being a homer.

Diamondbacks vs. Angels predictions made at 2:40 p.m. on 07/12/2025.

Chelsea vs. PSG SGP predictions July 13: Back Chelsea, Enzo Fernandez in +650 parlay for final

Chelsea vs. PSG predictions

The FIFA Club World Cup comes down to a matchup between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

The pregame narrative: Both sides suffered a loss early in this tournament. Now, these clubs find themselves one win away from a title. Can PSG continue to clamp down on its opponents en route to its first FCWC title, or will Chelsea win it all for a second time?

Check out my Chelsea vs. PSG SGP predictions for the final on July 13, featuring Enzo Fernandez.

Chelsea vs. PSG predictions

Parlay: Chelsea to win or tie | Under 5.5 goals | Enzo Fernandez to score or assist (+650)

Chelsea to win or tie (+130): PSG has been an impenetrable force this tournament, hence why it holds commanding -335 odds to win the trophy.

Les Parisiens have only conceded one goal through six matches, with the lone marker coming in a shocking 1-0 loss to Botafogo earlier in the tournament.

It’s hard to view PSG and think about anything other than their most recent result, a 4-0 drubbing of Real Madrid in the semifinal.

So why am I picking Chelsea?

Well, The Blues have been superb offensively. They’ve struck twice in five of six matches and have totalled 11 goals in their last four outings.

Additionally, they’ve shown a great ability to limit their opposition over the same stretch. Chelsea has only conceded two goals in its previous four.

Chelsea will have its hands full with the reigning Champions League winners, but at this price, I will gladly give it a go with the underdog.

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Under 5.5 goals (-2,000): This leg comes with some exorbitant odds, but it does bring this ticket from +575 to +650.

PSG is not conceding much in this tournament, making it difficult to believe that Chelsea will have an extraordinary offensive performance even in a winning effort.

I’m not expecting Les Parisiens to fill the net in this contest, either, with Chelsea holding its opposition to small outputs in recent outings.

In the 12 combined matches these squads have played at the FCWC, the under on this total has hit every time.

Fernandez to score or assist (+310): Fernandez has been outspoken about the heat at the FIFA Club World Cup, but his play on the pitch suggests he’s done well to manage it.

The midfielder leads Chelsea in goals and assists, providing one marker and three helpers through six contests.

He was especially impactful in his club’s win over Fluminense, delivering two assists in the 2-0 victory.

Fernandez is arguably playing his best soccer since coming over from Benfica. I expect him to be a driving force in the title match.

Chelsea vs. PSG predictions made at 12:57 p.m. on 07/12/2025.

Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon predictions: Best bet for 2025 men’s final

Sinner vs. Alcaraz Wimbledon predictions

Another chapter in the budding rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be written in the Wimbledon final.

The latest: Fans were treated to an absolute classic the last time these two shared a tennis court at the French Open final. A repeat performance is always in the range of outcomes when the very best do battle. Will Alcaraz get the upper hand yet again? Or can Sinner get revenge and win as an underdog?

Check out my Sinner vs. Alcaraz Wimbledon predictions for the July 13 men’s final.

Sinner vs. Alcaraz Wimbledon predictions

Best bet: Sinner to win (+100)

Losses don’t come much more heartbreaking than Sinner’s defeat in the French Open final.

The Italian raced out to a two-set lead and failed to convert on three championship points in the fourth before Alcaraz ultimately completed the comeback.

A loss like that is sure to stick with anybody, and I’m betting that Sinner makes good on his opportunity to get even.

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Aside from revenge, there are several reasons to expect Sinner to win this match at even money.

The first is recent form. Nobody has navigated the competition at The Championships better than him. He has only lost two sets at the tournament, while Alcaraz has dropped six.

Consequently, Sinner’s ability to stifle his opponents (and a very unfortunate retirement from Grigor Dimitrov) has allowed him to limit his time on court.

Sinner has only played 11 hours and 45 minutes at Wimbledon, while Alcaraz has played 16 hours and 31 minutes.

A near five-hour gap in court time is significant. As these competitors enter the late stages of this match, that difference could become magnified.

Alcaraz has the better career record on grass (35-3 vs. 30-12), but Sinner has the better serve on this surface. He has won 80.4% of his service points on grass across the last 52 weeks. Alcaraz has won 76.3% of his in the same span.

Ultimately, added motivation, a significant court time advantage, and a slight serving edge have me siding with Sinner in another thriller.

Key stat: Sinner beat Alcaraz in four sets during their lone match at Wimbledon (2022).

Sinner vs. Alacaraz Wimbledon predictions made at 9:52 a.m. on 07/12/2025.

Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon predictions: Best bet for 2025 men’s final

Sinner vs. Alcaraz Wimbledon predictions

Another chapter in the budding rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be written in the Wimbledon final.

The latest: Fans were treated to an absolute classic the last time these two shared a tennis court at the French Open final. A repeat performance is always in the range of outcomes when the very best do battle. Will Alcaraz get the upper hand yet again? Or can Sinner get revenge and win as an underdog?

Check out my Sinner vs. Alcaraz Wimbledon predictions for the July 13 men’s final.

Sinner vs. Alcaraz Wimbledon predictions

Best bet: Sinner to win (+100)

Losses don’t come much more heartbreaking than Sinner’s defeat in the French Open final.

The Italian raced out to a two-set lead and failed to convert on three championship points in the fourth before Alcaraz ultimately completed the comeback.

A loss like that is sure to stick with anybody, and I’m betting that Sinner makes good on his opportunity to get even.

Full Wimbledon betting markets

Aside from revenge, there are several reasons to expect Sinner to win this match at even money.

The first is recent form. Nobody has navigated the competition at The Championships better than him. He has only lost two sets at the tournament, while Alcaraz has dropped six.

Consequently, Sinner’s ability to stifle his opponents (and a very unfortunate retirement from Grigor Dimitrov) has allowed him to limit his time on court.

Sinner has only played 11 hours and 45 minutes at Wimbledon, while Alcaraz has played 16 hours and 31 minutes.

A near five-hour gap in court time is significant. As these competitors enter the late stages of this match, that difference could become magnified.

Alcaraz has the better career record on grass (35-3 vs. 30-12), but Sinner has the better serve on this surface. He has won 80.4% of his service points on grass across the last 52 weeks. Alcaraz has won 76.3% of his in the same span.

Ultimately, added motivation, a significant court time advantage, and a slight serving edge have me siding with Sinner in another thriller.

Key stat: Sinner beat Alcaraz in four sets during their lone match at Wimbledon (2022).

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Sinner vs. Alacaraz Wimbledon predictions made at 9:52 a.m. on 07/12/2025.

Amanda Anisimova vs. Iga Swiatek Wimbledon predictions: Best bet for 2025 women’s final

Anisimova vs. Swiatek Wimbledon predictions

Not many people expected the Wimbledon women’s final to look like this.

The latest: An Amanda Anisimova vs. Iga Swiatek final wasn’t top of mind. We can, however, expect a new winner to be crowned at The Championships. Anisimova is a long shot. Swiatek is among the favourites at any tournament. Will we see one more upset at a tournament overflowing with them?

Check out my Anisimova vs. Swiatek Wimbledon predictions for the July 12 women’s final.

Anisimova vs. Iga Swiatek Wimbledon predictions

Best bet: Anisimova to win (+185)

Expect the unexpected is the mantra of Wimbledon 2025.

This tournament has been ripe with shocking results. It started with French Open winner Coco Gauff getting bounced in the first round, and now includes an absolute stunner with Anisimova downing Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal.

Can the American give us one more? I say she can.

Anisimova is the world No. 12, but that doesn’t paint a very fair picture of her skills. She was once considered a tennis prodigy before taking a break from the sport entirely in 2023.

Since returning, she has been as consistent as anybody on the WTA tour, racking up a 52-25 record since 2024.

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Anisimova has looked especially sharp on grass courts this year. In addition to qualifying for the Wimbledon final, she was also the runner-up at the Queen’s Club Championships just one month ago.

She boasts a 12-2 record on grass in 2025.

Her opponent, Swiatek, hasn’t historically been a dominant force on grass. This is the first time she has ever advanced beyond the quarterfinal at the All England Club.

The Polish tennis star also hasn’t needed to navigate a very difficult path, having not played a WTA top-15-ranked competitor to this point in the tournament.

One other factor working in Anisimova’s favour is unfamiliarity. These two have never played before.

Above all, Anisimova is demonstrating a very strong all-around game. I’ll gladly roll with the player who just toppled the world No. 1 and odds-on favourite to win Wimbledon at this price.

Key stat: Anisimova ranks 48th among all WTA competitors in break points saved percentage (59.3%), while Swiatek sits 90th (55.6%).

Anisimova vs. Swiatek Wimbledon predictions made at 3:47 p.m. on 07/10/2025.

Amanda Anisimova vs. Iga Swiatek Wimbledon predictions: Best bet for 2025 women’s final

Anisimova vs. Swiatek Wimbledon predictions

Not many people expected the Wimbledon women’s final to look like this.

The latest: An Amanda Anisimova vs. Iga Swiatek final wasn’t top of mind. We can, however, expect a new winner to be crowned at The Championships. Anisimova is a long shot. Swiatek is among the favourites at any tournament. Will we see one more upset at a tournament overflowing with them?

Check out my Anisimova vs. Swiatek Wimbledon predictions for the July 12 women’s final.

Anisimova vs. Swiatek Wimbledon predictions

Best bet: Anisimova to win (+185)

Expect the unexpected is the mantra of Wimbledon 2025.

This tournament has been ripe with shocking results. It started with French Open winner Coco Gauff getting bounced in the first round, and now includes an absolute stunner with Anisimova downing Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal.

Can the American give us one more? I say she can.

Anisimova is the world No. 12, but that doesn’t paint a very fair picture of her skills. She was once considered a tennis prodigy before taking a break from the sport entirely in 2023.

Since returning, she has been as consistent as anybody on the WTA tour, racking up a 52-25 record since 2024.

Full Wimbledon betting markets

Anisimova has looked especially sharp on grass courts this year. In addition to qualifying for the Wimbledon final, she was also the runner-up at the Queen’s Club Championships just one month ago.

She boasts a 12-2 record on grass in 2025.

Her opponent, Swiatek, hasn’t historically been a dominant force on grass. This is the first time she has ever advanced beyond the quarterfinal at the All England Club.

The Polish tennis star also hasn’t needed to navigate a very difficult path, having not played a WTA top-15-ranked competitor to this point in the tournament.

One other factor working in Anisimova’s favour is unfamiliarity. These two have never played before.

Above all, Anisimova is demonstrating a very strong all-around game. I’ll gladly roll with the player who just toppled the world No. 1 and odds-on favourite to win Wimbledon at this price.

Key stat: Anisimova ranks 48th among all WTA competitors in break points saved percentage (59.3%), while Swiatek sits 90th (55.6%).

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Anisimova vs. Swiatek Wimbledon predictions made at 3:47 p.m. on 07/10/2025.

Wimbledon men’s semifinal picks and predictions: Best bets for Fritz vs. Alcaraz, Sinner vs. Djokovic

Wimbledon predictions

The Wimbledon semifinal is a star-studded affair with elite matchups for fans and bettors alike to look forward to.

The latest: Taylor Fritz is playing some of the best tennis of his career, but even at his best, Carlos Alcaraz remains an overwhelming favourite. A must-see showdown between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will determine who earns the last spot in the Wimbledon men’s final.

Check out my top Wimbledon predictions for July 11, featuring a pick on both matches.

Wimbledon predictions: Men’s semis

Best bet: Alcaraz -2.5 sets (+125)

A semifinal run for Fritz is certainly impressive, but now is the time to dissect his results.

Fritz has lost six sets en route to the Wimbledon semis, more than any other competitor remaining. Each of his first two matches went the distance.

His level of competition is worth noting, too. Fritz is the only player remaining who hasn’t faced an ATP top-15-ranked opponent.

Fritz’s most notable win at this tournament was his last, a four-set victory over world No. 20 Karen Khachanov.

Needless to say, a matchup against Alcaraz presents a completely different set of challenges.

Alcaraz was dialled in during his quarterfinal win over Cameron Norrie. The Spaniard dispatched the British tennis star in three sets.

His grass-court record is impossible to ignore as well. Alcaraz is a sterling 10-0 on the surface this year and 30-1 since 2023, including two Wimbledon titles during this stretch.

The American is a heavy server who has a good, but not elite, return game. Alcaraz has the return game to neutralize Fritz’s serve and a strong enough serve to expose what holes he does have as a returner.

These two have squared off twice, with Alcaraz winning both in straight sets. I’m dubious of Fritz’s ability to win a set off the Spaniard until I see it happen.

Key stat: Alcaraz has won two of his last three matches in straight sets.

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Sinner vs. Djokovic best bet

Sinner -1.5 sets (-120): I’m not going to sit here and hold Sinner’s poor performance versus Grigor Dimitrov against him.

Yes, the Italian was down 0-2 and likely on his way to losing before an untimely retirement. No, that didn’t stop him from getting by the world No. 10 Ben Shelton in straight sets.

I’m going to chalk Sinner’s close call as a stellar performance from a very talented Dimitrov, and not an indictment against his level of play.

After all, those are still the only two sets Sinner has lost to this point at Wimbledon.

No remaining competitor has lost fewer sets than Sinner, and this is the part of the tournament where time on court starts to become a factor.

It’s especially worth highlighting as Sinner gets ready to face 38-year-old Djokovic.

The Serbian has defied aging better than anyone, but Father Time is undefeated. Take a quick glance at the time on court difference between the two:

  • Djokovic: 13 hours and 23 minutes.
  • Sinner: Nine hours and 50 minutes.

Sinner is the only competitor remaining who hasn’t spent 13-plus hours on court at Wimbledon. This will work in his favour with unusually warm temperatures in the forecast for London this weekend.

Sinner has won four consecutive matches against Djokovic, making it fair to believe that he has the Serbian’s number.

Wimbledon predictions made at 12:20 p.m. on 07/10/2025.

Wimbledon men’s semifinal picks and predictions: Best bets for Fritz vs. Alcaraz, Sinner vs. Djokovic

Wimbledon predictions

The Wimbledon semifinal is a star-studded affair with elite matchups for fans and bettors alike to look forward to.

The latest: Taylor Fritz is playing some of the best tennis of his career, but even at his best, Carlos Alcaraz remains an overwhelming favourite. A must-see showdown between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will determine who earns the last spot in the Wimbledon men’s final.

Check out my top Wimbledon predictions for July 11, featuring a pick on both matches.

Wimbledon predictions: Men’s semis

Best bet: Alcaraz -2.5 sets (+138)

A semifinal run for Fritz is certainly impressive, but now is the time to dissect his results.

Fritz has lost six sets en route to the Wimbledon semis, more than any other competitor remaining. Each of his first two matches went the distance.

His level of competition is worth noting, too. Fritz is the only player remaining who hasn’t faced an ATP top-15-ranked opponent.

Fritz’s most notable win at this tournament was his last, a four-set victory over world No. 20 Karen Khachanov.

Needless to say, a matchup against Alcaraz presents a completely different set of challenges.

Alcaraz was dialled in during his quarterfinal win over Cameron Norrie. The Spaniard dispatched the British tennis star in three sets.

His grass-court record is impossible to ignore as well. Alcaraz is a sterling 10-0 on the surface this year and 30-1 since 2023, including two Wimbledon titles during this stretch.

The American is a heavy server who has a good, but not elite, return game. Alcaraz has the return game to neutralize Fritz’s serve and a strong enough serve to expose what holes he does have as a returner.

These two have squared off twice, with Alcaraz winning both in straight sets. I’m dubious of Fritz’s ability to win a set off the Spaniard until I see it happen.

Key stat: Alcaraz has won two of his last three matches in straight sets.

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Sinner vs. Djokovic best bet

Sinner -1.5 sets (+105): I’m not going to sit here and hold Sinner’s poor performance versus Grigor Dimitrov against him.

Yes, the Italian was down 0-2 and likely on his way to losing before an untimely retirement. No, that didn’t stop him from getting by the world No. 10 Ben Shelton in straight sets.

I’m going to chalk Sinner’s close call as a stellar performance from a very talented Dimitrov, and not an indictment against his level of play.

After all, those are still the only two sets Sinner has lost to this point at Wimbledon.

No remaining competitor has lost fewer sets than Sinner, and this is the part of the tournament where time on court starts to become a factor.

It’s especially worth highlighting as Sinner gets ready to face 38-year-old Djokovic.

The Serbian has defied aging better than anyone, but Father Time is undefeated. Take a quick glance at the time on court difference between the two:

  • Djokovic: 13 hours and 23 minutes.
  • Sinner: Nine hours and 50 minutes.

Sinner is the only competitor remaining who hasn’t spent 13-plus hours on court at Wimbledon. This will work in his favour with unusually warm temperatures in the forecast for London this weekend.

Sinner has won four consecutive matches against Djokovic, making it fair to believe that he has the Serbian’s number.

Wimbledon predictions made at 12:20 p.m. on 07/10/2025.

CFL Week 6 predictions, picks and best bets: Take the over in Calgary vs. Saskatchewan, pick BC to win

CFL Week 6 predictions

The CFL season is in full swing, and the league’s landscape is starting to take shape.

The latest: The Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders are two of the West Division’s best, but I’m expecting a low-scoring game between the pair. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats should lean on their passing attack and beat the Ottawa Redblacks comfortably. Lastly, bet on the BC Lions to rout the Edmonton Elks.

Check out the latest CFL Week 6 predictions for the games beginning Friday, July 11.

CFL Week 6 predictions

Best Bet: Stampeders/Roughriders under 52.5 points (-110)

This appears to be a tailor-made shootout at first glance.

The Stampeders rank third in points per game (29.0) while the Roughriders are tied for first (33.8). That alone should lead most bettors to take the over.

But how do these teams create offence?

Saskatchewan and Calgary want to do one thing, and that’s run the football. Here are their pass and rush offence numbers from the 2025 campaign:

TeamRush yards per gamePass yards per game
Calgary129.8 (2nd)256.3 (7th)
Saskatchewan138.5 (1st)244.0 (9th)

Both teams deploy top-tier rushing offences, but neither has shown a real ability to lean on the passing attack.

And there’s every reason to believe that the Roughriders will be able to ride A.J. Ouellette in this contest.

Calgary has the worst run defence in the CFL.

The Stampeders are ceding a league-high 5.9 yards per carry. In their lone loss of the season, to the lowly 1-4 Ottawa Redblacks, they surrendered an absurd 7.7 yards per carry.

Expect a boffo performance from Saskatchewan’s rushing attack, and a methodical pace that leads to a low-scoring contest.

Key stat: The Stampeders allow the lowest passing efficiency in the league (80.0), which should further incentivize the Riders to run the ball.

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Tiger-Cats -5.5 (-110): Hamilton’s passing attack should open this game up, allowing bettors to expect a one-sided contest.

Bo Levi Mitchell is leading a dominant Tiger-Cats aerial assault, ranking second in passing yards (1,219) while sporting a sterling 9:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Mitchell’s arm has taken over in recent games. The Ti-Cats have won their last two outings by 13 and 18 points, respectively.

Winning by five-plus shouldn’t be an issue against a reeling Redblacks defence. Ottawa is surrendering the third-highest passing efficiency to opponents this year (104.7).

Additionally, the Redblacks have failed to cover this spread in three of four games.

Lions -2.5 (-112): I predict BC to follow a similar path to victory as Hamilton in Week 6.

While not as prolific, the Lions also boast an elite pass attack. They’re second in passing yards per game (298.4) while Nathan Rourke owns a 5:2 TD-to-INT ratio.

Edmonton hasn’t demonstrated much of an ability to stop the pass. The Elks are allowing the most passing yards per game to their opponents (326.3).

Naturally, their pass defence has allowed their opponents to rack up some pretty high point totals. Edmonton is giving up the most points per game in the CFL (34.5), and has lost by three-plus points in three of its four contests.

CFL Week 6 predictions as of 10:03 a.m. on 07/10/2025.

CFL Week 6 predictions, picks and best bets: Take the over in Calgary vs. Saskatchewan, pick BC to win

CFL Week 6 predictions

The CFL season is in full swing, and the league’s landscape is starting to take shape.

The latest: The Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders are two of the West Division’s best, but I’m expecting a low-scoring game between the pair. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats should lean on their passing attack and beat the Ottawa Redblacks comfortably. Lastly, bet on the BC Lions to rout the Edmonton Elks.

Check out the latest CFL Week 6 predictions for the games beginning Friday, July 11.

CFL Week 6 predictions

Best Bet: Stampeders/Roughriders under 52.5 points (-110)

This appears to be a tailor-made shootout at first glance.

The Stampeders rank third in points per game (29.0) while the Roughriders are tied for first (33.8). That alone should lead most bettors to take the over.

But how do these teams create offence?

Saskatchewan and Calgary want to do one thing, and that’s run the football. Here are their pass and rush offence numbers from the 2025 campaign:

TeamRush yards per gamePass yards per game
Calgary129.8 (2nd)256.3 (7th)
Saskatchewan138.5 (1st)244.0 (9th)

Both teams deploy top-tier rushing offences, but neither has shown a real ability to lean on the passing attack.

And there’s every reason to believe that the Roughriders will be able to ride A.J. Ouellette in this contest.

Calgary has the worst run defence in the CFL.

The Stampeders are ceding a league-high 5.9 yards per carry. In their lone loss of the season, to the lowly 1-4 Ottawa Redblacks, they surrendered an absurd 7.7 yards per carry.

Expect a boffo performance from Saskatchewan’s rushing attack, and a methodical pace that leads to a low-scoring contest.

Key stat: The Stampeders allow the lowest passing efficiency in the league (80.0), which should further incentivize the Riders to run the ball.

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Tiger-Cats -4.5 (-110): Hamilton’s passing attack should open this game up, allowing bettors to expect a one-sided contest.

Bo Levi Mitchell is leading a dominant Tiger-Cats aerial assault, ranking second in passing yards (1,219) while sporting a sterling 9:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Mitchell’s arm has taken over in recent games. The Ti-Cats have won their last two outings by 13 and 18 points, respectively.

Winning by five-plus shouldn’t be an issue against a reeling Redblacks defence. Ottawa is surrendering the third-highest passing efficiency to opponents this year (104.7).

Additionally, the Redblacks have failed to cover this spread in three of four games.

Lions -2.5 (-110): I predict BC to follow a similar path to victory as Hamilton in Week 6.

While not as prolific, the Lions also boast an elite pass attack. They’re second in passing yards per game (298.4) while Nathan Rourke owns a 5:2 TD-to-INT ratio.

Edmonton hasn’t demonstrated much of an ability to stop the pass. The Elks are allowing the most passing yards per game to their opponents (326.3).

Naturally, their pass defence has allowed their opponents to rack up some pretty high point totals. Edmonton is giving up the most points per game in the CFL (34.5), and has lost by three-plus points in three of its four contests.

CFL Week 6 predictions as of 10:03 a.m. on 07/10/2025.