BC Lions at Calgary Stampeders Tips – CFL Opener

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Predictions & Tips for BC Lions at Calgary Stampeders

As a betting underdog, the BC Lions are expected to cover. With a great recent record against Calgary, the Lions look strong on both sides of the football.

• Last season, the BC Lions defeated Calgary 3-1
• The BC Lions have won each of their last three road games in Calgary
• There were almost 55.8 points per game in last season's 4 meetings
• Since 2014, the Calgary Stampeders have led the series 24-17
• During their last meeting in November 2022, the BC Lions won 30-16

Form for the BC Lions

The BC Lions finished the regular season with a 12-6 record before losing in the Division Finals.

After winning eight of their first nine games, the Lions lost only to back-to-back defending Grey Cup champions Winnipeg.

It also included a 44-3 blowout of a championship-winning Toronto team.

Despite losing five of their remaining nine games in the second half of the season, BC still made the playoffs.

In the division semi-finals, the Lions defeated Calgary 30-16, but lost 28-20 to Winnipeg in the West Final.

Form for Calgary Stampeders

In 2022, Calgary posted a 12-6 regular season record, but fell at the first hurdle in the playoffs.

Despite their strong start, the Stampeders struggled over the next few weeks, losing three times to Winnipeg and twice to BC.

In the next few weeks, they picked up their play to go into the postseason in good shape.

The Calgary Stampeders won four of their remaining six games, setting up a clash with the BC Lions in the West semi-finals.

In the regular season, the Stampeders went 1-2 against the Lions, and lost 30-16 in the postseason.

My CFL free today pick

BC had Calgary's number last season, so we're taking the Lions and the points.