Calgary Stampeders vs Saskatchewan Roughriders Picks and Predictions for Friday October 2 2026
The Calgary Stampeders visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan, on Friday, October 2, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET with coverage on TSN and CFL+. Calgary enters at 7-8 after defeating Ottawa 45-31, while Saskatchewan is 8-6 after falling 31-24 to BC. The clubs are separated by only two points in the West Division standings, making this a significant late-season matchup. At the time of this writing a reliable conventional point spread had not been widely released, while the total is sitting around 62.5. Be sure to check out our free CFL picks for more CFL predictions throughout the season.
Stampeders Keep Their Season Alive
Calgary enters Week 18 with a 7-8 record and some badly needed momentum following its 45-31 victory over Ottawa. The Stampeders had endured a difficult stretch before that result, making the offensive breakout particularly encouraging as the schedule moves into October.
The Stampeders have demonstrated considerable scoring upside throughout the season. Their problem has been consistency, particularly defensively. Calgary allowed 40 points to Ottawa on September 19 before surrendering another 31 in the rematch, meaning its last two games alone produced 78 and 76 combined points.
This matchup is much more difficult than Ottawa, but Saskatchewan has also shown some vulnerability recently. Calgary doesn’t necessarily need to dominate defensively if its offense continues producing at a high level. With the Stampeders sitting just two points behind Saskatchewan, there is also substantial postseason urgency attached to this matchup.
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Roughriders Try to Respond at Mosaic Stadium
Saskatchewan enters at 8-6 following a 31-24 road loss to BC. The Roughriders remain directly in the middle of a crowded West Division race, with BC also at 8-6 and both Winnipeg and Calgary sitting close behind.
The Riders have been stronger at Mosaic Stadium, where the current CFL statistical picture shows them at 5-2. That home-field performance becomes important against a Calgary team that has struggled to remain consistent from week to week.
Saskatchewan’s concern is its recent defensive performance against BC. The Lions generated enough offense to win 31-24, and Calgary now arrives after scoring 45. If the Stampeders can carry that offensive rhythm into Regina, the Roughriders may have to win another high-scoring game rather than relying exclusively on their defense.
Calgary Stampeders vs Saskatchewan Roughriders Picks and Prediction
Pick: Saskatchewan Roughriders
Without a trustworthy conventional spread available yet, Saskatchewan is the side selection. The Roughriders are 8-6 compared with Calgary’s 7-8 mark and have been considerably more dependable at Mosaic Stadium. Calgary’s 45-point performance against Ottawa was impressive, but Ottawa remains winless and represents a much easier defensive matchup. Saskatchewan should offer substantially more resistance while possessing enough offense to answer Calgary’s scoring. Give the home team the edge in an important West Division matchup.
Pick: Over 62.5
The number is high, but Calgary’s recent games have repeatedly turned into shootouts. The Stampeders’ last two contests produced 78 and 76 combined points, and Saskatchewan’s latest game against BC reached 55 despite the Riders scoring only 24. Calgary’s offense is coming off a 45-point performance, while its defense remains vulnerable enough to give Saskatchewan opportunities throughout the night. A game in the neighborhood of 34-30 puts this total directly in play.
Final Picks: Saskatchewan Roughriders and Over 62.5
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