Ottawa Redblacks vs BC Lions Picks and Predictions for Friday, September 12, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 09/09/2025, 08:27 PM ET

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The Ottawa Redblacks look for a fifth win in 13 games on Friday when visiting the BC Lions. Ottawa is 4-9 and last in the East division, six points behind first-place Hamilton. However, Ottawa will arrive for this matchup riding momentum after defeating BC 34-33 at home last Friday. However, Ottawa will have to fly across the country, and the game will be a late ET kickoff, which could affect their focus as there will be a three-hour time difference. The CFL season continues Friday, and our free football picks give up the best odds of winning.

Ottawa quarterback Dustin Crum has thrown for 1,203 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions. William Stanback is the leading rusher with 509 yards and two touchdowns, and Eugene Lewis is the leading receiver with 740 yards and five touchdown receptions. Ottawa is 7th in scoring at 25.5 points per game and seventh in points allowed at 29.1 points per game.

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The BC Lions look for their sixth win in 13 games when hosting the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday. BC is 5-7 and fourth in the West Division, 10 points behind first-place Saskatchewan. BC's defense came up short once again last Friday when giving up 34 points, 301 yards passing, and 112 yards rushing to Ottawa. BC quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 284 yards with one touchdown and two costly interceptions.

BC quarterback Nathan Rourke has 3,296 yards passing with 19 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. James Butler is the leading rusher with 945 yards and 9 touchdowns, and the leading receiver is Keon Hatcher with 1,073 yards and four touchdown receptions. BC is third in scoring, averaging 28.3 points per game, and 8th or next to last in points allowed at 29.8 points per game.

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Prediction Ottawa Redblacks vs BC Lions

BC will bounce back from a disappointing one-point loss to Ottawa last Friday on the road, with a strong effort at home this Friday, and avenge that loss. BC has a very talented and strong offense that is third in scoring at 28.3 points per game, but gives up far too many points, allowing an average of 29.8 points per game, which is next to last. However, the Lions will have the advantage of playing at home, and Ottawa must make a cross-country visit. BC quarterback Nathan Rourke will continue his strong season by carving up the Ottawa secondary with pinpoint accurate passes. Final Score Prediction: BC Lions win and cover ATS 37-27.

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