Toronto Argonauts at Calgary Stampeders Picks and Predictions for Saturday, October 18, 2025
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The Toronto Argonauts visit the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. ET at McMahon Stadium and can be seen on CBSSN/CFL+. Toronto is 5–12 (3rd East), and Calgary is 9–7 (3rd West, tied with BC for 2nd). Make sure you are ready for all of the CFL action by checking out our free CFL picks.
Team leaders
Toronto: Nick Arbuckle 4,370 passing yards, 26 TDs; Spencer Brown 310 rushing yards, 1 TD, 15 INTs; Damonte Coxie 854 receiving yards, 6 TDs.
Calgary: Vernon Adams 3,749 passing yards, 18 TDs, 14 INTs; Dedrick Mills 1,225 rushing yards, 10 TDs; Dominique Rhymes 792 receiving yards, 5 TDs.
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Toronto relies on its passing game. Arbuckle has spread the ball around to Brissett, Coxie, and Mital, and the Argonauts have kept drives alive with short throws mixed with deeper passes over the middle and down the field. The run game hasn’t added much, so keeping the quarterback protected matters the most. The Argonauts have given up 52 sacks, and turnovers have been costly in close games.
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Calgary mixes the run and pass well. Mills has powered the offense all year, and that sets up chances downfield for Rhymes, Philpot, and Alford. The defense is strong up front with Hicks and Hutchings combining for 18 sacks, while Greene leads the secondary with five interceptions. When the Stampeders play consistently on the ground and through the air, they control the pace and are hard to beat.
Matchup keys
Toronto’s protection vs. Calgary’s rush: Arbuckle must have time to throw. Pressure has often led to turnovers.
Calgary run game vs. Toronto defense: Mills faces a defense that’s allowed big rushing totals most of the year.
Big plays downfield: Calgary creates more scoring chances from long passes. Toronto needs to limit those.
Turnovers: Both teams have been hurt by mistakes. The one who limits turnovers the best will likely win.
Playoff picture
Toronto: Out of contention but playing for pride and as a spoiler.
Calgary: A win could secure 2nd place in the West and a home playoff game. A loss could drop them into a three-way fight with BC and Winnipeg.
Toronto Argonauts vs. Calgary Stampeders Prediction
Calgary’s steady ground game and stronger defense give it an advantage. Toronto can move the ball through the air, but pass protection problems make it hard to sustain drives. If Calgary makes big gains on first down, the Stampeders will be hard to beat. Final Score Prediction: Calgary Stampeders win and cover ATS 34-23
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