{"id":153339,"date":"2025-09-18T20:14:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T20:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/153339\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T20:14:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T20:14:05","slug":"lions-vs-stampeders-prediction-picks-odds-for-cfl-week-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/153339\/","title":{"rendered":"Lions vs Stampeders Prediction, Picks & Odds for CFL Week 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

Knapp’s prediction: Vernon Adams Jr. gets the last laugh against BC.<\/p>\n

\"Trevor<\/p>\n

Sep 18, 2025 \u2022 16:06 ET<\/p>\n

\u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n

Photo By – Imagn Images. Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr (3) throws the ball during warmup.<\/p>\n

Week 16 features a Friday night battle between the 6-7 BC Lions and 8-4 Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vernon Adams Jr. will be highly motivated in his first game against his former team, and my Lions vs. Stampeders predictions expect the Calgary quarterback to lead his squad to a convincing win on home turf.<\/p>\n

Let’s dive into my CFL picks<\/a> for Friday, September 19, with kickoff set for 9:30 p.m. ET on TSN.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lions vs Stampeders prediction<\/p>\n

My Lions vs Stampeders pick: Stampeders -4.5 (-120 at BET99<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Fresh off a Week 15 bye, the Calgary Stampeders<\/a>\u00a0will be chomping at the bit to rebound from their latest road loss in Edmonton.<\/p>\n

The Stamps offense dried up in that 31-19 decision to Edmonton, but all signs point towards Vernon Adams Jr. & Co. getting back on track against the BC Lions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite the Leos coming off a 38-27 win over Ottawa, their defense has been shredded over the past stretch, allowing 33.8 points per game over their last five contests.<\/p>\n

On the season, BC is allowing opponents to post a 110.6 passer rating while converting 50.4% of the time on second down, with only Edmonton entering with a worse stop rate. To make matters worse for the Lions, top corner Garry Peters is listed as questionable with a knee injury ahead of Friday.<\/p>\n

While Nathan Rourke and the BC offense have found traction over the past month, the Lions could also be shorthanded on that side of the ball. All-Star tackle Dejon Allen remains sidelined with a triceps injury, while starting LT Jarell Broxton, running back James Butler, and slotback Jevon Cottoy were each limited in practice this week and both carry questionable tags.<\/p>\n

Take Calgary to pull away on Saturday at McMahon Stadium, where four of its five wins this year have come by double digits.<\/p>\n

Lions vs Stampeders same-game parlay (SGP)<\/p>\n

\"Bet99\" <\/a><\/p>\n

Stampeders -4.5<\/p>\n

Stampeders first quarter -0.5<\/p>\n

Despite BC’s 7-3 ATS mark in its last 10 head-to-head meetings with Calgary, the Lions’ coaching staff underwent a massive overhaul in the offseason, with head coach Rick Campbell and offensive coordinator Jordan Maksymic let go after four seasons.<\/p>\n

Calgary has jumped out to a first quarter lead in three consecutive contests, and Adams will be highly motivated to prove his former team wrong after being benched in favor of Nathan Rourke last year.<\/p>\n

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Lions vs Stampeders odds
\nLions vs Stampeders live odds<\/p>\n

Lions vs Stampeders opening odds<\/p>\n

Spread: BC +5.5 (-110) | Calgary -5.5 (-110)
\nMoneyline: BC +200 | Calgary -250
\nOver\/Under: Over 54.5 (-110) | Under 54.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

Lions vs Stampeders trend<\/p>\n

Calgary is 5-2 straight up at home this season, while BC is 3-4 SU on the road.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How to watch Lions vs Stampeders and game info<\/p>\n

Location
\nMcMahon Stadium, Calgary, AB<\/p>\n

Date
\nFriday, September 19, 2025<\/p>\n

Kick-off
\n9:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV
\nTSN<\/p>\n

Lions vs Stampeders key injuries<\/p>\n

Lions: Garry Peters DB (Questionable), Jarell Broxton OL (Questionable), James Butler RB (Questionable), Jevon Cottoy SB (Questionable), Bradlee Anae DL (Questionable), Tibo Debaillie DL (Questionable), Dejon Allen OL (Out).
Stampeders: Jalen Philpot WR (Questionable), Justin Herdman-Reed LB (Doubtful), Sheldon Arnold DB (Out), Aaron Crawford LS (Out), Anton Haie DB (Out), Malik Henry WR (Out), Jason Janvier-Messier DL (Out), Marquel Lee LB (Out), Folarin Orimolade DL (Out), Shaun Peterson DL (Out).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lions vs Stampeders weather<\/p>\n

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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