{"id":823358,"date":"2026-07-24T15:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/823358\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T15:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:53:11","slug":"argonauts-vs-lions-prediction-picks-odds-for-cfl-week-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/823358\/","title":{"rendered":"Argonauts vs Lions Prediction, Picks &#038; Odds for CFL Week 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                           <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dfd52286-df36-4138-9eec-b26e3b281af9.PNG\" alt=\"Rob Paul - Betting Analyst at Covers.com\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"covers-mini-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/img.covers.com\/covers\/icons\/global-icons\/covers-c-new.svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/writers\/rob-paul\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rob Paul<\/a><br \/>\n                             \u2022 Betting Analyst<\/p>\n<p>                    5+ years betting experience<\/p>\n<p>\n            Updated:<br \/>\nJul 24, 2026 , 08:11 AM ET<\/p>\n<p>                \u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n<p class=\"covers-Articlemodern-cutLine\">With Nathan Rourke out for the BC Lions on Saturday, the Toronto Argonauts are poised to win a high-scoring game on the road, per our CFL expert.<\/p>\n<p>Photo By &#8211; Reuters Connect. Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly (12) throws a pass.<\/p>\n<p>The BC Lions will host the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m. ET from BC Place in Vancouver without their star QB, Nathan Rourke.<\/p>\n<p>With Rourke out, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/cfl\/odds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CFL odds<\/a> have Toronto as a 3.5-point betting favorite in a game our Argonauts vs. Lions predictions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/picks\/cfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CFL picks<\/a> project to be one-sided.<\/p>\n<p>Who will win Argonauts vs Lions: Argonauts -3.5 (-115)<\/p>\n<p>No Nathan Rourke for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/cfl\/teams\/main\/british-columbia-lions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BC Lions<\/a> means big trouble against a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/cfl\/teams\/main\/toronto-argonauts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto Argonauts<\/a> team that lives and dies by winning high-scoring games.<\/p>\n<p>Even with Rourke in the lineup, the Lions had been struggling. They&#8217;re 1-4 ATS this season due in large part to a defense that&#8217;s giving up 31.2 PPG and 312.6 yards through the air.<\/p>\n<p>Against teams with top-level QBs, BC has allowed 37.6 PPG, and the Argonauts certainly have a top-tier QB in Chad Kelly. With Kelly behind center, the Argos are putting up 32.3 PPG and 440.3 yards behind the CFL&#8217;s most potent passing attack (356.2 yards per game).<\/p>\n<p>Given how difficult this matchup will be for the Lions without Rourke, I&#8217;d be willing to take Toronto to cover favored by as many as 5.5 points.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=covers.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"googleLink border-0 bg-lighter rounded-2 py-2 px-3 d-flex gap-2 justify-content-between align-items-center mb-5\" data-linkcont=\"Article-Google-Preferences-Click\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784908391_250_google-preferred-source-badge.png\" width=\"102\" height=\"36\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>Argonauts vs Lions total prediction: Over 57.5 (-108)<\/p>\n<p>Though Rourke isn&#8217;t taking the field for the Lions, they should be able to do enough damage with Chase Brice at the helm for this Over to hit&#8230; mainly because the Argos&#8217; defense is a mess.<\/p>\n<p>Toronto is allowing the third-most yards per game (424.5) and PPG (34.5) this season, and has hit the Over in four of six games.<\/p>\n<p>With the Lions having a talented playmaker group led by Keon Hatcher Sr. and Justin McInnis, they should be able to push for 25+ points, and the Argos can do the rest.<\/p>\n<p>Kelly is second in the league in both passing TDs (15) and yards (2,126) and has a loaded wide receiver room capable of torching the Lions&#8217; iffy pass defense. The Over is worth considering at any number below 59.5.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784908391_82_logo.png\" alt=\"Covers\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\/> COVERS INTEL: The Over is 5-0 in the Lions&#8217; last five games at home and 4-0 in the Argos&#8217; last four games as a road favorite.<\/p>\n<p>Argonauts vs Lions same-game parlay<\/p>\n<p>If Rourke were playing in this game, it would be must-watch TV. But even without him, the Argos&#8217; style of play lends itself to electric high-scoring games.<\/p>\n<p>However, with the clear QB advantage in Kelly, Toronto should pull off a decisive road win against the Lions. I&#8217;m expecting the Argos to put up 35+ points against this BC pass defense.<\/p>\n<p>Argonauts vs Lions SGP<\/p>\n<p>Argonauts vs Lions weather<\/p>\n<p>With weather expected to be a factor in Vancouver on Saturday (60% chance of precipitation), BC Place will likely close its retractable roof.<\/p>\n<p>Argonauts vs Lions odds<\/p>\n<p>Spread: Argonauts -3.5 (-115) | Lions +3.5 (-105)<br \/>\nMoneyline: Argonauts -218 | Lions +180<br \/>\nOver\/Under: Over 57.5 (-108) | Under 57.5 (-112)<\/p>\n<p>Argonauts vs Lions key injuries<\/p>\n<p>Argonauts: Janarion Grant WR (Questionable), Dymere Miller WR (Questionable), Dakoda Shepley OL (Questionable), Cameron Judge LB (Questionable), Lirim Hajrullahu K (Questionable).<br \/>Lions: Nathan Rourke QB (OUT), Andrew Peirson OL (Questionable), Gary Peters DB (Questionable), Christophe Beaulieu DB (Questionable).<\/p>\n<p>Argonauts vs Lions trend<\/p>\n<p>The Argonauts are 6-0 ATS in their last six meetings with the Lions.<\/p>\n<p>How to watch Argonauts vs Lions and game info<\/p>\n<p>Location<br \/>\nBC Place, Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n<p>Date<br \/>\nSaturday, July 25, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Kick-off<br \/>\n7 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<p>TV<br \/>\nTSN<\/p>\n<p> Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.<br \/>Not intended for use in MA.<br \/>Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. 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