Stampeders vs Lions Week 16 Picks and Predictions: Calgary Exploits BC's Regressing Defence

Week 16 in the CFL ends on Saturday night with a rematch between the Calgary Stampeders and BC Lions. The Stamps were upset at home last week in an overtime thriller. They also lost to the Lions by a single point in August. Oddsmakers are expecting another close contest.

Stampeders vs. Lions is a game Calgary is expected to win.

BC's defence has been struggling since losing their quarterback Nathan Rourke to a season-ending injury in Week 11. Calgary's offense is much better since Jake Maier took over as the No. 1 quarterback. BC's defensive backs T.J. Lee and Delvin Breaux Sr. are out.

Stampeders vs. Lions is a game I'm picking for Calgary. Stampeder team total is over 26.5 (-109 at BetRegal).

The Stampeders and Lions have played a number of close games this year. The Lions won the first one on a last-second field goal. Last week, Calgary lost to BC 31-29. Calgary's last five defeats came in close contests against the Lions and the Blue Bombers. Both teams have prolific offenses.

The total for this game opened at 55.5 and settled at 54. 5. The previous two games have been high-scoring. Both teams have looked vulnerable on the defensive side of the ball lately. Calgary's ground game is the best in the league, while the Stamps' defence allows a league-high 296 yards per game.

The Over is 12-5-1 in the Lions’ last 18 games overall and 10-4 in Calgary's previous 14 games.

Stampeders and Lions are playing in Week 16. Stampeder's DBs Branden Dozier, Tre Roberson, Titus Wall, Kamar Jordan, Darius Williams, Natrell Jamerson and T.J. Rayam are injured. Lions' DB Delvin Breaux is out, Sukh Chungh is injured, T J. Lee is also out and Nathan Rourke is unavailable.

Stampeders vs Lions weather. Calgary is the favourite.