The unbeaten RedBlacks take it on the road again to Saskatchewan take on the Roughriders on Friday night. The Riders without starting QB Darian Durant are a large +6.5 home underdog for this game. The total line is a surprisingly high 55 considering the QB situation.
The RedBlacks have jumped out to an early lead in the East Division behind the stellar play of Trevor Harris at quarterback. In Ottawa’s straight-up 3-0-1 (3-1 against the spread) start, he leads the CFL in both total passing yards (1,475) and passing touchdowns (9). Last week against Toronto in a 30-20 win on the road, he threw for 392 yards while completing 28-of-31 attempts.
Saskatchewan is still looking for its first SU win of the new season in three tries and it may have to try and win this game without the services of quarterback Darian Durant. Recent X-Rays on his injured ankle came back negative, but he is still listed as doubtful for this Friday’s game.
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Betting Trends
- The Red Blacks are 8-1 against the spread in their last 9 games.
- Ottawa is 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 road games.
- The game total has gone over in 6 of Ottawa’s last 9 games against the Rough Riders.
- Saskatchewan is 2-6 against the spread in their last 8 games.
- The Rough Riders are 4-2 straight up in their last 6 home games against Ottawa.
Injury Report
Ottawa Redblacks
QB Henry Burris Finger expected to miss 4-6 weeks
Saskatchewan Roughriders
QB Darian Durant Ankle expected to miss Friday vs. Ottawa Redblacks
