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Jim Feist's FREE Pick, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
9/28 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET
CFL (783) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (784) SASKATCHEWAN
Take: (784) SASKATCHEWAN
Reason: The matchup between the Ottawa Redblacks (8-5) and the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-7) on Saturday, September 28, 2024, has Ottawa looking for their first playoff berth since 2018, but they face a tough challenge on the road against a resurgent Roughriders team. The Redblacks have been inconsistent lately, losing three of their last four games. Injuries have been a significant issue, particularly on defense, where key players like linebackers Adarius Pickett and Jovan Santos-Knox are sidelined. Offensively, Jeremiah Masoli has stepped in for the injured Dru Brown at quarterback, but despite solid performances, the team has struggled to find offensive consistency. Ottawa's defense has been vulnerable, particularly on the road, allowing an average of 35 points per game. They have also been turnover-prone, giving the ball away eight times in their last two outings.The Roughriders recently snapped a seven-game winless streak with a 37-29 victory over the Calgary Stampeders. Trevor Harris, back from injury, has been in excellent form, throwing for 903 yards over his last three games. Running back Ryquell Armstead made a huge impact in his debut, rushing for 207 yards. Defensively, Saskatchewan has been opportunistic, leading the league with 35 takeaways. Their defense could capitalize on Ottawa's turnover issues, giving them a strong chance to cover the spread at home. Saskatchewan, buoyed by their recent form and home-field advantage, Should cover this spread here on Saturday. Your free play is on Saskatchewan.
Jim Feist's FREE Pick, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
9/28 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET
CFL (783) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (784) SASKATCHEWAN
Take: (784) SASKATCHEWAN
Reason: The matchup between the Ottawa Redblacks (8-5) and the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-7) on Saturday, September 28, 2024, has Ottawa looking for their first playoff berth since 2018, but they face a tough challenge on the road against a resurgent Roughriders team. The Redblacks have been inconsistent lately, losing three of their last four games. Injuries have been a significant issue, particularly on defense, where key players like linebackers Adarius Pickett and Jovan Santos-Knox are sidelined. Offensively, Jeremiah Masoli has stepped in for the injured Dru Brown at quarterback, but despite solid performances, the team has struggled to find offensive consistency. Ottawa's defense has been vulnerable, particularly on the road, allowing an average of 35 points per game. They have also been turnover-prone, giving the ball away eight times in their last two outings.The Roughriders recently snapped a seven-game winless streak with a 37-29 victory over the Calgary Stampeders. Trevor Harris, back from injury, has been in excellent form, throwing for 903 yards over his last three games. Running back Ryquell Armstead made a huge impact in his debut, rushing for 207 yards. Defensively, Saskatchewan has been opportunistic, leading the league with 35 takeaways. Their defense could capitalize on Ottawa's turnover issues, giving them a strong chance to cover the spread at home. Saskatchewan, buoyed by their recent form and home-field advantage, Should cover this spread here on Saturday. Your free play is on Saskatchewan.
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