Week 20 CFL Picks 2024

Calgary Stampeders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Friday)

At Hamilton, the Ticats return from their bye week chasing a fourth home win in their final appearance at Tim Hortons Field this season but are just 2-7 against the West Division. Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell continues to lead the CFL in passing yards (4,576), 300-yard games (eight) and TDs (26) but also interceptions (16). The Stampeders have struggled mightily this season away from McMahon Stadium (0-7) but are also just 2-4-1 versus East Division competition.

Pick: Hamilton.

Ottawa RedBlacks at Toronto Argonauts, (Saturday)

Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts can complete the East Division’s playoff picture.

The Argos (9-7) host Ottawa (8-7-1) on Saturday afternoon. They can clinch second in the East Division with a win and gain home-field advantage in the opening round of the playoffs.

Toronto will be the more-rested squad against Ottawa and definitely have momentum. The Argos are coming off wins over Montreal (37-31 at BMO Field on Sept. 28) and the Bombers (14-11 in Winnipeg on Friday night).

Toronto halted Winnipeg’s eight-game win streak. Its defence registered seven sacks, with Folarin Orimolade getting two and an interception.

Ottawa has dropped four straight, including a 19-12 decision to Montreal on Monday. The Redblacks didn’t score a touchdown en route to being swept by the Alouettes for a second straight season.

Pick: Toronto.

Montreal Alouettes at B.C. Lions (Saturday)

At Vancouver, Vernon Adams Jr. will start for the Lions. Nathan Rourke was 15-of-23 passing for 200 yards with two interceptions in last week’s 39-8 loss to Saskatchewan to fall to 3-5 since returning to B.C. Montreal makes the long trek West following a short week. It’s unclear whether Fajardo will start and if he does, how long he’ll remain in the game. The Als can definitely win with Alexander but the home team would appear to need this game much more than the defending Grey Cup champions heading into the playoffs.

Pick: B.C.

Last week: 3-1.

CP’s overall record: 44-30.

(Canadian Press)