Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: TD Place Stadium — Ottawa, Ontario
Surface: Hybrid turf
Capacity: ~24,000
Broadcast: TSN / CFL+ streaming
Weather Outlook — Ottawa, Ontario
Conditions: Warm, partly cloudy summer evening
Temperature: ~79°F (26°C) at kickoff
Humidity: ~63%
Wind: 7–11 mph from the southwest
Impact:
Light crosswinds may affect deep throws
Humidity could slow defensive pursuit late in the game
Overall: Good scoring conditions
Team Records & Recent Form
Saskatchewan Roughriders (2‑1‑0)
Points For: 78
Points Against: 69
Trend:
Offense showing strong rhythm, especially in second halves
Defense opportunistic but vulnerable to long drives
Road form: 1–1 this season
QB play has been efficient with limited turnovers
Ottawa Redblacks (0‑3‑0)
Points For: 52
Points Against: 94
Trend:
Offense struggling to sustain drives
Defense allowing explosive plays, especially on the perimeter
Home form: 0–1 this season
Special teams remain a bright spot
Injury Report (Projected)
Saskatchewan Roughriders
RB1 — Questionable (ankle)
WR2 — OUT (hamstring)
DT — Probable (shoulder)
Impact: Loss of WR2 limits vertical threats; RB1’s status affects Saskatchewan’s ability to control tempo.
Ottawa Redblacks
QB — Questionable (hand)
WR1 — Probable (groin)
CB — OUT (knee)
Impact: Ottawa’s secondary depth is thin; Saskatchewan may attack boundary matchups.
Key Player Matchups
Saskatchewan QB vs. Ottawa Secondary
Ottawa’s secondary has allowed multiple explosive plays this season. Saskatchewan’s QB should have favorable matchups, especially against Ottawa’s backup boundary corner.
Ottawa QB vs. Saskatchewan Pass Rush
If Ottawa’s QB plays through injury, quick throws will be essential. Saskatchewan’s edge rushers could disrupt timing.
Saskatchewan RB vs. Ottawa Front Seven
Ottawa’s run defense has been inconsistent. If Saskatchewan’s RB1 is active, he could control early downs.
Ottawa WR1 vs. Saskatchewan Boundary Corners
Ottawa’s WR1 is the offense’s best weapon. Saskatchewan must avoid giving up chunk plays on isolation routes.
Series History
All‑Time Meetings: Saskatchewan leads 21–11
Last 10 Meetings: Saskatchewan leads 7–3
In Ottawa: Saskatchewan has won 4 of the last 5
Trend:
Saskatchewan typically wins close games
Ottawa’s offense has struggled historically against Saskatchewan’s defensive schemes
Betting Trends
Saskatchewan
6–2 in last 8 games
Overs hit in 5 of last 7
Saskatchewan has scored 24+ points in 6 straight games
Roughriders are 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Ottawa
Ottawa
1–7 in last 8 games
Unders hit in 4 of last 6
Ottawa has allowed 30+ points in 3 straight games
Redblacks are 2–6 ATS in last 8 home games
GAME ODDS
Saskatchewan Roughriders – 5
Ottawa Redblacks 57
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 2, 2026
