Kickoff: 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT)
Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta (Capacity: ~35,000)
Broadcast: TSN / RDS
Weather Forecast (Calgary, AB)
Temperature: ~64°F (18°C) at kickoff, dropping into the mid-50s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (6–10 mph)
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no weather-related disruptions expected.
Injury Report
BC Lions (6–7–0):
QB Vernon Adams Jr. – Healthy, coming off a 3-TD performance.
WR Alexander Hollins – Probable (hamstring).
RB William Stanback – Healthy, averaging 4.7 YPC.
Calgary Stampeders (8–4–0):
QB Jake Maier – Healthy, 2,800+ passing yards this season.
RB Dedrick Mills – Probable (ankle).
WR Reggie Begelton – Healthy, team leader in receptions.
Key Player Matchups
Vernon Adams Jr. (BC) vs. Calgary Secondary
Adams’ deep-ball accuracy will test a Calgary defense that has allowed multiple 300-yard passers this season.
Alexander Hollins (BC) vs. Jonathan Moxey (Calgary CB)
Hollins is BC’s top vertical threat; Moxey must contain him to prevent explosive plays.
Jake Maier (Calgary) vs. BC Pass Rush
Maier has been efficient but turnover-prone under pressure. BC’s front seven will look to disrupt his rhythm.
Dedrick Mills (Calgary) vs. BC Linebackers
Mills’ ability to establish the run could open up play-action opportunities for Maier.
Team Records & Recent Form
BC Lions (6–7–0)
Last 5: W–L–L–W–W
Offense: 27.1 PPG
Defense: 28.4 PPG allowed
Last game: Beat Ottawa 38–27, snapping a two-game skid.
Calgary Stampeders (8–4–0)
Last 5: L–W–W–W–L
Offense: 26.8 PPG
Defense: 24.1 PPG allowed
Last game: Lost 31–19 at Edmonton after a three-game win streak.
Series History
BC has won 7 of the last 10 meetings with Calgary.
Last meeting (Oct. 2024): BC defeated Calgary 32–15.
At McMahon Stadium: Calgary has historically dominated, but BC has covered in 2 of their last 3 visits.
Betting Trends
BC Lions:
Covered in 7 of last 10 vs. Calgary.
Overs hit in 7 straight games.
2–3 SU in last 5 overall.
Calgary Stampeders:
Failed to cover in 4 of last 6 games.
3–2 SU in last 5 overall.
4–1 SU in last 5 at home.
Historical Betting Results
BC Lions: Profitable ATS as a road underdog; overs common due to offensive explosiveness.
Calgary Stampeders: Mixed ATS at home; unders more common when defense controls tempo.
CFL Trends: Road underdogs cover ~55% of the time in September divisional games.
GAME ODDS
British Columbia Lions 54.5
Calgary Stampeders – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 18, 2025
