CIS-CFB Game Preview: Ottawa Gee-Gee’s (4-4) vs. Windsor Lancers (5-3)

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Venue & Start Time

  • Stadium: Alumni Stadium, Windsor, Ontario
  • Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
  • Broadcast: OUA.tv / CBC Gem

Weather Forecast (Windsor, ON)

  • Conditions: Sunny with scattered clouds
  • Temperature: ~13°C (55°F) at kickoff
  • Wind: NW at 10–12 mph
  • Precipitation: 0% chance of rain
  • Impact: Mild wind may affect long field goals, otherwise ideal football weather

Injury Report

  • Ottawa Gee-Gees:
    • QB Ben Maracle – Probable (ankle)
    • WR Kalenga Muganda – Questionable (hamstring)
    • LB depth thin after midseason injuries
  • Windsor Lancers:
  • QB Danny Skelton – Available
  • RB Christopher John – Probable (shoulder)
  • DB Alex Bornais – Out (upper body)

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Ben Maracle (OTT) vs. QB Danny Skelton (Windsor): Maracle’s mobility vs. Skelton’s pocket passing efficiency.
  • RB Kalenga Muganda (OTT, if active) vs. RB Christopher John (Windsor): Muganda is Ottawa’s workhorse, while John provides Windsor’s balance.
  • WRs vs. DBs: Ottawa’s vertical threats against a Windsor secondary missing Bornais.
  • Defensive Fronts: Ottawa’s pass rush vs. Windsor’s strong O-line.

Team Recent Form

  • Ottawa Gee-Gees:
    • Points For: 24.6 Points Against: 26.9
    • Last 5: L–W–L–W–L
    • Notable: Lost to Windsor earlier this season 30–24 (Oct. 11, 2025)
  • Windsor Lancers:
  • Points For: 26.9 Points Against: 21.8
  • Last 5: W–W–L–L–W
  • Notable: Wins over Ottawa and Queen’s in October

Series History

  • All-time (since 2009): Ottawa leads 8–4.
  • Recent: Windsor has won 3 straight vs. Ottawa (2023–2025).
  • Last Meeting: Windsor 30, Ottawa 24 (Oct. 11, 2025, in Ottawa)

Betting Trends

  • Windsor: 4–1 ATS in last 5 home games.
  • Ottawa: 2–5 ATS in last 7 road games.
  • Under has hit in 3 of last 4 head-to-head matchups.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2025 (Oct 11): Windsor -3.5, won 30–24 → Cover, Over
  • 2024 (Sept 21): Windsor +7.5, won 21–18 → Cover, Under
  • 2023 (Sept 16): Windsor +6.5, won 42–31 → Cover, Over

Final Score Prediction: Windsor 27 – Ottawa 20

Game Odds

Ottawa Gee-Gee’s           49.5

Windsor Lancers              – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025