CFL Game Preview: British Columbia Lions (5-5-0) vs. Toronto Argonauts (2-8-0)

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Game Details

Matchup: BC Lions @ Toronto Argonauts

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM EDT

Location: BMO Field, Toronto

Broadcast: TSN / CTV

Team Breakdown

British Columbia Lions (5-5)

Recent Form: Won 2 straight, including a 36–18 rout of Montreal in Week 11

Offense: Averaging 27.3 points per game, led by a balanced attack and improving red zone efficiency

Defense: Allowing 27.2 points per game, but trending upward in pass coverage and pressure rate

Key Player: QB Vernon Adams Jr — 2,800+ passing yards, 18 TDs, 6 INTs

Toronto Argonauts (2-8)

Recent Form: Lost 4 of last 5, including a 32–14 defeat to Edmonton

Offense: Scoring 27.7 points per game but plagued by turnovers and inconsistent QB play

Defense: Leaking 32.0 points per game, worst in the CFL

Key Player: WR DaVaris Daniels — 600+ receiving yards, 5 TDs

Betting & Trends

TeamATS RecordO/U RecordPoints ForPoints Against
BC Lions5-5-06-4-027.327.2
Toronto Argonauts3-7-04-5-127.732.0

BC holds the edge in defensive metrics and recent form, while Toronto’s offense has shown flashes but lacks consistency.

GAME ODDS

British Columbia Lions                   – 3

Toronto Argonauts                          55.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025