CFL Game Preview: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (6-4-0) vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-2-0)

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Kickoff: 7:00 PM EDT (6:00 PM CDT)
Venue: Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan
Broadcast: TSN / CFL+

Team Records & Recent Form

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Record: 6–4–0 on the season

Recent Stretch: Winners of 3 of their last 4 outings, including back-to-back road wins at Toronto and Montreal.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Record: 8–2–0, best mark in the CFL

Recent Stretch: Suffered just one loss in their last five, bouncing back from a home defeat to Calgary with wins against BC, Edmonton, Montreal, and Hamilton.

Key Storylines

Saskatchewan at home: The Riders are 5–1 at Mosaic Stadium in 2025 and aim to capitalize on a raucous Regina crowd.

Winnipeg’s road woes: The Bombers have dropped 3 of 5 away games this year and must guard against the hostile Canadian Prairies environment.

Head-to-Head edge: Winnipeg has dominated recent meetings, winning 12 of the last 14 matchups versus Saskatchewan—though the Riders snapped a mini skid with a season-opening win in 2025.

Tactical Matchup

Ground Game vs. Front Seven: Saskatchewan’s ability to contain Brady Oliveira and play-action sets will decide ball-control battles.

Secondary Showdown: Winnipeg’s slot receivers against Saskatchewan’s ballhawking defensive backs could flip field position.

Special Teams Impact: Both clubs excel in coverage units—hidden turnovers on punts or kickoffs may swing momentum.

GAME ODDS

Winnipeg Blue Bombers               51.5

Saskatchewan Roughriders         – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 30, 2025