Saskatchewan faced a challenging situation in their last game, playing against the Montreal Alouettes with only four days between matches. They had a new head coach in Jason Maas, who used to be their offensive coordinator. Montreal's quarterback Caleb Evans played well, and the Alouettes won handily, 41-12.

This marks the second encounter between these two teams this season. In the first meeting in B.C., the home team won 19-9. B.C. has been performing better in the last 10 matchups with a 7-3 record, both in terms of wins and against the spread (ATS). However, B.C. has won three of the last four meetings against the spread.

The Lions have showcased a strong defense, not allowing touchdowns in their recent games and limiting opponents to an average of 17 points per game. Although their success has come against weaker teams, their defense has been commendable. While they've dominated lesser opponents, they've shown vulnerabilities against Toronto and Winnipeg.

Saskatchewan's offense has struggled, generating minimal yards both in the air and on the ground. Their recent loss to Montreal could be taken with some consideration due to various factors. They have a better setup this week, with time to rest and prepare for a divisional opponent at home. The signing of quarterback Antonio Pipkin adds depth and versatility to their offense. Their defense has been solid, but the offense needs to sustain drives and maintain field position to give the defense a breather.

On the injury front, B.C.'s backup QB Dane Evans returns after a rib injury, while Saskatchewan's fullback Albert Awachie's availability is uncertain. The weather forecast is for sunny and clear conditions.