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The rested Roughriders head east to take on the RedBlacks in Ottawa on Friday night. The odds maker has listed Ottawa as a -6.5 point spread favorite over Saskatchewan with an over/under line of 53.5 points.
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Saskatchewan returns to action following last week’s bye and it will be looking to extend its straight-up two-game winning while going a highly profitable 5-0 against the spread in its last five games. The Roughriders’ improved play on defense should get most of the credit after allowing an average of 19.3 points over its last three outings as opposed to a points-allowed average of 31.2 points on the year.
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The RedBlacks continue to hold a slim lead in the East Division at 6-6-1 on the year, but they have just two wins either SU or against the spread in their last six games. Last week’s 40-33 loss to British Columbia as five-point road underdogs was the third time this defense has allowed 40 points or more in its last six games.
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Betting Trends<br />
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The Rough Riders are 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 games.
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Saskatchewan is 2-5 against the spread in their last 6 road games in Ottawa.
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The game total has gone over in 4 of the Rough Riders last 5 games against the Red Blacks.
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The Red Blacks are 2-7 against the spread in their last 9 games.
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Ottawa is 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 home games.
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