The 2026 Canadian Football League regular season has concluded, setting the stage for the semifinal round on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will face the Toronto Argonauts, while the Saskatchewan Roughriders will battle the BC Lions.
Expert analysis
Football analyst Emory Hunt, a former running back at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and high school coach who runs Football Gameplan, has provided his best bets for the two games. Hunt holds a 132-111-2 record on NFL bets over the past three seasons and is 43-37 on CFL spread picks this season.
Toronto Argonauts vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Hunt favors the Argonauts at -3.5 points. He notes that quarterback Chad Kelly's new contract extension has created positive momentum for Toronto. While Winnipeg showed resilience to reach the playoffs, Hunt believes Toronto's consistent passing game will create separation in a game expected to start as a defensive battle.
BC Lions vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
Hunt backs the Lions at -6.5 points. He highlights BC's strong finish to the season after a slow start, contrasting with Saskatchewan's late-season struggles. Hunt expects the Lions to maintain their intensity throughout the game.
