This is a horrendous spot for Calgary. The Stampeders just played a great game against Toronto this past Saturday and now have to play again on Thursday. They were able to hold just one practice this week and that practice didn't go well, according to reports.

Ottawa played Calgary twice last season, both early in the season. The Redblacks tied the Stampeders, 31-31, at home and lost 43-39 at Calgary. The Redblacks are 4-1 in their last five games, including winning impressively in their opening game this season against the Roughriders, 40-17.

The Redblacks have covered 20 of their last 26 road games. Calgary often is overpriced, which is the case here. The Stampeders have failed to cover in six of their last seven games.