CFL Playoff Picks: Finals Round

Montréal Alouettes/Hamilton Tiger-Cats: Sigh. Why do these teams have to keep playing each other in the playoffs? Can't Ottawa get it together for a change!? It is super exciting to see them play and there have been some classic matchups over the years, but for me, it couldn't be more awkward. Nevertheless, nothing can be done, a decision for the 2025 season must be made. So much conflict. So many factors to consider. Alouettes versus the Ti-Cats once again. Compelling football. Picking Hamilton and Bo Levi Mitchell at home. 

B.C Lions/Saskatchewan Roughriders: Saskatchewan looked like they were going to run away with 2025, but then lost 4 of their last 6 (with wins against Toronto and Ottawa), they often came out on top this year, but still somehow came up short in several key games. They have defeated the Lions the last three times they've met in the playoffs, and they're playing on their ferocious home field, the Saskatchewan faithful making the case for an NHL franchise every year, that would make Winnipeg Jets games even more exciting. Still though, B.C hung on last weekend and I think that makes it 7 in a row, Canadian QB Nathan Rourke givin' 'er with full-on dependability, it's tough to imagine them suddenly losing. B.C defeated the Lions twice earlier in the year but the Lions came out on top in recent memory, it's nice that neither Calgary or Edmonton's featured this weekend, and it's a long time since the Bombers didn't make it. It's cool to see Saskatchewan win because they've lost the Grey Cup so many times, but B.C isn't exactly overflowing with Grey Cup victories, both these teams seek well-earned exceptionality. I imagine Saskatchewan keeps it close, but I'm not betting against Canadian Nathan Rourke in November. Picking B.C for their 7th straight win. Tigers are stronger than Lions.