The 2026 CFL regular season has concluded, and the semifinal round is set for Saturday, Oct. 31. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will face the Toronto Argonauts, while the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the BC Lions.
SportsLine expert Emory Hunt, a former running back at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and high school coach, has provided his best bets for both 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.
For the Toronto vs. Winnipeg matchup, Hunt favors the Argonauts at -3.5 points. He cites the positive momentum surrounding Toronto after quarterback Chad Kelly signed a contract extension, and expects the Argos' consistent passing game to create separation in a defensive battle.
In the BC vs. Saskatchewan game, Hunt backs the Lions at -6.5 points. He notes the Lions have been the league's hottest team down the stretch after a slow start, while the Roughriders sputtered late and needed help to reach the playoffs. Hunt anticipates the Lions will maintain their intensity throughout.
