Nine football contributors from 3DownNation issued their straight-up and against the spread selections on July 2, 2026, favoring the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders for the upcoming Week 5 matchups of the Canadian Football League season.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Toronto Argonauts
Calgary holds a narrow 5-4 edge among the analysts for both straight-up and against the spread outcomes against the Toronto Argonauts.
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The Argonauts are forced to restructure their offensive line due to Dakoda Shepley landing on the six-game injured list, shifting Peter Nicastro to guard and inserting rookie Domenico Piazza at centre.
Calgary has also altered its lineup by demoting William Barnes to the practice roster, allowing rookie Bakyne Coly to step in at right tackle before facing Toronto's league-leading offense.
"Piazza facing Jaylon Hutchings in his first career start is a mismatch. I expect pressure to force mistakes from Chad Kelly," said Abbott, contributor.
"This game will be won or lost by the Toronto offensive line.
That said, I'm not sure they can stop the hydra that lines up across from them," said Ballantine, contributor.
The Argonauts entered the matchup holding a 2-1 record, whereas the Stampeders sit at 1-2 overall.
"Saddle up, I've got the Argonauts keeping the momentum going and riding out of Calgary with the Stampede Bowl trophy," said Bordignon, contributor.
Toronto currently averages a league-best 8.06 yards per play on offense, which will test the healthy Calgary defensive front.
