The Montreal Alouettes (1-2) visit the East Division rival Ottawa Redblacks (1-2) Friday in the first game of the CFL’s Week 5 schedule. Kickoff at TD Place is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Alouettes vs. Redblacks odds and lines and make our best CFL picks, predictions and bets.
Montreal and Ottawa have both taken back-to-back losses after opening their respective 2021 seasons with impressive road victories. Both sides have beaten the Edmonton Elks, with the Redblacks winning 16-12 in Week 1 and the Alouettes winning 30-13 in Week 2.
Since, Ottawa fell 23-10 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders and 24-12 to the BC Lions last week. Montreal took a 28-22 loss against the Calgary Stampeders and a 27-10 beatdown against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 4.
Alouettes vs. Redblacks odds, spread and lines
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:22 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Alouettes -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Ottawa +205 (bet $100 to win $205)
- Against the spread/ATS: Alouettes -7.5 (-105) | Redblacks +7.5 (-130
- Total: 42.5 (O: -125 | U: -110)
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Alouettes at Redblacks odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Alouettes 20, Redblacks 18
Money line
Both the Alouettes and Redblacks enter Week 5 at relatively full health, with each side already having received a bye week. The Redblacks lost 24-12 in their home debut last week and can’t be considered to have much of an advantage against their nearest geographical rival.
However, the Alouettes can’t be bet at the -300 odds. It’s far too much chalk to swallow when backing a team off of back-to-back losses and a 10-point performance last week.
PASS on the money line.
Against the spread
Back the REDBLACKS +7.5 (-130) to keep it respectable and within 7 points at home.
Ottawa is last in the CFL by a considerable margin in points per game (10.7) and yards per game (198.7) but Montreal allowed a total of 55 points in its last two games and allows the second-most rushing yards per game.
The Redblacks average a league-worst 63.3 rushing yards per game but could get a spark Friday, which would help ignite the equally unimpressive passing attack.
Over/Under
UNDER 42.5 (-110) is an easy bet to make with Ottawa last in points per game and Montreal being held to a total of 32 points over the last two weeks.
The Redblacks’ 13 sacks allowed through three games is tied for the most in the CFL. Until they get some improved play along the offensive line, they’re no threat to the Over.
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