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The Montreal Alouettes (5-3) and the Ottawa RedBlacks (3-6) meet Saturday at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBSSN/TSN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Alouettes vs. RedBlacks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The Alouettes have rattled off 3 consecutive victories and covers in the past 3 weekends, averaging 31.0 points per game (PPG) on offense, while yielding just 14.7 PPG on defense. The Under is 2-1 during the 3-game win streak. QB Cody Fajardo (shoulder) will suit up as the 3rd-string quarterback with QB Chris Evans starting against his former club.
The RedBlacks have dropped the past 3 games, while going 0-3 against the spread (ATS), too. Ottawa is averaging a healthy 22.3 PPG on offense but coughing up 28.7 PPG on defense. The Over is 2-1 during the 3-game stretch.
These teams met back in Week 1 in Montreal, with the Alouettes posting a 19-12 victory as a 2-point favorite while the Under (43.5) connected. It was the first time the home team won outright in the previous 7 meetings, and Montreal halted an 0-3 ATS skid in the series.
Alouettes at RedBlacks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Alouettes -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | RedBlacks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread (ATS): Alouettes -1.5 (-110) | RedBlacks +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Alouettes at RedBlacks key injuries
Alouettes
- OL Patrick Davis (leg) out
- QB Cody Fajardo (shoulder) probable
- DL Marcus Valdez (ankle) out
RedBlacks
- WR Bralon Addison (Achilles) out
- DB Douglas Coleman III (head) out
- DB Brandin Dandridge (foot) out
- LB Frankie Griffin (head) out
- DB Justin Howell (head) out
- LB Gary Johnson Jr. (foot) out
- LB Deshawn Stevens (head) questionable
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Alouettes at RedBlacks picks and predictions
Prediction
Alouettes 25, RedBlacks 16
Moneyline
MONTREAL (-125) is a strong value straight up on the moneyline in this road contest. The Als have already beaten Ottawa (+105) once this season, and the RedBlacks are significantly banged up. However, laying the small amount of points is an even better option, and cheaper.
Against the spread
Unless you’re dead-seat on MONTREAL -1.5 (-110) winning this game by just a single point, then you must take the Alouettes laying the points rather than the moneyline.
Ottawa +1.5 (-110) is in trouble, especially on defense, as Coleman III has managed 2 INT this season, including a pick-6, while posting 3 sacks. His loss will be a big one, as is that of Dandridge, who has registered a team-high 4 picks, including a pair of TDs with a forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries. Montreal should be able to have its way against Ottawa’s depleted D.
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Over/Under
UNDER 47.5 (-110) is a strong play.
While Montreal should be able to move the ball against Ottawa’s banged-up D, it has been rather middling on offense this season. The Als are averaging just 251.1 passing yards per game, ranking 6th in the CFL, while managing a so-so 24.9 PPG.
Ottawa’s D has been picked apart, and it is dinged up. But the offense isn’t very good, and won’t do much against the Montreal D.
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