Ottawa RedBlacks at Montreal Alouettes odds, picks and predictions

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The Ottawa RedBlacks (4-11) and the Montreal Alouettes (8-7) meet Monday for a Week 18 matchup at Percival-Molson Memorial Stadium in Montreal. Kickoff for the Canadian Thanksgiving afternoon affair is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBSSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the RedBlacks vs. Alouettes odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The RedBlacks need to win out if they hope to sneak into the playoffs. If the Alouettes are able to pick up a victory, not only would the RedBlacks be eliminated, but Montreal can inch closer to hosting a playoff game. As it stands, the Als are in the postseason for the 4th consecutive season.

Ottawa suffered a tough 32-15 loss at home as a 1.5-point underdog last weekend against Montreal in the front end of the home-and-home set. The Under (49) cashed in Week 17, and that was the biggest betting news, as the Over had been on a 7-0 run for Ottawa. The Over is 9-2 in the past 11 games for the RedBlacks.

Montreal also topped Ottawa 25-24 in Week 11 in Canada’s capital city, although the RedBlacks cashed as 2.5-point underdogs in that one with the Over (47) just inching across the line. Montreal won in Week 1 at home against Ottawa, too, posting a 19-12 victory as a 2-point favorite with the Under (43.5) connecting.

The Alouettes enter with 2 straight wins, both on the road, while covering the past 3 outings. The Under is on a 4-0 run for Montreal, too.

RedBlacks at Alouettes odds

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 6:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): RedBlacks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Alouettes -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): RedBlacks +6.5 (-110) | Alouettes -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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RedBlacks at Alouettes key injuries

RedBlacks

DB Brandin Dandridge (thigh) questionable
DL Lorenzo Mauldin IV (neck) out
DL Nigel Romick (ankle) out

Alouettes

K David Cote (hip) questionable
WR Kaion Julien-Grant (shoulder) out
DB Zach Lindley (head) out
LB Bryce Notree (shoulder) out
RB William Stanback (illness) questionable

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RedBlacks at Alouettes picks and predictions

Prediction

Alouettes 26, RedBlacks 19

Moneyline

Montreal (-250) is tempting to play since it has won all 3 regular-season meetings with Ottawa. However, it’s not wise to risk 2½ times the potential return, no matter how favorable things look.

The RedBlacks are desperate for a win, trying to keep their flickering playoff hopes alive, although they certainly didn’t play with much fire at home last time out against the Als.

PASS.

Against the spread

MONTREAL -6.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly as this is a rather large number.

The Alouettes have covered 3 in a row, and they’re playing very good football. Montreal is 2-1 ATS this season vs. Ottawa. It’s now or never for the RedBlacks, though, and I expect they play hard, making this one close to the very end.

Over/Under

UNDER 47.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

First off, we have a matinee game in this Canadian Thanksgiving Day battle. Waking up early will affect both teams, and we could have a slow start.

Second, while the Over has dominated for the RedBlacks, going 5-0 in the past 5 road games, and 7-1 in the past 8 games overall, the Under is 11-2 in the past 13 meetings in Montreal. The Under has hit in 4 straight for the Als, and 9 of the past 12 at home for Montreal, too.

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