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Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks Week 17 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Montreal Alouettes (7-7) and the Ottawa Redblacks (4-10) meet Saturday for a Week 17 matchup at TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (TSN+/CFL+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Alouettes vs. Redblacks odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.

The Alouettes moved back to .500 with a 28-11 road victory against the Calgary Stampeders as a 1-point underdog last weekend as the Under (49) connected. The victory halted a 4-game losing skid. Montreal has now covered back-to-back games for the first time since a 3-game cover streak from Week 8-10.

The Redblacks also snapped a losing skid in Week 16, topping the Saskatchewan Roughriders by a 36-28 score as a 1.5-point underdog at home to halt a 7-game slide. That span included a 25-24 home loss to the Als in Week 11, although the Redblacks covered as 2.5-point ‘dogs.

The Over has cashed in 7 straight games for Ottawa, a span during which its allowed 26 or more points in each contest. The Over is also 9-1 across the past 10 games overall for the Redblacks.

The Under has hit in 3 in a row for the Alouettes, but the Over has a 4-3 edge in the past 7 games, including that previous matchup with the Redblacks.

Alouettes at Redblacks odds

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:14 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Alouettes -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Redblacks +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Alouettes -2.5 (-105) | Redblacks +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Alouettes at Redblacks key injuries

Alouettes

WR Austin Mack (thigh) doubtful
DB Kordell Rodgers (foot) out
DL Marcus Valdez (ankle) out
WR Chandler Worthy (ankle) out

Redblacks

DB Sherrod Baltimore (arm) out
WR Nate Behar (ankle) out
RB Jackson Bennett (back) out
OL Drew Desjarlais (ankle) out
LB Gary Johnson (foot) out
DL Nigel Romick (illness) questionable

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Alouettes at Redblacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Alouettes 28, Redblacks 23

Moneyline

MONTREAL (-105) is a strong play in this road game in Canada’s capital city. The Als can clinch a spot in the postseason with a victory.

Ottawa is hanging on by a thread. The Redblacks will be eliminated from the postseason with a loss to Montreal coupled with a victory by Saskatchewan.

Against the spread

MONTREAL -2.5 (-115) looked good going on the road last week, dominating the Stamps for a 2nd straight cover. It should do so against another inferior foe, although it won’t be easy with the Redblacks clinging to flickering postseason hopes.

The Als are 5-1 ATS in the past 6 tries against teams with a losing overall record and are 7-2 ATS in the past 9 trips to Ottawa.

The Redblacks have covered just once in the past 7 games against East Division opponents, while covering just 9 times in the past 32 games at home.

Over/Under

OVER 47.5 (-110) is a nice play in this Week 17 matchup.

The Over has hit in 7 straight games overall for the Redblacks and is 4-1 in the past 5 contests at home.

The Under is 5-1 in Montreal’s last 6 September games dating back to last season and is 7-3 in its last 10 against losing teams but the Over has cashed in 7 of its last 10 road games.

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Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa RedBlacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa RedBlacks Week 11 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks matchup, with CFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

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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