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The Montreal Alouettes (6-3) and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-2) meet Thursday at IG Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network/TSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Alouettes vs. Blue Bombers odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The Alouettes failed to cover the spread as 2.5-point favorites in a 25-24 win at the Ottawa Redblacks Saturday. QB Cody Fajardo (upper-body injury) took 1st-team reps Tuesday and will start at Winnipeg after missing Montreal’s last 2 games.
The Blue Bombers failed to cover as 4.5-point favorites in a 19-18 win at the Calgary Stampeders Friday. QB Zach Collaros (neck) will also return for his team Thursday after missing last week’s game.
Winnipeg covered as a 6-point road favorite in a 17-3 win as the Under (48) cashed in the 1st meeting this season July 1.
Alouettes at Blue Bombers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:57 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Alouettes +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Blue Bombers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Alouettes +8.5 (-110) | Blue Bombers -8.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Alouettes at Blue Bombers key injuries
Alouettes
- OL Patrick Davis (leg) out
- QB Cody Fajardo (left shoulder) available
- OL Philippe Gagnon (elbow) out
- WR Jake Harty (leg) out
Blue Bombers
- DB Brandon Alexander (not injury related) doubtful
- QB Zach Collaros (neck) available
- LB Shayne Gauthier (hip) questionable
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Alouettes at Blue Bombers picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Bombers 25, Alouettes 14
Moneyline
The Blue Bombers (-350) should beat Montreal once again, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when Winnipeg should win by margin.
PASS. Bet the moneyline and/or the total instead.
Against the spread
Winnipeg is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 home games, while Montreal is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 vs. teams with a winning record.
Collaros is the 2-time reigning Most Outstanding Player, and his return means more to his team than Fajardo’s comeback. Montreal (+900 to win Grey Cup) is a better team with Fajardo, but its recent success shouldn’t put it in the same tier as this Blue Bombers (+200) squad.
BET BLUE BOMBERS -8.5 (-110).
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Over/Under
The Under is 5-1 in Winnipeg’s last 6 games after failing to cover in its previous contest.
The Under is also 6-2 in the Blue Bombers’ last 8 home games and should hit again Thursday as Winnipeg’s defense continues to dominate after only allowing 18 points last time out.
BET UNDER 47.5 (-110).
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