Thanksgiving is time for food, family, and football. In Canada, that is no exception! With three weeks remaining on the CFL schedule, every game has major postseason intentions.
Considering this is an inter-division matchup, it matters even more! With these teams still in the hunt, this will be an excellent game. Week 18 concludes with the showing of this East division showdown!
Nick Arbuckle and the Ottawa Redblacks (3-11) head to La Belle Province to face off against Trevor Harris and the Montréal Alouettes (7-7). Check out the Alouettes vs Redblacks predictions down below.
Alouettes and Redblacks Last Scoreboard
Redblacks Performance Recap
The Redblacks are currently riding a three-game losing skid. Most recently, they fell flat on their face against the BC Lions by a score of 34-19. 19 points aside, Nick Arbuckle had a fantastic game throwing for over 350 yards and one touchdown!
Alouettes Performance Recap
The Alouettes have won three consecutive games heading into this game against Ottawa. In their most recent game, they picked up a seven-point win over the Edmonton Elks. Their defense had a field day allowing under 20 points and totaling four sacks!
This season, they have played each other twice. The seasonal series is currently split at one game a piece. In the first game, Montréal won 40-33 but fell short in the second game 38-24. They play one more time after this game to finish off the season.
Matchup Information
- Time: 1:00pm
- Place: Montréal, Québec
- Venue: Percival Molson Stadium
- Where to watch: TSN, RDS, ESPN+
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Montréal Alouettes Betting Analysis
Ottawa Redblacks
Even if the season seems to be fading away, they are still mathematically in the playoff race. They stand fourth in the East division CFL standings and one game behind third-place Hamilton.
If Saskatchewan beats Hamilton on Friday and Montreal wins Monday, Ottawa will be eliminated from postseason consideration. They can do their part by winning this game!
In their victory against Montréal, they could not stop Jaelon Acklin. The wideout caught seven passes for 159 yards but no score. Nick Arbuckle tossed for over 300 yards and one touchdown. He had quite the field day.
Redblacks Poor Defense
In their loss against the Als, their defense played rather poorly. They allowed 40 points and over 400 yards from scrimmage.
Even though this offense has dialed up some crazy numbers this year, asking for 40 points is too much to ask of your offense. Without lousy defensive play, they likely could have won that game as well.
While looking to make the Alouettes vs Redblacks predictions, it is integral that the defense plays well. The Alouettes will get their star running back returning this week, and it will get only harder to stop the All-CFL power back.
Their defense has not played well against the Alouettes this year but if they hope to stay alive in the postseason race, they are going to have to.
Montréal Alouettes
The Alouettes are currently the hottest team in Canadian football. With three straight wins, they have now put themselves in a position to clinch a playoff spot this week for the third consecutive year!
They have a very simple scenario as they stand second in the East division CFL standings and one game back of first place!
All that they need to do is win this game, and they will have clinched a home playoff game! But can they get that win?
Trevor Harris Analysis
In their victory against Ottawa, Trevor Harris played phenomenally. He tossed for nearly 350 yards and one score. He set up Dominique Davis on the goalline three times, converting all three. This offense was just unable to be stopped.
In their loss against Ottawa, their defense was snoozing. No sacks and no turnovers is the reason for their most recent loss.
Alouettes Offense
The offensive play was also not so stellar, with two turnovers, but the defense could not stop a gust of wind that day. While looking at the Alouettes vs Redblacks predictions, it is all on the offense to get this dub.
The return of all-star running back, William Stanback, should make this task very easy, as they have studs everywhere you look. The defensive play of the Als has been historically spotty, so the offense needs to step up.
Redblacks vs. Alouettes Betting Preview
What does Vegas make of this match-up? The currency CFL odds are in favor of the Alouettes (-258), as the Redblacks are 7-point underdogs this weekend.
The CFL stats ATS prove that Montréal has been an excellent ATS (9-5) whereas Ottawa has not (5-9).
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Montréal Alouettes Betting Prediction
As playoff bells start ringing, you not only hear them in English but also in French! My CFL pick is Les Alouettes des Montréal as they will be taking home a win for the fourth straight time punching their ticket to the postseason!
Who to Bet On?
The Alouettes have shown they have what it takes to win and will finally have postseason success for the first time in 11 years.
They have what it takes and with a strong offensive performance, Ottawa simply does not stand a chance this week!
CFL Pick: Alouettes -6.5 (-110)
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