The BC Lions had an opportunity to staple themselves on the odds-on favorites to win the Grey Cup last weekend. However, facing the defending champion Toronto Argonauts provided a necessary wake-up call. People looking at Alouettes vs Lions odds will see that BC taking its first loss of the season mostly due to self-inflicted wounds.
The Alouettes also landed on the wrong side of the ledger during their last game. Montreal is coming off a game where it couldn’t get its offense going and ended up taking a double-digit loss to Winnipeg. This is a game on the CFL schedule that features two teams that are in contention for the playoffs.
Alouettes vs. Lions Odds
Moneyline: The Lions are -345 on the moneyline, while Montreal is +270.
Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 45.5 points.
CFL odds show that BC is a 7.5-point favorite.
BC is 3-1 against the spread this season, while Montreal is 2-1. The total has gone under in three of the Lions’ four games and two of Montreal’s three contests.
Montreal Alouettes vs. BC Lions Information
Montreal Alouettes vs BC Lions
Location of the game: BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Date & Time: Sunday, July 9. 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
Montreal Alouettes vs. BC Lions Betting Preview
Montreal’s Offense Needs to Support the Defense
Limiting Winnipeg to 17 points is pretty good for any team on the CFL schedule. The problem for the Alouettes was they only scored three points themselves. Anyone looking at Alouettes vs Lions odds will show Montreal quarterback Cody Fajardo has served as more of a game manager thus far this season.
Fajardo has thrown for 823 yards and thrown two touchdown passes and an interception this season. Austin Mack has been Fajardo’s top target by hauling in 15 passes for 315 yards. The defense has been good for Montreal. The Alouettes have limited their opponents to 13.7 points per game, which is the top mark in the league. Montreal only gives up 354.3 yards per game, which is the second-best average in the league.
Adams Will Be Itching to Get Back on the Field for Lions
BC quarterback Vernon Adama Jr. likely blames himself for the Lions not being atop the CFL standings. Last week, Adams tossed six interceptions against the Argonauts, and Toronto was able to capitalize during a 21-point win. Now, the Lions, who are 3-1, are looking to bounce back.
BC’s passing offense has been excellent to start the season. People looking at Alouettes vs Lions odds will see that BC has the top offense in the league in terms of total yards and passing yards per game, averaging 408.8 and 309.3, respectively. BC’s defense has been productive as well. The Lions are first in the league in passing yards allowed, only conceding 183 per contest.
Montreal Alouettes vs. BC Lions Betting Picks
This is a game where people making CFL picks will look for the game to be lower-scoring. Neither side has been putting up giant numbers offensively and has shown the willingness to dig in and focus on playing strong defense. Montreal, especially, isn’t attempting to run away from many of its opponents by outsourcing them.
When it comes to which team will win, this feels like a good spot for BC to bounce back. The Alouettes have demonstrated an ability to keep up with the top offenses in the league. The Lions will cover the spread and hand Montreal another loss.
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