The CFL starts late this week with a long Labour day weekend! The lights shine on the East division, which is heating up!
While one team is still at the bottom of the standings, the other is coming for the top of that division! As both teams are riding a win, this game is bound to start your weekend of football on the right foot!
Jaelon Acklin and the trailing Ottawa Redblacks (2-8) head to Québec to face off against Trevor Harris and the rising Montréal Alouettes (4-6)!
Check out the Montreal Alouettes vs. Ottawa Redblacks best bets down below.
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Montreal Alouettes Betting Trends
- Ottawa is 4-6 ATS
- Montréal is 6-4 ATS
- The Redblacks point differential is -51
- The Alouettes point differential is -13
CFL Previous Scoreboards
The Redblacks managed to pull out a win in the toilet bowl last week. What many expected to be one of the worst games this year, the Redblacks shocked the second worst team in the CFL being the Elks.
They emerged with a one-possession 25-18 win. The split QB play from the Redblacks provided major success!
Alouettes Two-game Win Streak
Les Alouettes had a bye week during the last week. But they currently have a two-game win streak and hope to continue just that. Their last victory was against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
They are the sole owner of the second seed in the east after their win by a score of 29-28 win! Kicker David Cote has come up clutch for Montéal within the past few games.
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Montreal Alouettes Analysis
An important factor when looking at the Montreal Alouettes vs. Ottawa Redblacks best bets is to review their previous match.
Both of these teams played each other on July 21st. They played in the nation’s capital. The Als emerged victorious by a score of 40-33!
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Montreal Alouettes Odds Breakdown
Ottawa Redblacks
Ottawa has been fading this whole year. They have been constantly written off, and for a good reason as well. While looking at the CFL stats, it may not make a ton of sense as to why this club has been struggling.
Ottawa Redblacks Offense
In regards to their offense, there has been consistently inconsistent play from them. When they played Montreal last, they put up 33 points (season-high).
Yet their average on the year is under 20 points per game. WR Jaelon Acklin has been a yardage machine, but he pumps the breaks near the endzone, it seems.
CFL Odds for this Matchup: (+6)
Ottawa Redblacks Defense
Their defense has been near the middle of the pack in most regards. They have allowed over 30 points only three times this year which actually is not the worst in the CFL.
When did they allow the most amount of points? Against the Als! Dominique Davis punched in three QB sneaks for majors during their 40-point night.
Montréal Alouettes (-6)
Percival Molson stadium has been the place to be over the past few weeks! Not just because of their poutine helmet but also because of the unreal caliber of football that has been played.
Two games that have come down to the dying minutes has made the CFL super entertaining.
Quarterback Trevor Harris has been playing his best football in over three years! He is fifth in yards and fifth in touchdowns! He has been unreal!
During the game against Ottawa, he tossed for over 300 yards and two majors! Backup QB Dominique Davis has been dominant at the goalline with his three rushing scores!
Montréal Alouettes Defense
The defense has been pretty good within the past few weeks. The penalties have been less of an issue which has led to the recent successes in the 514.
The Als have not allowed over 30 points in over a month. The last time they allowed 30+? It was Ottawa who scored 33 points.
CFL Odds for this Matchup: (-6)
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Montreal Alouettes Betting Pick and Prediction
Before we take a dive at the Montreal Alouettes vs. Ottawa Redblacks best bets, let’s look at all of the CFL odds for this game! The Alouettes are the favorite in this matchup (-230) against the Redblacks (+204).
Ottawa is currently 6 point underdogs to Montreal. The last time these teams faced off, they combined for over 70 points. As a result, the point total for this match is O/U 48.
The Alouettes are easily a better team. Point blank that Trevor Harris will likely destroy Ottawa yet again. The Redblacks did have a very well-deserved win last week, but the Als have been on a red hot tear hence the Als moneyline.
Montreal has been very conservative when it comes to their offensive play. They do not score 30+ points all that often.
Who to Bet On?
The Redblacks have been inconsistent and will likely score low amounts during Friday’s football spectacle and therefore explaining the under for this matchup.
Here are the CFL picks for the Montreal Alouettes vs. Ottawa Redblacks best bets:
Pick: Montreal Alouettes ML (-230)
Pick: U 48 Points (-105)
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