- Matchup: Montreal Alouettes vs Edmonton Elks
- Date of Event: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Venue: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Montreal Alouettes favored by 3 points
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This Saturday, Commonwealth Stadium will host the Edmonton Elks (1-0) as they compete against the Montreal Alouettes (2-0). The Alouettes come into this matchup as 3-point favorites, with an over/under set at 52.5. Quarterback Davis Alexander will be leading the Alouettes, while the Elks will rely on Cody Fajardo to steer their offense.
In their previous encounter, the Alouettes triumphed over the Argonauts with a score of 37-30. Quarterback Davis Alexander completed 30 of 42 passes for 441 yards, throwing 2 touchdowns without an interception. Running back Travis Theis was effective on the ground, registering a long run of 13 yards and finishing the game with 43 rushing yards over 8 attempts, averaging 5.4 yards per carry. Tyson Philpot emerged as the standout receiver, amassing 193 yards on 9 receptions, averaging 21.4 yards each.
When it comes to scoring, the Alouettes lead the CFL with an impressive 33.5 points per game. This season, they have accumulated 760 passing yards, averaging 380.0 yards per game, placing them 3rd in the league. On the ground, they average 65.5 rushing yards per game, totaling 131 yards this season. With an overall average of 445.5 yards per game, they rank 3rd in the league.
Defensively, the Alouettes rank 3rd in the CFL, allowing 28.5 points per game. They concede an average of 3.9 yards per rush and 53.0 rushing yards per game, with just 106 yards allowed on the ground across 2 games. However, in passing defense, they have given up 739 yards, placing them 9th in the league, and allowing a completion rate of 72.9%. Overall, their defense concedes an average of 422.5 yards per game, ranking 6th in the CFL.
In their last match, the Elks tackled the Redblacks, winning 29-21. Justin Rankin shone with a standout performance on the ground, breaking a huge run of 61 yards and scoring 1 touchdown. He amassed a total of 102 yards on 13 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per carry. T.J. Luther led the receiving corps with 65 yards on 5 receptions, averaging 13.0 yards. Quarterback Cody Fajardo completed 23 of 34 passes for 266 yards and secured 1 touchdown, without any interceptions.
This season, the Elks have recorded 257 passing yards, averaging 257.0 yards per game, ranking them 7th in the league. Overall, they have an average of 379.0 total yards per game, placing them 8th in the CFL. On the ground, they average 122.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 122 yards thus far. The Elks are currently scoring an average of 29.0 points per contest, good for 5th in the CFL.
Defensively, the Elks have given up 99 total rushing yards (99.0 yards per game) along with 1 rushing touchdown this season. They are allowing an average of 21.0 points per game, ranking them 1st in the CFL, with a total of only 21 points surrendered. In terms of pass defense, they have yielded 1 touchdown and an average of 198.0 passing yards per game, also placing them 1st in the league.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s football game?
Pick: Bet on Montreal Alouettes (-3)
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