- Matchup: BC Lions vs Montreal Alouettes
- Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Venue: Percival-Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, QC
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: BC Lions (+3.5)
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Percival-Molson Memorial Stadium will host an exciting clash where the Montreal Alouettes (9-2) take on the BC Lions (6-5) this Friday. The odds favor Montreal by 3.5 points, with a total set at 61.5. Expected quarterbacks are Nathan Rourke and Davis Alexander.
In their previous match, the Lions faced off against the Redblacks and clinched a victory with a score of 45-24. Quarterback Nathan Rourke completed 22 of 25 passes for 355 yards, throwing for 2 touchdowns while also tossing 2 interceptions. Alexander Horvath led on the ground, breaking loose for a long run of 26 yards and scoring 4 touchdowns. He amassed a total of 164 rushing yards on 24 attempts, averaging 7.0 yards per carry. Jermaine Jackson stood out in receiving, accumulating 128 yards on 4 catches, averaging an impressive 32.0 yards per reception.
In terms of scoring, the Lions rank 6th in the CFL, averaging 29.0 points per game. So far this season, the Lions have thrown for a total of 3,340 yards, averaging 303.6 passing yards per game, placing them 4th in the league. Their ground game yields an average of 123.5 yards per game, totaling 1,359 rushing yards for the season. Overall, the BC Lions are averaging 427.2 yards per game, securing the 2nd spot in the CFL.
Defensively, the Lions rank 2nd in the league, allowing 26.5 points per game. They concede 3.8 yards per carry and 58.8 rushing yards weekly, giving up a total of 647 yards on the ground across 11 games. In passing defense, the Lions have permitted 3,148 aerial yards, positioning them 4th in the CFL. On average, they allow 286.2 yards through the air, with an overall completion percentage of 69.6%. This season, they grant an average of 345.0 total yards per game, leading the league.
In their last outing, the Alouettes faced the Blue Bombers but fell short, losing 44-28. Travis Theis was the team’s top rusher in that game, with a long run of 6 yards, finishing with 31 yards on 8 carries for an average of 3.9 yards per carry. Tyler Snead led in receiving, amassing 107 yards on 6 receptions, averaging 17.8 yards each. Quarterback Davis Alexander completed 20 of 31 passes for 257 yards, throwing 4 touchdowns without any interceptions.
On the scoring front, the Alouettes are ranked 2nd in the CFL, averaging 35.9 points per game. To date, they’ve thrown for a total of 3,622 yards, averaging 329.3 passing yards per game, which also ranks them 2nd in the league. On the ground, they average 112.6 rushing yards per game, contributing to a season total of 1,239 rushing yards. The Montreal Alouettes average 441.9 total yards per game, placing them at the top of the league.
Defensively, the Alouettes are allowing 27.9 points per game, ranking 4th in the CFL. With a total of 307 points conceded this season, Montreal has given up 1,085 rushing yards (98.6 per game) and 14 rushing touchdowns. They also allow 19 passing touchdowns and 276.7 yards through the air, ranking 3rd in the league.
Who will prevail in tonight’s CFL showdown against the spread?
Pick: Bet on BC Lions (+3.5)
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