- Matchup: Montreal Alouettes vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Event Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Venue: Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Montreal Alouettes favored by 5.5 points
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The Montreal Alouettes (10-3) will visit Hamilton Stadium this Friday to clash with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-9), who are entering the game as 5.5-point underdogs. The over/under for this matchup is set at 59.5 points, featuring starting quarterbacks Davis Alexander and Tre Ford.
In their previous game, the Alouettes faced off against the Lions, sustaining a loss of 48-29. Quarterback Davis Alexander completed 19 of 36 passes for a total of 242 yards, contributing 2 touchdowns but also throwing 1 interception. Running back Stevie Scott was the standout in the rushing game, achieving a long run of 16 yards, although he did not find the end zone. He amassed a total of 50 yards on 9 carries, averaging 5.6 yards per rush. Tyler Snead led the receiving corps, accumulating 84 yards on 4 receptions, averaging 21.0 yards per catch.
In terms of offense, the Alouettes are leading the CFL, averaging 35.5 points per game this season. Currently, they have recorded a total of 4,180 passing yards, averaging 321.5 yards per game, placing them 2nd in the league. On the ground, they are averaging 104.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,352 yards this season. Overall, their average of 425.5 total yards per game ranks them 3rd in the CFL.
Defensively, the Alouettes have allowed 3,713 passing yards, ranking them 5th in the league. They are permitting an average of 385.8 total yards per game, putting them at 7th overall. In terms of points allowed, they rank 7th, giving up 29.6 points per game. The team is giving up an average of 5.4 yards per rushing attempt and 100.2 rushing yards per game. So far this season, they’ve conceded 1,303 rushing yards over 13 games.
In their last game, the Tiger-Cats faced off against the Argonauts, suffering a defeat with a score of 37-22. Leading the rushing attack was Nahree Biggins, whose longest run was 10 yards. He recorded a total of 36 yards on 7 carries, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. Kurleigh Gittens Jr. was the leading receiver, racking up 94 yards on 7 receptions, averaging 13.4 yards per catch. Quarterback Harrison Frost threw for 218 yards, completing 16 of 28 passes with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.
On the offensive front, the Tiger-Cats are ranked 8th in the league, averaging 23.2 points per game. They have accumulated 3,061 passing yards this season, averaging 235.5 yards per game, which also places them 8th in the league. In terms of rushing, they average 93.9 yards per game, totaling 1,221 rushing yards this year. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are averaging 329.4 total yards per game, ranking them 9th in the CFL.
Defensively, Hamilton has allowed 1,253 rushing yards this season (96.4 yards per game) and 14 rushing touchdowns. They are conceding 29.5 points per game, putting them 5th in the league, with a cumulative 384 points surrendered this season. They have also given up 21 touchdowns through the air, allowing 273.7 passing yards per game, which ranks them 3rd in the league.
Who will prevail in tonight’s CFL showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Montreal Alouettes (-5.5)
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