- Matchup: Montreal Alouettes vs Ottawa Redblacks
- Event Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
- Venue: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Lines: Montreal Alouettes favored by 7 points
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This week, the Ottawa Redblacks (0-6) will face off against the Montreal Alouettes (6-1) at TD Place Stadium this Friday. Ottawa enters the game as 7-point underdogs, with a total score projected at 60.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Davis Alexander and Jake Maier.
In their previous matchup, the Alouettes triumphed over the Tiger-Cats with a scoreline of 31-18. Quarterback Davis Alexander completed 21 of 29 passes for 187 yards, though he did not throw any touchdown passes and recorded 1 interception. Running back Travis Theis was instrumental in the ground game, achieving a significant 26-yard run, accumulating 156 yards on 19 attempts, which averages 8.2 yards per carry, and scoring 1 touchdown. Cole Spieker led the receiving corps with 63 yards on 5 catches, averaging 12.6 yards per reception.
In terms of scoring efficiency, the Alouettes rank second in the CFL with an impressive average of 34.1 points per game. So far this season, they have amassed 2,316 passing yards at an average of 330.9 yards per game, making them the second-best passing team in the league. Their ground game averages 113.6 yards per game, totalling 795 rushing yards this season, which positions them first in the league with a combined offensive average of 444.4 yards per game.
Defensively, the Alouettes rank fourth in the CFL, allowing an average of 29.1 points per game. Their opponents are averaging 6.2 yards per carry and 100.1 rushing yards per contest; so far this season, they have conceded 701 rushing yards over 7 games. In terms of aerial defense, the Alouettes have allowed 1,928 passing yards, ranking them sixth in the league. They’re giving up an average of 275.4 passing yards per game, with a completion percentage against of 66.9%. Overall, they have yielded 375.6 total yards per game, slotting them fourth in the CFL.
In their last outing, the Redblacks faced the Blue Bombers and fell short with a score of 36-34. Greg Bell was the top performer on the ground, recording a long run of 14 yards while finishing with 65 rushing yards on 14 attempts, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. The receiving leader was Justin Hardy, who logged 51 yards on 6 receptions, averaging 8.5 yards per catch. Quarterback Jake Maier completed 30 of 40 passes for 344 yards, contributing 1 touchdown along with 1 interception during the game.
In terms of offensive output, the Redblacks currently rank seventh in the CFL with an average of 25.5 points per game. This season, they’ve accumulated 1,666 passing yards, averaging 277.7 passing yards per game and ranking sixth in the league. Their ground game lags, averaging only 63.3 rushing yards per game with a total of 380 rushing yards this season. Overall, the Ottawa Redblacks average 341.0 total yards per game, placing them eighth in the league.
Defensively, Ottawa has surrendered a total of 740 rushing yards (123.3 yards per game) and allowed 7 rushing touchdowns this season. They rank ninth in the league in points allowed, giving up an average of 35.5 points per contest. This year, the team has allowed a total of 213 points alongside 13 touchdown passes and an average of 313.8 passing yards surrendered per game, positioning them seventh in the CFL.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s CFL matchup?
Prediction: Take Ottawa Redblacks (+7)
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