- Matchup: Montreal Alouettes vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Venue: Mosaic Stadium, Regina, SK
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Montreal Alouettes (+1.5)
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Mosaic Stadium will host a thrilling clash as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-8) face off against the Montreal Alouettes (13-3) this Saturday. The Roughriders are favored by 1.5 points in this matchup, with the over/under set at 59.5. Anticipated to start at quarterback are Davis Alexander and Trevor Harris.
In their previous encounter, the Alouettes triumphed over the Roughriders with a commanding score of 44-24. Quarterback Davis Alexander completed 26 of 33 passes for 403 yards and tossed 5 touchdowns, despite throwing 1 interception. On the ground, Stevie Scott led the rushing attack with a long run of 14 yards, finishing with 44 yards on 10 carries for an average of 4.4 yards per carry. Jerreth Sterns stood out as the top receiver, accumulating 124 yards on 8 receptions, averaging 15.5 yards per catch.
In terms of offensive capability, the Alouettes are leading the league with an impressive average of 36.2 points per game. So far in the season, they have amassed 5,230 passing yards, with an average of 326.9 yards per game, ranking 2nd in the league. On the ground, they average 106.1 yards per game, accumulating a total of 1,697 rushing yards. The total offensive yardage stands at an average of 432.9 yards per game, placing them 2nd in the CFL.
Defensively, the Alouettes sit 3rd in the league, allowing 27.8 points per game. They are yielding an average of 5.4 yards per carry and 94.2 rushing yards per game throughout the season. So far, they have permitted 1,507 rushing yards over 16 games. Against the pass, they have conceded 4,452 yards, ranking them 3rd in the league. This season, they are giving up 278.2 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 68.7%. Overall, their average of 372.4 total yards allowed per game ranks them 4th in the CFL.
In their last game, the Roughriders clashed with the Alouettes and unfortunately fell short with a score of 44-24. A.J. Ouellette led the team’s rushing efforts, achieving a long run of 16 yards, but did not score. He totaled 77 yards on 11 carries at an impressive average of 7.0 yards per carry. Dhel Duncan-Busby emerged as the top receiver with 62 yards over 6 receptions, averaging 10.3 yards per catch. Quarterback Trevor Harris completed 23 of 33 passes for 243 yards and tallied 2 touchdowns, albeit with 1 interception.
When it comes to scoring ability, the Roughriders rank 6th in the CFL with an average of 28.4 points per game. Throughout the season, they have thrown for a combined total of 5,027 yards, averaging 314.2 passing yards per game, which places them 3rd in the league. Their rushing game averages 89.8 yards per game, leading to a total of 1,436 rushing yards this season. The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ overall offensive yardage averages 403.9 yards per game, ranking them at 5th in the league.
This season, Saskatchewan has allowed a total of 1,210 rushing yards (75.6 yards per game) along with 10 rushing touchdowns. They are giving up an average of 28.2 points per game, placing them 5th in the CFL, totaling 452 points conceded. In the passing game, they have allowed 34 touchdowns and 303.6 yards per contest, ranking them 7th in the CFL.
Who will cover the spread in this thrilling matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Montreal Alouettes (+1.5)
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