- Matchup: Montreal Alouettes vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Venue: Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, MB
- Broadcast: TSN
- Odds/Point Spread: Montreal Alouettes favored by 4.5 points
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-5) will face the Montreal Alouettes (9-1) at Princess Auto Stadium this Friday. The Blue Bombers enter this clash as 4.5-point underdogs, with the total set at 60.5. Quarterbacks Davis Alexander and Zach Collaros are set to lead their respective teams onto the field.
In their most recent outing, the Alouettes secured a dominant 46-16 victory over the Redblacks. Quarterback Davis Alexander completed 20 of 23 passes for 260 yards, tossing 2 touchdowns without any interceptions. Running back Travis Theis was a standout, showcasing his speed with a long run of 17 yards and scoring one rushing touchdown. He collected 88 rushing yards on 11 attempts, averaging 8.0 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Tyson Philpot topped the receiving charts with 75 yards on 9 receptions, averaging 8.3 yards per catch.
The Alouettes rank second in the league with an impressive average of 36.7 points per game (PPG). This season, they have amassed a total of 3,375 passing yards, averaging 337.5 passing yards per contest, which is the highest in the CFL. Additionally, they average 118.8 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,188 rushing yards. Overall, the Montreal Alouettes lead the league with an average of 456.3 yards per game.
Defensively, the Alouettes have allowed 2,721 passing yards, ranking them second in the league. They concede an average of 367.9 yards per game, placing them third in the CFL. On defense, the Alouettes are also ranked second, allowing 26.3 PPG. They have permitted teams to rush for an average of 5.8 yards per carry and 95.8 rushing yards per game this season. Throughout 10 games, they’ve given up an average of 272.1 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 67.4%. This season, they have yielded a total of 958 yards on the ground.
In their previous game, the Blue Bombers fell to the Elks by a narrow score of 22-19. Brady Oliveira led the rushing attack, showcasing a long run of 35 yards but was unable to reach the end zone. He finished with 118 yards on 16 carries, averaging 7.4 yards per carry. Nic Demski was the leading receiver, grabbing 80 yards from 5 receptions, averaging 16.0 yards per catch. Quarterback Zach Collaros finished 19 of 30 for 219 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
When it comes to scoring, the Blue Bombers sit in seventh place, averaging 25.6 points per game. So far this season, they have thrown for 2,461 yards, averaging 246.1 passing yards per game, placing them eighth in the CFL. On the ground, they average 100.2 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,002 rushing yards this season. Overall, Winnipeg averages 346.3 yards per game, ranking them seventh in the league.
Defensively, the Blue Bombers concede 28.6 PPG, ranking fifth in the CFL. They have allowed a total of 286 points this year. Winnipeg has given up 1,279 rushing yards (127.9 yards per game) and 14 rushing touchdowns throughout the season. They have also permitted 16 passing touchdowns, allowing 256.9 passing yards per game, ranking them first in the CFL.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s CFL matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Montreal Alouettes (-4.5)
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