Matchup: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Montreal Alouettes
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Venue: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, QC
Broadcast: TSN
Betting Odds: Winnipeg Blue Bombers favored by 4.5 points
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-4) are set to face off against the Montreal Alouettes (5-5) at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium this Thursday. Winnipeg enters the game as 4.5-point favorites, with the total points set at 48.5. Quarterbacks Zach Collaros and James Morgan are anticipated to take the field as starters.
In their previous matchup, the Blue Bombers triumphed over the Redblacks with a score of 30-27. Zach Collaros completed 24 of 34 passes, amassing 298 yards and contributing 1 touchdown, albeit with 2 interceptions. Leading the rushing game, Brady Oliveira sprinted for a long run of 10 yards and scored 1 touchdown, finishing the game with 35 yards on 10 carries, averaging 3.5 yards per rush. Nic Demski was the standout receiver, racking up 128 yards on 6 receptions, averaging 21.3 yards per catch.
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This season, the Blue Bombers have accumulated 2,186 passing yards, averaging 242.9 yards passing per game, ranking them 7th in the league. With an average of 355.7 total yards per game, they stand 5th in the league. Their rushing game averages 112.8 yards per game, totaling 1,015 yards so far. In scoring, the Blue Bombers rank 4th in the CFL, averaging 27.4 points per game.
Defensively, the Blue Bombers stand 5th in the league for points allowed, conceding 28.0 points per game. They allow an average of 4.9 yards per rush and 89.6 rushing yards per game, having surrendered a total of 806 rushing yards over 9 games. Through the air, they have given up 2,524 yards, placing them 4th in the league, allowing an average of 280.4 passing yards per game at a completion rate of 61.8%. On the whole, they are yielding 370.0 yards per game, ranking 7th in the CFL.
In their last game, the Alouettes faced the Lions and suffered a 36-18 defeat. Travis Theis was the leading rusher, recording 26 yards on 5 carries with a long rush of 10 yards, but did not score a touchdown. Tyler Snead topped the receiving charts with 111 yards on 5 catches, averaging 22.2 yards per reception. Quarterback James Morgan was 20 for 33, passing for 211 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
When it comes to scoring, the Alouettes rank 8th in the CFL with an average of 23.7 points per game. This season, they have accumulated 2,383 passing yards with an average of 238.3 yards passing per game, ranking 8th in the league. Their rushing offense averages 84.8 yards per game, totaling 848 rushing yards so far. Overall, the Alouettes average 323.1 yards per game, placing them 8th in the CFL.
Defensively, Montreal has allowed 794 rushing yards (79.4 yards/game) along with 7 rushing touchdowns this season. They permit an average of 25.1 points per game, sitting in 3rd place in the CFL, having surrendered a total of 251 points. The Alouettes have conceded 18 touchdowns through the air, allowing 264.2 passing yards per game, which ranks them 3rd in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s CFL game against the spread?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Bet on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-4.5)
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