Week 10 of the Canadian Football League continues on Saturday with two games, one of which sees Edmonton Elks take on Montreal Alouettes.
This game has an expected kickoff time of 3:00 PM ET and will be played at Percival Memorial Stadium in Montreal, Quebec.
Our article previews this game by giving you our two best bets for the game, as well as a bonus player prop pick. Additionally, we include the current betting odds for the game.
Edmonton Elks vs. Montreal Alouettes: betting picks and predictions
Edmonton Elks +3.5 (-105)
Our top pick for this game is for the Elks to cover the spread. Edmonton enters this game with a record of 6-2 and has 12 points on the season. Because of this, the Elks are currently in first place in the West Division.
Edmonton is coming off their second loss of the season in Week 9 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but previous to that, had won three games in a row.
As for Montreal, they enter this game with a record of 7-1 and have 14 points on the season. As a result, the Alouettes are currently in first place in the East Division, but also have the best record in the league.
Further, the Alouettes extended their win streak to five games in Week 9 with a win over the Ottawa Redblacks.
As good as Montreal has been this season, Edmonton was the team to hand them their only loss back in Week 3.
This first meeting was played in Edmonton; however, the Elks are 3-1 straight up on the road this season and only have one loss.
Over 58.5 total points (-110)
Our second pick for this game looks to the over.
The game features two teams with different styles. Edmonton's offense is averaging 28.6 points per game, ranking fifth in the league, while their defense allows an average of 25.0 points per game and ranks second in the league.
As for Montreal, they are second in the league in terms of scoring, averaging 34.1 points per game, while their defense ranks fourth, allowing an average of 27.1 points per game.
In the previous meeting between these two teams this season, Edmonton won by a score of 32-29, as the total easily went over. On the season, Edmonton is 4-4 to the over, while Montreal is 5-3 to the over.
For the rematch, it looks likely that Montreal will try to play fast, forcing Edmonton to try and keep up.
Therefore, even though the Elks have one of the best defenses, the Alouettes' inconsistent defense is the reason why we are backing over 58.5 total points.
Justin Rankin anytime touchdown (-240)
Our favorite player prop for this game looks for the Elks' Justin Rankin to score a touchdown at any time. He has easily been one of Edmonton's most important and best players as he has rushed for 589 yards this season.
More importantly, Rankin leads the Elks in touchdowns with eight (seven rushing & one receiving) and he is second in the league with his seven rushing touchdowns.
Further, in the first meeting with the Alouettes, Rankin had a season-high 179 yards rushing to go along with two rushing touchdowns.
Because of this success, backing Rankin to find the end zone at any time is our play.
Edmonton Elks vs. Montreal Alouettes odds
Edmonton Elks | +175 |
Montreal Alouettes | -210 |
Spread | MON Alouettes -3.5 |
Total | O/U 59.5 |
Edmonton Elks vs. Montreal Alouettes player props
Anytime touchdown
Justin Rankin (Edmonton Elks) | -240 |
Tyson Philpot (Montreal Alouettes) | -180 |
Tyler Snead (Montreal Alouettes) | -140 |
Travis Theis (Montreal Alouettes) | -115 |
Terry Wilson (Montreal Alouettes) | -110 |
Austin Mack (Edmonton Elks) | +120 |
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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
