To start Week 9 in the Canadian Football League, we see a matchup in the East Divisional matchup between the Montreal Alouettes and the Ottawa Redblacks.
This game between the Alouettes and the Redblacks is scheduled for Friday, July 31 and has an expected kickoff time of 7:30 PM ET, with the game being played at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Our article previews this game between the Alouettes and the Redblacks 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.
Montreal Alouettes vs. Ottawa Redblacks betting picks and predictions
Ottawa Redblacks +6.5 (-105)
Our top pick for this game is for the Redblacks to cover the spread. They enter this game 0-6 and are currently in last place in the East Division.
But, despite having yet to win a game, Ottawa has recently been fairly competitive. Through six games, the Redblacks are 3-3 ATS.
Montreal, on the other hand, enters this game as one of the best teams in the CFL and have a record of 6-1.
Given their record, the Alouettes are currently in first place in the East division. That said, Montreal has not been able to put teams away this season, as they are 1-6 ATS.
While Montreal is the clear favorite, Ottawa looks to be the best betting option. The Redblacks and Alouettes have already played this season, a game Montreal won by a score of 37-35.
For what it is worth, the Redblacks beat the Alouettes in preseason, so given the success they have had against them, backing Ottawa +6.5 is our best bet.
Over 60.5 total points (-110)
Our second pick for this game is looking at the over. Points have been plentiful for both teams this season, as Montreal is averaging 34.1 points per game and Ottawa is averaging 25.5 points per game.
To this point, neither defense has been very good as well, seeing that the Alouettes are allowing 29.1 points per game, while the Redblacks are allowing 35.5 points per game.
Further, the over is 5-2 for Montreal this season and 3-3 for Ottawa. As mentioned previously, the earlier meeting this season ended 37-35 between these two teams, which saw the over easily come in.
Given that we have already seen a ton of points scored between these two teams, backing over 60.5 total points is our play.
Dustin Crum anytime touchdown (+110)
Our favorite player prop for this game is for the Alouettes' Dustin Crum to score a touchdown at any time.
Given that Montreal is one of the better teams in the CFL this season, Crum has five rushing touchdowns. This is tied for the most on the Alouettes and tied for second across the entire league.
Crum has scored at least one touchdown in four of the seven games this season, which includes two against Ottawa in their first meeting back in Week 4.
Seeing that Crum was able to find the end zone against the Redblacks previously makes backing him to do so again at any time in this meeting our play.
Montreal Alouettes vs. Ottawa Redblacks odds
Montreal Alouettes | -360 |
Ottawa Redblacks | +280 |
Spread | MON Alouettes -6.5 |
Total | O/U 60.5 |
Montreal Alouettes vs. Ottawa Redblacks player props
Anytime touchdown
Tyson Philpot (MON Alouettes) | -150 |
Terry Wilson (MON Alouettes) | -120 |
Bryson Barnes (OTT Redblacks) | -110 |
Tyler Snead (MON Alouettes) | -110 |
Cole Spieker (MON Alouettes) | +110 |
Dustin Crum (MON Alouettes) | +110 |
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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.
