Toronto Argonauts vs Montreal Alouettes
October 22, 2021 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Montreal Alouettes +1 / Toronto Argonauts -1
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The Toronto Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes meet Friday in week 12 CFL action at Molson Stadium. The Toronto Argonauts look to build on their three-game winning streak. The Montreal Alouettes also have a chance to win four straight games.
The Toronto Argonauts have lost nine of their last 16 games overall. Mcleod Bethel-Thompson is completing 66.9 percent of his passes for 1,314 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. Ricky Collins Jr. and DaVaris Daniels have combined for 856 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while Eric Rogers has 25 receptions. The Toronto Argonauts ground game is averaging 81.3 yards per contest, and John White leads the way with 362 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Toronto is allowing 23 points and 380.4 yards per game. Dexter McCoil leads the Toronto Argonauts with 53 tackles, Shawn Oakman has six sacks and Shaquille Richardson has two interceptions.
The Montreal Alouettes have lost six of their last 12 games overall. Vernon Adams is completing 59.4 percent of his passes for 1,949 yards, 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Jake Wieneke and Eugene Lewis have combined for 1,364 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while B.J. Cunningham has 36 receptions. The Montreal Alouettes ground game is averaging 146.9 yards per contest, and William Stanback leads the way with 677 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Montreal is allowing 22.9 points and 329.8 yards per game. Greg Reid leads the Montreal Alouettes with 36 tackles, David Menard has six sacks and Rodney Randle Jr. has two interceptions.
The Argonauts are 12-25-1 ATS in their last 38 road games and 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall. The Alouettes are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games and 5-16 ATS in their last 21 Friday games. The over is 4-0 in Argonauts last 4 games overall. The under is 4-1 in Alouettes last 5 games overall. The Argonauts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Montreal.
It’s tempting to side with the Toronto Argonauts and the cheap line, considering they’ve already beaten the Alouettes this season and have had an extra week to prepare. However, the home team has won nine of the last 10 meetings between these clubs. Also, the Alouettes are the best rushing offense and total offense in the league, and they’re going up against an Argos defense that’s not exactly great. I’ll take my chances with the home team and the free point.
