BC Lions vs Montreal Alouettes
2023-09-02 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: BC Lions -3.5 / Montreal Alouettes +3.5
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The BC Lions and Montreal Alouettes meet Saturday in CFL action at Molson Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
BC Lions Betting Preview
The BC Lions need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Lions are 3-3 SU on the road this season. Vernon Adams Jr. is completing 69.1 percent of his passes for 2,631 yards, 17 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Alexander Hollins and Keon Hatcher have combined for 1,547 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Lucky Whitehead has 35 receptions. The BC Lions ground game is averaging 77.8 yards per contest, and Taquan Mizzell leads the way with 519 yards on 106 attempts. Defensively, BC is allowing 19.7 points and 311.5 yards per game. Boseko Lokombo leads the BC Lions with 60 tackles, Mathieu Betts has 12 sacks and Garry Peters has 3 interceptions.
Montreal Alouettes Betting Preview
The Montreal Alouettes look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Alouettes are 3-2 SU at home this season. Cody Fajardo is completing 65.6 percent of his passes for 1,997 yards, 6 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Austin Mack and Kaion Julien-Grant have combined for 1,297 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Tyler Snead has 22 receptions. The Montreal Alouettes ground game is averaging 100.1 yards per contest, and William Stanback leads the way with 478 yards on 103 carries. Defensively, Montreal is allowing 22.6 points and 345.1 yards per game. Tyrice Beverette leads the Montreal Alouettes with 49 tackles, Shawn Lemon has 4 sacks and Ciante Evans has 3 interceptions.
Randy’s Pick
The Montreal Alouettes are in better form at the moment in terms of simple wins and losses, but BC is the better team overall in terms of roster and these losses aren’t going to continue much longer. BC also beat Montreal 35-19 back in week 5. BC still has arguably the best defense in the league and is first in passing offense. Montreal still has issues finishing drives and can’t stop the run. The line is reasonable. This feels like a spot for the BC Lions to get back on track.
Liam Elyes's Free Pick: BC Lions -3.5
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