Montreal Alouettes vs Calgary Stampeders Prediction 7-30-23 CFL Picks

The Calgary Stampeders and Montreal Alouettes meet Sunday in CFL action at Molson Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Calgary Stampeders Betting Preview 

The Calgary Stampeders need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Stampeders have seen their 2 wins this season come on the road. Jake Maier is completing 62.7 percent of his passes for 1,673 yards, 8 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Reggie Begelton and Tre Odoms-Dukes have combined for 775 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Malik Henry has 14 receptions. The Calgary Stampeders ground game is averaging 86.5 yards per contest, and Dedrick Mills leads the way with 330 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Calgary is allowing 27.8 points and 376.8 yards per game. Micah Awe leads the Calgary Stampeders with 50 tackles, James Vaughters has 5 sacks and Cameron Judge has 2 interceptions.

Montreal Alouettes Betting Preview 

The Montreal Alouettes are coming off a bye and look to snap a 3-game losing streak. The Alouettes are last in the East division with a 2-3 record. Cody Fajardo is completing 67.6 percent of his passes for 1,384 yards, 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Austin Mack and Kaion Julien-Grant have combined for 856 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while William Stanback has 14 receptions. The Montreal Alouettes ground game is averaging 83.8 yards per contest, and Stanback leads the way with 223 yards on 51 carries. Defensively, Montreal is allowing 22.2 points and 366 yards per game. Najee Murray leads the Montreal Alouettes with 28 tackles, Mustafa Johnson has 3 sacks and Ciante Evans has 3 interceptions.

Trends

The Stampeders are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 road games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Alouettes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 8 and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in July. The under is 5-2 in Stampeders last 7 games overall. The under is 7-1 in Alouettes last 8 home games. The Stampeders are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Montreal and 2-11 ATS in their last 13 meetings.

Randy’s Pick

I’m not running to the window to back either of these disappointing teams. However, if forced to pick, the Alouettes are at home, and they’ve had an extra week to prepare for this contest. The Calgary Stampeders have had issues with turning the ball over, and they can’t stop the run, two things that usually don’t bode well on the road. If the Alouettes cant get the job done in this spot at home with the rest advantage, it’s going to be a long season. I’ll lay the reasonable chalk.