Montreal Alouettes vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Prediction 7-1-23 CFL Picks

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes meet Saturday in CFL action at Molson Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Betting Preview 

Zach Collaros is completing 68.6 percent of his passes for 838 yards, 5 touchdowns and 1 interception. Dalton Schoen and Nic Demski have combined for 463 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Drew Wolitarsky has 11 receptions. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers ground game is averaging 114 yards per contest, and Brady Oliveira leads the way with 207 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Winnipeg is allowing 29.3 points and 352 yards per game. Adam Bighill leads the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with 15 tackles, Celestin Haba has 3 sacks and Demerio Houston has 2 interceptions.

Montreal Alouettes Betting Preview 

Cody Fajardo is completing 71.7 percent of his passes for 553 yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Austin Mack and Kaion Julien-Grant have combined for 357 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while William Stanback has 7 receptions. The Montreal Alouettes ground game is averaging 73.5 yards per contest, and Stanback leads the way with 111 yards on 25 carries. Defensively, Montreal is allowing 12 points and 307 yards per game. Avery Williams leads the Montreal Alouettes with 13 tackles, Mustafa Johnson has 2 sacks and Ciante Evans has 3 interceptions.

Trends

The Blue Bombers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in July and 39-19 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. The Alouettes are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The over is 5-1 in Blue Bombers last 6 road games. The under is 6-0 in Alouettes last 6 home games. The Blue Bombers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Montreal.

Randy’s Pick

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are getting the benefit of the doubt with this line because they’re supposed to be the best team in the league on paper and had higher expectations entering the season. The Montreal Alouettes also have a history of letting bettors down time and time again. However, the Alouettes are off to a fine start through 2 games, as Fajardo has been sharp, and the defense has been top-3 across the board. Yes, small sample size, but for now Montreal at home and free points doesn’t look too bad. I’ll take a shot with the home dog.