The CFL schedule features one game today as the BC Lions travel to face the Montreal Alouettes at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. CFL games today mark the third contest of Week 5 as both teams look to make their mark in the 2025 season.
Game Overview:
CFL games on July 5, 2025:
BC Lions vs Montreal Alouettes
Location: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: TSN/RDS/CTV/CBSSN
Stream: CFL+
Game Previews:
BC Lions vs Montreal Alouettes: Key Players:
- Nathan Rourke (BC): QB – 4 passing touchdowns in just 2 games played, returning from injury
- Keon Hatcher (BC): WR – Leads CFL with 338 receiving yards and 33 targets
- Davis Alexander (MTL): QB – 7-0 as starter, 803 passing yards with 5 touchdowns
- Tyson Philpot (MTL): WR – 21 receptions for 227 yards, needs 3 yards for 2,000 career receiving yards
- James Butler (BC): RB – 262 rushing yards on 46 carries with 2 touchdowns
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Montreal Alouettes -2
Over/Under: 49
Moneyline: Montreal Alouettes favored
CFL Standings:
**West Division:**
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0)
2. Calgary Stampeders (3-1)
3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-1)
4. BC Lions (1-3)
5. Edmonton Elks (0-3)
**East Division:**
1. Montreal Alouettes (3-1)
2. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2)
3. Ottawa Redblacks (1-3)
4. Toronto Argonauts (1-4)
CFL News:
Nathan Rourke returns to the Lions lineup after missing time with injury, providing a much-needed boost to an offense that has struggled in recent weeks. Davis Alexander continues his perfect start as a CFL starter, maintaining his 7-0 record that ties him with Jeff Garcia and Bo Levi Mitchell for the second-best start to a career. Montreal is playing their first home game since Week 1, looking to capitalize on their return to Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. The Lions have won the previous four meetings between these teams, including a season sweep in 2024.
BC enters this matchup desperately needing a victory after three consecutive losses, while Montreal seeks to bounce back from their first defeat of the season in Week 4. The CFL scores from this game will impact both teams’ playoff positioning, with CFL standings showing Montreal leading the East Division and BC struggling in the West. CFL betting odds favor the home team, but the Lions’ recent dominance in this matchup could provide value for bettors willing to back the underdog. What are your predictions for tonight’s showdown between these division rivals?
