The CFL schedule today features two pivotal Week 20 matchups as the 2025 regular season nears its conclusion. Montreal looks to keep pace in the East Division race while Toronto wraps up a disappointing campaign in Calgary.

Game Overview:

CFL games on October 18th, 2025:

Montreal Alouettes vs Ottawa REDBLACKS
Location: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa
Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM ET
TV: TSN, RDS, CTV (Canada)
Stream: CFL+ (U.S. and International)

Toronto Argonauts vs Calgary Stampeders
Location: McMahon Stadium, Calgary
Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: TSN (Canada)
Stream: CFL+ (U.S. and International)

Game Previews:

**Montreal Alouettes (9-7) at Ottawa REDBLACKS (4-12)**

The Alouettes close out a home-and-home series with Ottawa after posting a 30-10 victory in Week 19. Montreal can move into a tie with Hamilton for first place in the East Division with a win. The REDBLACKS are trying to avoid a five-game losing streak and will turn to quarterback Tyrie Adams after Dustin Crum was ruled out with a head injury. Montreal has won ten straight games against Ottawa dating back to October 10, 2022.

Key Players:

1. Davis Alexander (MTL): QB – Has won all six starts this season with 1,346 passing yards and seven touchdowns. Holds CFL record for best mark to open career at 10-0.
2. Austin Mack (MTL): WR – Recorded 87 yards and one touchdown in Week 19, giving him 190 receiving yards over two games against Ottawa this season. Has 35 catches for 514 yards on the year.
3. Eugene Lewis (OTT): WR – Sits 37 yards shy of 1,000 receiving yards with 963 yards and five touchdowns on 69 receptions. Coming off one catch for 10 yards in Week 19.
4. William Stanback (OTT): RB – Recorded 15 touches for 114 yards last week. Has rushed 129 times for 622 yards and four touchdowns this season.
5. Tyrice Beverette (MTL): LB – Needs ten defensive tackles to reach 350 for his career. Part of a defense that has allowed 20 or fewer points in three straight games.

CFL Betting Odds:

Spread: Montreal -8
Over/Under: 51
Moneyline: Montreal (Favorite), Ottawa (Underdog)

**Toronto Argonauts (5-12) at Calgary Stampeders (9-7)**

Toronto plays its final game of the 2025 season after missing the playoffs, while Calgary remains in the thick of the West Division race at 9-7. The Stampeders won the only previous meeting this season, 29-19 in Week 2. Calgary has not reached double-digit wins since 2022 but can achieve that milestone with a victory. Toronto is attempting to avoid a four-game losing streak to close out the campaign.

Key Players:

1. Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY): QB – Needs 251 passing yards for his second 4,000-plus season and 61 yards for 20,000 in his career. Has thrown for 3,511 yards with 17 touchdowns this season.
2. Dedrick Mills (CGY): RB – Has rushed for at least 72 yards in four straight games, including 105 yards last week. Leads running backs with 10 rushing touchdowns and has 1,144 yards on 209 carries.
3. Kevin Mital (TOR): WR – Needs eight receptions to become the seventh Canadian to reach 100 in a single season. Has 91 catches for 804 yards and four touchdowns.
4. Dejon Brissett (TOR): WR – Sits 113 yards away from 1,000 receiving yards with 887 yards and three touchdowns on 62 receptions. Already set new career highs in targets, receptions and yards.
5. Clarence Hicks (CGY): DL – Part of a three-way tie for second in sacks with 11 after collecting four sacks in his past two games.

CFL Betting Odds:

Spread: Calgary -9
Over/Under: 52
Moneyline: Calgary (Favorite), Toronto (Underdog)

CFL Standings:

**East Division:**
1. Hamilton Tiger-Cats: 10-7
2. Montreal Alouettes: 9-7
3. Toronto Argonauts: 5-12
4. Ottawa REDBLACKS: 4-12

**West Division:**
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders: 12-5
2. BC Lions: 10-7
3. Calgary Stampeders: 9-7
4. Winnipeg Blue Bombers: 9-8
5. Edmonton Elks: 7-10

CFL News:

Montreal can clinch a season sweep of Ottawa with a victory Saturday afternoon, which would give them their 11th straight win over the REDBLACKS. The Alouettes defense has been stout recently, allowing 20 or fewer points in three consecutive games while quarterback Davis Alexander remains undefeated in seven career starts. Calgary is positioned to secure its first double-digit win season since 2022, having recorded 10-plus victories in 15 of 17 seasons between 2005 and 2022. Running back Ludovick Choquette scored his first CFL touchdown last week while collecting a career-best 73 yards to complement Dedrick Mills in the backfield.

With Week 20 concluding the penultimate week of CFL regular season action, both games carry significant playoff implications for teams still in contention. Fans can follow along with CFL scores throughout the day as Montreal looks to keep pace with Hamilton atop the East Division and Calgary aims to solidify its playoff positioning in the competitive West Division. Check CFL standings after today’s action to see how the playoff picture shapes up heading into the final week. What are your predictions for today’s CFL betting odds and game outcomes?