Game Details

Date/Location: Friday, August 8 / Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, Quebec
Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM ET, 4:30 PM PT
Channel: TSN, RDS, CFL+

Odds

Spread: Montreal Alouettes -4, Edmonton Elks +4
Moneyline: Montreal Alouettes -180, Edmonton Elks +150
Over/Under: 50

Overview

The Montreal Alouettes look to bounce back at home after suffering a disappointing 34-6 loss to Saskatchewan in their last outing. Despite the setback, Montreal remains in second place in the East Division with a 5-3 record. The Alouettes will face an Edmonton Elks team desperate for their first road victory of the season, as the visitors sit at the bottom of the West Division with a 1-6 record.

Key Players

McLeod Bethel-Thompson (QB) – The veteran quarterback has completed 90 of 138 passes for 878 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions. He will be making his first start against his former team since joining Montreal.
Tyler Snead (WR) – Leading the Alouettes receiving corps with 38 catches for 528 yards and one touchdown on 52 targets. Has 14 receptions for 191 yards in his last two games.
Sean Thomas-Erlington (RB) – The workhorse back has carried 72 times for 328 yards and two touchdowns while adding eight catches for 63 yards and one receiving touchdown.
José Carlos Maltos (K) – Perfect reliability with a 25-for-27 record on field goal attempts, including 4-for-4 from 50+ yards this season.
Cody Fajardo (QB) – Returns to Montreal where he won a Grey Cup in 2023. Has thrown four touchdown passes against one interception in his recent starts for Edmonton.

Keys to the Game

Montreal’s passing attack must rebound – After managing just 126 yards through the air against Saskatchewan, Bethel-Thompson needs to exploit Edmonton’s league-worst pass defense that allows 324 yards per game.
Edmonton’s ground game continuity – Justin Rankin has been effective with 308 rushing yards and four total touchdowns. The Elks averaged seven yards per carry in their previous meeting with Montreal.
Special teams advantage – Montreal’s José Carlos Maltos provides a significant edge with his range and accuracy, while Edmonton’s Javon Leake leads the league in punt return average at 15.1 yards.

Injury Report

Depth Chart

Score Predictions

Montreal Alouettes 27 – Edmonton Elks 23