Game Details

Date/Location: Saturday, August 17 / BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, BC
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PT
Channel: TSN, RDS, CFL+

Odds

Spread: BC Lions -4 (-110), Montreal Alouettes +4 (-110)
Moneyline: BC Lions -170, Montreal Alouettes +150
Over/Under: 51 (Over -110, Under -110)

Overview

The Montreal Alouettes head to Vancouver looking to snap a troubling trend after falling to 5-4 with their loss to Edmonton in Week 10. Montreal has struggled without starting quarterback Davis Alexander, posting a 1-4 record in games he has not started. The Alouettes now find themselves in a difficult position, having lost four of their last five games, with each decided by two points or less.

Key Players

Caleb Evans (QB) – With 17 completions on 25 attempts for 175 yards and one touchdown, Evans gets his opportunity to lead the offense with McLeod Bethel-Thompson on the six-game injured list.
Tyler Snead (WR) – Leading the team with 45 catches for 578 yards and one touchdown on 60 targets, Snead serves as the primary receiving threat.
Cole Spieker (WR) – Contributing 38 receptions for 411 yards and four touchdowns, Spieker provides a reliable target in the passing game.
Sean Thomas-Erlington (RB) – With 80 carries for 361 yards and two rushing touchdowns plus nine catches for 68 yards, Thomas-Erlington remains out with a neck injury.
Travis Theis (RB) – The rookie back has stepped up with 47 carries for 227 yards, helping Montreal average 88.6 rushing yards per game.

Keys to the Game

Establish Ground Game – With Sean Thomas-Erlington sidelined, Travis Theis must carry the rushing attack against a BC defense allowing 114.2 yards per game on the ground.
Defensive Pressure – Montreal’s league-leading 23 sacks will be tested against BC’s strong offensive line that has allowed only nine sacks this season.
Red Zone Efficiency – The Alouettes must capitalize on scoring opportunities, particularly with their perfect 14-for-14 record on third-and-short conversions.

Injury Report

Depth Chart

Score Predictions

Montreal Alouettes 21 – BC Lions 27