Game Details

Date/Location: Friday, September 19 / BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PT
Channel: TSN, RDS, CFL+

Odds

Spread: Montreal -6 (-110), Toronto +6 (-110)
Moneyline: Montreal -240, Toronto +200
Over/Under: 50 (Over -110, Under -110)

Overview

The Toronto Argonauts face a crucial Week 16 matchup against the Montreal Alouettes at BMO Field in this ToonieBet rivalry game. Toronto enters with a 5-8 record, sitting last in the East Division but coming off three straight victories. The Argonauts are averaging 21.9 points per game while allowing 23.2 points against.

Montreal brings a 6-7 record into Toronto, currently second in the East Division. The Alouettes snapped a five-game losing streak with an impressive 48-31 victory over Saskatchewan last week. Montreal averages 17.1 points per game while allowing 18.6 points against.

Key Players

Nick Arbuckle (QB) - Toronto's starting quarterback has completed 336 of 464 passes for 4,076 yards, 25 touchdowns and 14 interceptions this season
Jarret Doege (QB) - Expected to start with Arbuckle out, has completed 3 of 6 passes for 35 yards and one rushing touchdown
Jake Herslow (WR) - Has caught 29 passes for 464 yards and eight touchdowns, with touchdowns in five straight games
Damonte Coxie (WR) - Leads Toronto with 48 receptions for 854 yards and six touchdowns
Mcleod Bethel-Thompson (QB) - Montreal's signal caller has thrown for 1,336 yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions

Keys to the Game

Quarterback situation - Toronto will rely on Jarret Doege, who hasn't started since June 2023 and will be making his first start of the season
Containing Tyson Philpot - Montreal's receiver had 238 yards and two touchdowns last week, the seventh-most by a Canadian in CFL history
Turnover battle - Toronto won last week despite six turnovers, becoming the first team since 2017 to win with a -5 turnover differential

Injury Report

Depth Chart

Score Predictions

Toronto 22 - Montreal 28