Montreal Alouettes vs Ottawa Redblacks Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Friday July 31 2026
The Montreal Alouettes visit the Ottawa Redblacks for a Week 9 East Division matchup Friday at 7:30 PM ET, with Montreal favored by 6.5 points at -114 and listed at -330 on the moneyline. Ottawa is available at +6.5 and +260, while the total is set at 61.5, with the over priced at -106 and the under at -114. If you are searching for more value on tonight's slate, check out our full free CFL predictions before locking in your card.
TLDR: Quick Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Alouettes -6.5
- Total Pick: Over 61.5
- Final Score Prediction: Alouettes 38, Redblacks 27
Odds and Line Movement
Montreal has held steady as the favorite throughout the week, with the spread hovering around 6.5 to 7 points, while the total has stayed anchored around 61.5 with only minor fluctuation. Here is the current market followed by the full line movement for both the spread and total.
Current Odds
| Market | Montreal Alouettes | Ottawa Redblacks |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6½ (-114) | +6½ (-106) |
| Total | 61.5 (Over -106 / Under -114) | |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | Montreal | Ottawa | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30 | 02:05:17PM | -6½ (-108) | 6½ (-112) | MTL 88%, 88% |
| 07/30 | 02:05:17PM | -6½ (-108) | 6½ (-112) | MTL 94%, 93% |
| 07/30 | 02:05:17PM | -6½ (-108) | 6½ (-112) | MTL 88%, 90% |
| 07/30 | 02:05:17PM | -6½ (-108) | 6½ (-112) | MTL 94%, 91% |
| 07/30 | 02:05:17PM | -6½ (-108) | 6½ (-112) | MTL 93%, 88% |
| 07/30 | 02:05:17PM | -6½ (-108) | 6½ (-112) | MTL 92%, 93% |
| 07/30 | 02:05:17PM | -6½ (-108) | 6½ (-112) | MTL 93%, 91% |
| 07/30 | 02:05:17PM | -6½ (-108) | 6½ (-112) | MTL 92%, 94% |
| 07/30 | 02:05:17PM | -6½ (-108) | 6½ (-112) | MTL 88%, 90% |
| 07/30 | 02:05:17PM | -6½ (-108) | 6½ (-112) | MTL 91%, 88% |
| 07/30 | 02:05:17PM | -6½ (-108) | 6½ (-112) | MTL 87%, 90% |
| 07/29 | 12:06:17PM | -7 (-102) | 7 (-118) | MTL 91%, 91% |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30 | 10:26:31AM | 61½o-106 | 61½u-114 | |
| 07/27 | 10:37:06AM | 61½o-110 | 61½u-110 |
Alouettes vs Redblacks Key Matchups and Game Preview
Montreal's League-Leading Offense
Davis Alexander has been the driving force behind Montreal's league-leading offense, completing 71.4% of his passes for 2,368 yards, 11 touchdowns and only one interception. Tyson Philpot has been his primary target, turning 55 receptions into 839 yards and four touchdowns, while Tyler Snead has added 620 yards and four scores.
Alouettes' Ground Game Surge
Travis Theis gives the Alouettes balance on the ground with 538 yards and five touchdowns on 85 carries, and he enters this matchup after producing 373 rushing yards over his past two games. That combination of passing efficiency and rushing production has fueled Montreal's four-game winning streak.
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Ottawa's Passing Concerns
Ottawa quarterback Jake Maier has completed 68.3% of his throws for 1,716 yards, eight touchdowns and eight interceptions. Ayden Eberhardt leads the Redblacks with 469 receiving yards, while Justin Hardy has 426 yards and three touchdowns.
Redblacks' Rushing Struggles
Ottawa will need more from a rushing attack led by Greg Bell, who has only 198 yards and no scores on 50 carries. That lack of ground production has left Ottawa without a reliable complement to its passing attack.
Betting Trends: MTL and OTT
Montreal enters at 6-1 and has won four consecutive games, while Ottawa remains winless at 0-6 following a bye week. The Alouettes have scored 239 points and allowed 204, compared with Ottawa's 153 points scored and 213 surrendered. Montreal also won the first meeting 37-35 in Week 4, although the Redblacks' second-half comeback showed they can create problems for the East Division leaders. Public backing has remained heavily on Montreal throughout the week, with support reaching as high as 94% against the spread.
Key Injuries and Things To Know: MTL and OTT
The Alouettes will be without running back Stevie Scott III, receiver Jerreth Sterns, offensive lineman Justin Lawrence and defensive back Don Callis, but key defenders Najee Murray, Wesley Sutton, Mustafa Johnson, Micah Awe and Donovan Manuel are available. Ottawa will be missing kicker Brett Lauther, linebacker Benjamin Dobson and offensive lineman Zack Pelehos, while quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson is available after missing practice for non-injury reasons.
Alouettes vs Redblacks Side and Over/Under Picks
- Side Pick: Alouettes -6.5 (-114)
- Total Pick: Over 61.5 (-106)
Montreal's explosive passing game and major advantage on the ground should eventually separate these teams, but Ottawa's offense has enough receiving talent to contribute to a high-scoring contest.
Final Score Prediction
- Final Score: Alouettes 38, Redblacks 27
How to Wager On Alouettes vs Redblacks
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