Montreal Alouettes vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Friday August 28 2026
The Montreal Alouettes vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers matchup headlines CFL Week 13 on Friday night at Princess Auto Stadium, pitting the league's top team against a Winnipeg squad looking to bounce back. For more angles across the league, check out these free CFL predictions before kickoff. Montreal enters at 9-1 and riding a seven-game winning streak, while Winnipeg sits at 5-5 after a frustrating loss to Edmonton in which the Blue Bombers squandered a 16-0 lead.
TLDR: Quick Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Montreal Alouettes -6.5
- Total Pick: Under 59.5
- Projected Final Score: Alouettes 31, Blue Bombers 24
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds: Alouettes vs Blue Bombers
| Date | Montreal | Winnipeg | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Montreal | Winnipeg | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-118 | 6½-104 | — |
| 08/24 | -6½-110 | 6½-110 | — |
| 08/24 | -5½-115 | 5½-105 | — |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 08/24 | 59½o-110 | 59½u-110 |
| 08/22 | 60½o-110 | 60½u-110 |
| 08/21 | — | — |
| 08/20 | 60½o-110 | 60½u-110 |
Key Matchups and Game Preview: Alouettes vs Blue Bombers
Montreal has been the CFL's most complete team to this point, scoring 367 points while allowing 263, and quarterback Davis Alexander has been outstanding, completing 239 of 326 passes for 3,400 yards, 20 touchdowns and only two interceptions. His efficiency has been supported by Tyson Philpot, who has 83 receptions for 1,229 yards and nine touchdowns, while Tyler Snead has added 982 yards and six scores. Montreal also owns a dangerous rushing attack behind Travis Theis, who has gained 788 yards on 120 carries for an excellent 6.6 yards per attempt with seven touchdowns.
Winnipeg's offense has been much less explosive, with Zach Collaros throwing for 1,426 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions, while Dru Brown has added 1,102 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions. Brady Oliveira remains the engine of the Blue Bombers' ground game with 850 rushing yards on 139 carries, but his ankle is a major concern after he did not practice early in the week.
The matchup ultimately comes down to whether Winnipeg can keep pace with a Montreal offense that has been far more efficient and consistent throughout the season. The Blue Bombers still have enough veteran talent to make this competitive at home, but Montreal's advantage at quarterback, receiver and overall offensive production is difficult to overlook.
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MTL vs WPG Betting Trends
The spread has held remarkably steady at 6.5 points across nearly every update since Monday, with juice moving only slightly between -104 and -118 on either side before settling at a standard -110 on both teams. The total has similarly stayed tight, moving from 60.5 down to 59.5 as the week progressed, with the price staying even at -110 on both the Over and Under.
Montreal and Winnipeg Injuries and Things To Know
Winnipeg also had veteran tackle Stanley Bryant and defensive back Deatrick Nichols miss practice, while safety Redha Kramdi returned as a full participant. Montreal's Week 13 injury report was still developing early in the week, but the Alouettes entered after a dominant 46-16 win over Ottawa and remained first in the CFL's latest power rankings.
Alouettes vs Blue Bombers Side and Over/Under Picks
- Side Pick: Montreal Alouettes -6.5
- Total Pick: Under 59.5
If Oliveira is limited or unavailable, Winnipeg would lose one of the league's most productive runners and an important piece of its ball-control identity, further tilting the matchup toward Montreal on the spread and supporting the Under given Winnipeg's offensive limitations.
Montreal vs Winnipeg Final Score Prediction
With Montreal's offense significantly ahead of Winnipeg's in nearly every statistical category and Oliveira's status in question, look for the Alouettes to control this matchup on the road.
- Projected Final Score: Alouettes 31, Blue Bombers 24
How to Wager on Montreal vs Winnipeg
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