Alouettes vs Tiger-Cats Prediction 9/18/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Alouettes vs Tiger-Cats prediction for this CFL game on Friday, September 18th at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

Montreal Alouettes Betting Preview

The Montreal Alouettes are 10-3 this season after they lost to the Lions by a score of 48-29 last week. Montreal trailed 31-23 at halftime, but they allowed 17 points in the fourth quarter to seal the loss. The Alouettes were out gained by a total of 429-333, went 14-22 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Alexander threw for 242 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Snead caught four passes for 84 yards and one score. Scott III rushed nine times for 50 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Montreal defeated the Lions by a score of 37-30 and lost to the Blue Bombers by a score of 44-28, and they are currently first in the East Division. The Alouettes have scored 35.5 points per game with 328.4 passing yards and 104.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.6 points against per game this season. Davis Alexander has thrown for 4,196 yards, 27 touchdowns, and three interceptions this season. 

Hamilton Tiger-Cats Betting Preview

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are 4-9 this year after they lost to the Argonauts by a score of 37-22 in their last game. Hamilton trailed 20-7 at halftime and they were outscored 17-15 in the second half in the loss. The Tiger-Cats were out gained by a total of 382-344, went 8-20 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Frost threw for 218 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Gittens Jr caught seven passes for 94 yards and two scores. Biggins rushed seven times for 36 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Hamilton lost to the Stampeders by a score of 28-23 and lost to the Argonauts by a score of 39-20, and they are currently third in the East Division. The Tiger-Cats have scored 23.2 points per game with 250.5 passing yards and 93.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.5 points against per game this season. Harrison Frost has thrown for 734 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions this year. 

Alouettes vs Tiger-Cats Prediction 

Hamilton comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have allowed 37, 28, and 39 points during that span. The Tiger-Cats continue to deal with QB injuries, so they will be starting their third string here. Montreal is coming off of a loss, but they are still first in the East. The Alouettes have allowed 30+ points in four of their last five games, but their offense is absolutely elite. Take Montreal to cover on the road in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Alouettes -5.5