Redblacks vs Alouettes Prediction 8/20/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Redblacks vs Alouettes prediction for this CFL game on Thursday, August 20th at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview

The Ottawa Redblacks are 0-9 this year after they lost to the Blue Bombers by a score of 33-21 last week. Ottawa trailed 20-12 at halftime and they cut the deficit to 26-21 in the fourth, before allowing a touchdown with 2:31 left to seal the loss. The Redblacks out gained Winnipeg by a total of 333-305, went 10-20 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Jake Maier threw for 314 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Keelan White caught six passes for 79 yards. Greg Bell rushed six times for 17 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Ottawa lost to the Roughriders by a score of 42-20 and the Alouettes by a score of 34-13, and they are currently last in the East Division. The Redblacks have scored 23.0 points per game with 307.0 passing yards and 50.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 35.8 points against per game this season. Jake Maier has thrown for 2,680 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, while Ayden Eberhardt has 53 receptions for 677 yards and three touchdowns. Greg Bell has rushed 66 times for 242 yards this year. 

Montreal Alouettes Betting Preview

The Montreal Alouettes are 8-1 this season after they defeated the Elks by a score of 48-30 in their last game. Montreal led 24-17 at halftime and they pulled away with another 24 points in the second half. The Alouettes out gained Edmonton by a total of 481-407, went 13-19 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-2 in the game. Davis Alexander threw for 352 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, while Tyler Snead caught five passes for 146 yards and one score. Travis Theis rushed 14 times for 100 yards in the game. 

Prior to that win, Montreal defeated the Redblacks by a score of 34-13 and defeated the Tiger-Cats by a score of 31-18, and they are currently first in the East Division. The Alouettes have scored 35.7 points per game with 349.7 passing yards and 112.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.4 points against per game this season. Davis Alexander has thrown for 3,140 yards, 18 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Tyson Philpot has caught 74 passes for 1,154 yards and seven scores. Travis Theis has rushed 109 times for 700 yards and six touchdowns this season. 

Redblacks vs Alouettes Prediction 

Montreal comes into this matchup on a six game winning streak and they have scored 31+ points in all six of those wins. The Alouettes have also won by at least 13 points in three straight games. Ottawa is still looking for their first win of the year and they have allowed 33+ points in five straight. The Redblacks have lost by margins of 12, 22, 21, 2, and 23 points in their last five losses. Take the Alouettes to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Alouettes -12.5