Last week the Montreal Alouettes got back into severe CFL playoff contention with a win over lowly Ottawa. It may not seem like much. But in the CFL East Division, it is everything. Now the Als are one win behind the Toronto Argonauts in the East. Meanwhile, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are wallowing in the misery of a probably lost season. Hamilton is a betting on CFL bankroll buster and going nowhere fast. On Thursday night, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will host the Montreal Alouettes at Tim Hortons Field. Specifically, ESPN+ will provide complete coverage of the matchup.
Montreal Alouettes vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, July 28, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, Ontario |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Alouettes | +3 (-110) | 49½ (-110) | +133 |  |
| Tiger-Cats | -3 (-110) | 49½ (-110) | -153 | |
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Alouettes at Tiger-Cats SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, the Alouettes will attract sportsbook bargain hunters with their status as the underdogs. Gamblers view Montreal as the better team, which adds to the value perception. By contrast, squares will take the home chalk at a minimal lay. To casual CFL bettors, there isn’t much difference in these teams.
Montreal Rebounds With Season-Saving Win
Montreal is coming off a 40-33 win at Ottawa as 2.5-point road favorites. Also, the game went over the total of 48. Quarterback Trevor Harris threw for 341 yards and two touchdowns. Harris compiled a 134.0 QB rating. In turn, Hergy Mayala had a team-best 102 yards on five catches with one TD. Montreal is 2-4 straight up but 4-2 against the spread with 5-1 over the total. The Als rate 6th for total offense, 3rd for scoring offense, 7th for total defense, and 8th for points allowed.
Toothless Tiger-Cats
Last week Hamilton lost at British Columbia 17-12 as 10-point dogs. The game went under the total of 52.5. Incredibly, Hamilton outgained BC 411 to 330 in total yards. Namely, quarterback Dane Evans threw for 297 yards with one TD, one pick, and an 89.5 rating. The Tiger-Cats are 1-5, straight up and against the spread, with 3-3 over and under the total. In sum, Hamilton rates 4th for total offense, 8th for scoring offense, 2nd for total defense, and 6th for points allowed.
Alouettes at Tiger-Cats Against the Spread
Late on, the Alouettes have gone over the total in five of their last six games. Montreal has lost five of their last six games straight up. The Alouettes have come away with the cash in six of their previous eight away games. In contrast, Hamilton has failed to cover six of its most recent seven games. And the Ti-Cats are 1-4 on the board in their most recent five home games.
Specifically in this series, Hamilton has covered seven of their last ten games vs. Montreal. And the Tiger-Cats have won ten of the previous 14 meetings straight up. The Alouettes and Cats have gone under the total in four of their last six meetings at Hamilton. Additionally, Hamilton is 14-4 straight up against the Als.
Alouettes at Tiger-Cats SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, the Alouettes are in better form. Montreal offers the most potential betting on CFL value as the road dog.
Alouettes at Tiger-Cats SBG Best Bet: Montreal Alouettes.