Week three of the Canadian Football League opens with many believe to be a Thursday night mismatch. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are undefeated and in the black. Further, Saskatchewan is a respected betting on CFL brand and a perennial playoff team. Counter to that is a Montreal Alouettes organization that is among the worst in the CFL. Montreal is winless after two games. But the Alouettes are showing improved competitiveness. With that in mind, the oddsmakers have a closer line than expected. Montreal will likely be motivated in what is their home opener.
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Montreal Alouettes CFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, June 23, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, Quebec |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Roughriders | -3 (-115) | 45½ (-110) | -160 |  |
| Alouettes | +3 (-105) | 45½ (-110) | +140 | |
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Roughriders at Alouettes SBG Odds Overview – Conflicting Brands
On this occasion, we have a respected sportsbook brand in the Roughriders. Gamblers trust Saskatchewan as a regular in the postseason. Montreal borders on a team with the masses running for the tall grass. Of course, the Alouettes may get some action based on the home opener angle. Montreal is showing good board value early on. But so too are the Roughriders.
Perfect Start for Saskatchewan
Thus far, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are 2-0 straight up and against the spread. Saskatchewan is coming off a 26-16 win at Edmonton as 7.5-point favorites. The game went under a total of 48.5. The first week’s of action saw the Roughriders beat Hamilton 30-13 as 2.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 48.5.
Alouettes Make Money While Losing
Last week the Alouettes lost at Toronto 20-19 as 3-point dogs. The game went under the total of 50. As a result, the Alouettes are 0-2 straight up but 2-0 against the spread. In week one, the Als lost at Calgary 30-27 as 3.5-point dogs. Also, that game went over the total of 47.5.
Roughriders at Alouettes Against the Spread
Late on, the Roughriders have paid in four of their most recent five games. Saskatchewan has won seven of its latest nine games straight up. The Roughriders have gone under the total in nine of their previous 11 matchups. Saskatchewan has won four of its most recent six road games straight up. Also, the Roughriders have gone under the total in five consecutive away games.
In a similar way to Saskatchewan, Montreal has covered four of its most recent six games. However, the Alouettes have lost six of their most recent seven matchups straight up. The Als have covered only two of their last ten home games. In five of their most recent seven games, Montreal has gone under the total.
Specifically in this series, Saskatchewan has covered four of their last six games at Montreal. The Roughriders have won five of their last six against the Alouettes straight up. This series has gone under the total in 19 of the previous 23 meetings in Montreal.
Roughriders at Alouettes SBG Free Picks
Although the Alouettes have been competitive, they remain a lower-tier Betting on the CFL team. Montreal has one of the worst defenses in the CFL, and the effective Saskatchewan running game should take advantage.
Roughriders at Alouettes SBG Best Bet: Saskatchewan Roughriders.