Alouettes vs. Tiger-Cats Prediction, Expert Picks & Odds: CFL Football, Aug. 2

Coming off a comeback win in Week 8, the Alouettes continue to look like the league's best team, even without Cody Fajardo. Can the struggling Tiger-Cats keep it close?

Rob Paul

Last updated: August 1, 2024 12:12 PM EDT • 3 min read

Edmonton Elks defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. dives to tackle Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot. We're backing Montreal in our Alouettes vs. Tiger-Cats Prediction. — Edmonton Elks defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. dives to tackle Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot. Photo by Perry Nelson/USA TODAY Sports via Imagn.

Even a 13-point halftime deficit with a third-string QB running the offense can't slow down the Montreal Alouettes (6-1), so how are the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-5) going to do it?

Montreal remains the Grey Cup odds favorite in the East with star QB Cody Fajardo on the mend, and I have no reason to doubt it in my Alouettes vs. Tiger-Cats prediction.

Though the Alouettes are on the road, heading to Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ont., for Friday's game at 7:30 p.m. ET (TSN/RDS, CFL+), they remain 4.5-point favorites across our best sportsbooks in Canada.

Alouettes vs. Tiger-Cats odds

Alouettes vs. Tiger-Cats odds via Betway as of Thursday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Teams	Moneyline	Spread	Total
Alouettes	-213	-4.5 (-115)	Over: 50.5 (-111)
Tiger-Cats	+175	+4.5 (+115)	Under: 50.5 (-111)

Alouettes vs. Tiger-Cats prediction: Defense Wins Championships

CFL picks confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale.

Alouettes -4.5 ⭐⭐⭐

Still down Fajardo and it doesn't seem to matter all that much for Montreal. While they were losing 16-3 at halftime to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Week 8, backup QB Caleb Evans was benched for Davis Alexander. Alexander proceeded to complete 83% of his passes while throwing for 178 yards and two scores, all while leading the Als to a 20-16 win.

Though Montreal did remove Fajardo from the six-game injured list, it appears Alexander will make his first career start against Hamilton to give the franchise QB another week to heal. The Tiger-Cats are the perfect team to debut against, too, allowing the most points per game in the league (31.6) and the third-most yards per game (377.0).

Star receiver Tyson Philpot should have a field day against this secondary - he's second in the CFL in receiving yards (690) - and running back Walter Fletcher remains one of the best all-around threats. He's the only player in the league with 300-plus rushing and receiving yards.

And of course, Montreal's defense is the really difference maker in this game. It's the best in the league and allowing the fewest yards per game (333.6), the least passing yards (223.1), the lowest QB rating (80.4), and the fewest points (21.7). Good luck to Bo Levi Mitchell and Co.

A $10 winning bet on Montreal to cover pays an $8.70 profit. The Als are 4-3 ATS this season while Hamilton is just 2-5.

Odds: -115 via Betway | Implied probability: 53.49%

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Alouettes vs. Tiger-Cats game info

When: Friday, Aug. 2 (7:30 p.m. ET)
Where: Tim Hortons Field (Hamilton, Ont.)
How to watch: TSN/RDS, CFL+
Weather: 77 degrees, 6-mph winds, 40% chance of precipitation
Favorite: Alouettes -4.5 (-115 via Betway)

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Rob Paul

Rob is a Publishing Editor at Sportsbook Review. He’s been with the team since early 2024, with this being his first full-time role in the sports betting industry. Before joining SportsbookReview.com, he contributed to various sports outlets, including FanSided and Pro Football Network. During that period, he spent five years working full-time as a local community journalist, after attending Durham College for journalism and Wilfrid Laurier University for history. He previously hosted an NFL draft and college football-focused podcast where he had the opportunity to interact with future NFL players such as Maxx Crosby and Quinn Meinerz. Rob has spent multiple years working as a freelance podcast producer for numerous sports-related podcasts while making guest appearances on several college football shows. He’s also made guest appearances on SportsTalk Mississippi on several occasions to talk all things NFL draft. Rob values the way sports betting acts as a catalyst for telling stories and growing interest in certain sports, particularly FCS football, WNBA, and mid-major college basketball. He’s always been drawn to the more obscure teams and conferences in major college sports, but most of all, Rob loves using stats to find the best player props to back.