{"id":29679,"date":"2024-06-14T18:59:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T18:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmontondailynews.com\/?p=29679"},"modified":"2024-06-14T18:59:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T18:59:08","slug":"montreal-alouettes-at-edmonton-elks-odds-picks-and-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmontondailynews.com\/montreal-alouettes-at-edmonton-elks-odds-picks-and-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Elks odds, picks and predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Montreal Alouettes<\/strong> (1-0) and the Edmonton Elks<\/strong> (0-1) meet Friday in a Week 2 battle at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (TSN\/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook\u2019s\u00a0lines around the Alouettes vs. Elks <\/strong>odds<\/strong>, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0 defending champ Alouettes went on the road to earn a 27-12 win against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 1, cashing as a 7.5-point underdog as the Under (47.5) cashed in a rematch of the 110th Grey Cup.<\/p>\n

Montreal racked up 327 total yards, including 254 yards through the air. The key to the victory was in the turnover department, as the Alouettes were plus-2. QB Cody Fajardo<\/strong> threw for 254 yards and 2 TD, while WR Tyson Philpot<\/strong> tore it up with 10 catches for 141 yards and 2 scores.<\/p>\n

The Elks lost 29-21 at home against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Week 1, falling as a 1-point underdog for the 2nd-straight season opener to the Riders. The Over (47.5) cashed, too.<\/p>\n

Edmonton had 19 1st downs to 18 for Saskatchewan. The Elks outgained the Riders 375-345 in total yards while both teams turned it over 3 times. Edmonton had 336 passing yards as QB Bethel McLeod Thompson<\/strong> completed 33-of-42 passes with 2 TDs and 1 INT, while he also lost a fumble. The Elks allowed 305 yards through the air, too.<\/p>\n

These teams met once last season, as Montreal picked up a 35-21 win on Oct. 14 as a 1-point underdog while the Over (46.5) connected. Montreal has won 4 of the past 6 meetings, with the Alouettes going 6-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 8 in the series, with the Over holding a 7-3 edge in the past 10 meetings.<\/p>\n

Alouettes at Elks odds<\/h2>\n

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:29 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n