Calgary Stampeders vs Montreal Alouettes Week 17 Football Betting Tips 10/5/2019

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Percival Molson Memorial Stadium

Percival Molson Memorial Stadium is the site where Vernon Adams Jr. and the Montreal Alouettes (7-6, 2nd in the Eastern Conference) will play the Calgary Stampeders (9-4, 1st in the Western Conference) on Saturday. Montreal opens this matchup as 1.5 point dogs. The total has been set at 51.5.

The Stampeders have been less than ideal for football wagerers, having gone 5-7 ATS. Montreal covers the spread 61.5% of the time, going 8-5 against the spread. The Stampeders have been lousy for bettors as favorites, going 1-6 ATS. Montreal has went 8-2 against the spread as an underdog, so they are covering the spread 80.0% of the time.

Valuable Calgary Stampeders Betting Trends

The Stampeders have been a hot and cold Over choice for O/U CFL bettors, having gone 5-8.

The Stampeders are covering the spread 60.0% of the time on the road, having gone 3-2 ATS.

Important Montreal Alouettes Betting Trends

Montreal covers the spread 71.4% of the time at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, going 5-2 against the spread.

The Alouettes have been a solid Over choice for O/U CFL bettors, having gone 7-6.

Key Calgary Stampeders Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Montreal Alouettes Injuries

09/23/19 QB Vernon Adams Jr. Suspension is suspended vs B.C. Lions

The Calgary Stampeders head into this matchup 9-4 for this season. They are ranked 1st in the Western Conference. In terms of scoring, they are one of the marginal teams in the league averaging 26.8 points per contest, which has them at 4th in the league. As a unit, they are averaging 77 rushing yards per contest which is 5th in the West, and they currently sit at 2nd in the West for passing yards per contest with 285.8. For total yardage, they sit in 5th in the West and 7th in the league with 4,716 yards. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, the Stampeders have compiled a total of 19 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing TDs. They are a team that has the capability to score points in the West and I wouldn't expect it to change too much in this matchup.

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The Stampeders have one of the top tier defenses in the CFL allowing 21.5 points per contest, which has them at 2nd in the Western Conference and 3rd in the league. When it comes to passing yards, the Stampeders have conceded 3,281 yards over the course of 13 contests. This comes out to an average of 252.4 yards per game, which has them at 4th in the league and 4th in the West. Opponents are completing 73.3% of the passes they throw against them and averaging 7.37 yards per try. They have conceded 14 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing TDs. In discussing rushing yards, Calgary is giving up 89.2 yards per contest putting them 2nd in the conference and 2nd in the CFL. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.51 yards per rush putting them 1st in the West and 1st in the league overall. Overall, they have conceded 1,159 yards rushing through 13 games.

The Alouettes step onto the field holding a record of 7-6 and they are currently ranked 2nd in the Eastern Conference. Montreal has made teams game plan around their running game by averaging 130.3 yards per contest, ranking them 2nd in the league. As a unit, they have compiled a total of 1,694 yards rushing through 13 contests, so they'll look to continue their dominance on the ground to grind out wins. The Montreal Alouettes average 375.1 yards per game overall putting them 3rd in the league and 2nd in the East. When talking about the points that are being put on the board, the Alouettes are ranked 2nd in the conference and 5th out of the nine teams in the CFL with an average of 26.1 points per game. During the season thus far, the Alouettes have thrown for a total of 3,182 yards through the air which equates to 244.8 passing yards per game putting them 7th in the league.

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The Montreal Alouettes are conceding 26.1 points per contest ranking them 2nd in the East and 6th in the CFL. Their passing defense is one of the least effective groups in the CFL. They are allowing 298.1 passing yards per game and 3,875 total passing yards. For yards through the air allowed per game, the Alouettes are currently ranked 2nd in the East. They have allowed 17 passing touchdowns for 2019. When talking about points allowed, they have allowed 339 points in total. When talking about rushing yards, they are conceding 104.5 yards per game which puts them at 6th in the league and 2nd in the conference. For the 2019 season, they have allowed 1,358 yards on the ground and 13 rushing TDs.

Who will win tonight's Stampeders/Alouettes CFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Alouettes +1.5

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