Montreal Alouettes vs Calgary Stampeders Prediction, 9/14/2024 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Montreal Alouettes vs Calgary Stampeders

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: McMahon Stadium in Calgary, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Montreal Alouettes (-4.5)

The Calgary Stampeders (4-8) host the Montreal Alouettes (10-2) at McMahon Stadium on Saturday. Montreal opens this contest as 4.5-point favorites. The O/U has been set at 49.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Cody Fajardo and Logan Bonner.

In their last game the Alouettes went up against the Lions and lost 37-23. Cody Fajardo went 27/37 with 240 yards passing and completed 1 touchdown. He walked away with 1 pick on the day. Cody Fajardo led the team on the ground for that game. He had a long run of 14 yards but he wasn't able to run one in for a touchdown. He racked up a total of 34 yards via 5 carries which meant he was running for 6.8 yards per run. Walter Fletcher was the leader in receiving yardage by racking up 72 yards on 8 receptions. He averaged 9.0 yards per reception for that game.

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Concerning scoring, the Montreal Alouettes have an average of 27.7 points per contest. As a team they are averaging 80.0 yards on the ground which is 8th in the league. The Alouettes have racked up 4,309 yards in total this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Montreal has compiled 23 passing touchdowns and 11 touchdowns on the ground.

The Alouettes are ranked 2nd in the CFL in terms of team defense, allowing 22.4 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.5 yards per tote and 112.4 yards on the ground per contest this year. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,349 yards via the ground game in 12 outings. Concerning passing yardage, the Alouettes have conceded 2,895 yards which puts them in 1st in the CFL. In their 12 games played this season, they have relinquished 241.2 yards per outing through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 69.8%. Overall, they are giving up 353.7 yards per game which has them ranked 2nd in the league.

In their last contest the Stampeders played the Elks and took the defeat by a score of 37-16. led the team on the ground in the game. He had a long run of 0 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He rushed for a total of 0 yards via 0 carries which means he ran for an average of 0.0 yards per tote. led the team in receiving yardage by earning 0 yards on receptions. He earned an average of 0.0 yards per catch in the game. went / with 0 yards passing but wasn't able to throw a ball for a TD. He finished this contest without throwing a pick.

For the year so far, the Stampeders have thrown for a total of 3,195 yards through the air as well as an average of 266.2 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 6th in the CFL. The Calgary Stampeders average 352.2 yards/contest which ranks them 6th in the CFL. They hold an average of 85.9 run yards per game and have run for 1,031 yards for the season. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Stampeders rank 8th in the CFL by tallying 23.5 points per outing.

Calgary has allowed a total of 1,403 yards via the ground game (116.9 yards per contest) as well as 13 touchdowns on the ground for the year. The Stampeders are conceding 30.2 PPG, which has them in 8th in the CFL. Overall, they have allowed 362 total points. They have surrendered 19 touchdowns from the passing game and 270.7 yards/outing, which has them ranked 5th in the CFL.

Who will win tonight's football game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Montreal Alouettes (-4.5)

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