Alouettes vs Lions Picks and Prediction – 7/9/2023

The Montreal Alouettes take a road trip this week for a game against the BC Lions. Montreal is 2-1 on the year following a 14 point loss against Winnipeg a week ago. Cody Fajardo has been the offensive leader for Montreal through the first three games completing nearly 70% of his passes for 823 yards and two scores. William Stanback is the top ball carrier this season from Montreal with 33 carries for 154 yards, while quarterback Cody Fajardo has chipped in 66 yards and three scores on 15 carries.

Austin Mack has been the top target for Montreal through the first three games with 316 yards and two scores on 15 carries. Kaion Julien-Grant is second on the team with 285 yards on 14 receptions, while running back William Stanback has added 89 yards on 8 grabs.

The BC Lions come into week five following their first loss of the season a week ago to Toronto. Offensively BC was fantastic a week ago scoring 24 points on 413 total yards but racked up 13 penalties and one turnover on downs resulting in the loss. Offensively BC had their worst game of the season giving up 45 points on 329 total yards of offense as 249 came through the air.

Vernon Adams is one of the best quarterbacks in the CFL leading the Lions this season with a 69.8% completion rate to go along with 1249 yards and eight scores in four games. Taquan Mizzell is the top ball carrier with 246 yards on 46 carries, while Vernon Adams has added 84 yards and one score on 16 carries. Alexander Hollins has led the way for the BC receivers this season with 289 yards and one touchdown on 22 receptions. Domonique Rhymes has added heavily with 237 yards and five scores on 15 grabs.