Blue Bombers vs Alouettes Picks and Prediction – 7/1/2023

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers take a road trip in week 4 for a matchup with the Montreal Alouettes. Winnipeg comes into week 4 with a 2-1 record overall following a blowout 24 point loss to BC a week ago. Defensively Winnipeg had one of their worst games of the year giving up thirty points including seventeen in the first half as BC compiled 305 total yards of offense. Offensively Winnipeg had issues scoring just six points after none in the second half on 235 total yards. Winnipeg did not turn the ball over but failed to convert on 4th down three different times in the game resulting in the blowout loss.

Zach Collaros led the way for the Winnipeg offense completing 15 passes for 191 yards but failed to find the end zone. Brady Olivera was the top ball carrier with 52 yards on 10 carries, while four other players compiled 29 total rushing yards. Carlton Argudosi was the top receiver for Winnipeg with five receptions and 61 yards to lead the team.

Montreal comes into week 4 undefeated through two games played as one of the best teams in the league. Montreal is the third best offensive team in the league having scored 57 total points on six touchdowns despite playing just two games. The Montreal offense has also compiled 613 total yards with 553 coming through the air.

Defensively Montreal has been fantastic second in the league allowing just 12 points per game on 290.5 yards. Montreal has the best rushing defense in the league after allowing just 92 yards through the first two games and no rushing touchdowns. The Alouettes pass defense is third in the league having allowed just 522 yards allowing a 53.7 percent completion rate.