Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Montreal Alouettes 8/4/22 - CFL Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 08/01/2022 at 7:20 PM ET
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers look to keep their perfect record intact on Thursday when visiting the Montreal Alouettes. Winnipeg is 8-0 and first in the West division. The Blue Bombers defeated the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday night 35-28. Zach Collaros passed for 270 yards and four touchdowns, while Dalton Schoen and Nic Demski each caught a pair of touchdown passes.
On the season, Zach Collaros has passed for 1,994 yards with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. The leading rusher is Brady Oliveira with 368 yards and one touchdown, while the leading receiver is Dalton Schoen with 583 yards and six touchdowns. Winnipeg is fourth in scoring with an average of 26.9 points per game and first in points allowed at 17.8 points per game.
Montreal is third in the East division at 2-5 and looks to bounce back from a 24-17 loss on Thursday to Hamilton. In Montreal’s loss to Hamilton, quarterback Trevor Harris passed for 288 yards and one touchdown. Harris was the leading rusher with 39 yards. Eugene Lewis caught eight passes for 154 yards, while Hergy Mayala caught the only touchdown reception.
Trevor Harris has passed for 1,600 yard with six touchdowns and five interceptions. The leading rusher for Montreal is Jeshrun Antwi with 319 yards, while the leading receiver is Eugene Lewis with 619 yards and two touchdowns. Montreal is third in the CFL in points scored with an average of 27.3 points per game and next to last or eighth in points allowed at 27.6 points per game.
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Montreal will have its hands full at home against Winnipeg. The Blue Bombers are leading the CFL in points allowed at 17.8 points per game and are scoring an average of 9.1 points more per game at 26.9. The Blue Bombers have covered the number in six of the last seven, while Montreal has failed to cover the nut in three of its last four. Winnipeg has covered the number in four of its five played on the road this season. Final Score Prediction, Winnipeg Blue Bombers win and cover ATS 27-12.