Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Venue: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, QC
Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: TSN / RDS / CFL+ / CBS Sports Network
Team Overview
| Team | Montreal Alouettes | BC Lions |
| Record | 5–4 (2nd in East) | 4–5 (4th in West) |
| Last Game | Lost 34–6 vs Saskatchewan | Won 41–38 vs Hamilton |
Quarterback Comparison
Montreal – McLeod Bethel-Thompson
3 INTs vs Hamilton, but remains a proven veteran
Starting again with Davis Alexander sidelined
Needs better chemistry with depleted receiving corps
BC – Nathan Rourke
Returns after missing two games with injury
Brings explosive upside to BC’s passing game
Lions average 32.7 PPG over last three games
Key Players & Matchups
Montreal Alouettes
Sean Thomas Erlington: Celebrates 100th CFL game
Defense: Leads CFL in fewest yards per game (308.0)
Turnovers: League-best 12 forced turnovers
BC Lions
James Butler: 2nd in CFL in rushing (262 yards, 5.7 YPC)
Offensive Line: Vulnerable vs Montreal’s pass rush
Defense: Allowed 30+ points in 3 straight games
Statistical Breakdown
| Category | Montreal Alouettes | BC Lions |
| Points/Game | 30.1 | 27.4 |
| Yards/Game | 365.2 | 351.7 |
| Pass Yards/Game | 285.0 | 278.3 |
| Rush Yards/Game | 80.2 | 73.4 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 24.7 | 31.2 |
GAME ODDS
Montreal Alouettes – 2.5
British Columbia Lions 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025
