CFL Game Preview: Toronto Argonauts (0-0-0) vs. Montreal Alouettes (0-0-0)

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Game Details

Matchup: Toronto Argonauts vs. Montreal Alouettes

Date & Time: Saturday, June 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, QC

Broadcast: TSN, CFL+

Game Overview

The Toronto Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes face off in a highly anticipated East Division showdown, with both teams looking to establish dominance early in the 2025 CFL season. Montreal enters the game as defending Grey Cup champions, boasting a 12-5-1 record last season and a strong home-field advantage. Toronto, meanwhile, is seeking redemption after falling short in last year’s East Final against the Alouettes.

Key Players to Watch

Toronto Argonauts:

Ka’Deem Carey – Star running back who led Toronto’s rushing attack last season.

Cameron Dukes – Expected to start at quarterback, looking to improve Toronto’s offensive efficiency.

Wynton McManis – Defensive standout with 17 tackles in his last two games.

Montreal Alouettes:

Cody Fajardo – Veteran QB who threw for 284 yards in last season’s East Final.

Tyson Philpot – Explosive receiver with 17 receptions for 224 yards in his last two games.

Marc-Antoine Dequoy – Defensive leader, questionable due to a shoulder injury.

Team Stats & Trends

Toronto Argonauts:

Won two of three matchups against Montreal last season.

Struggled with turnovers and penalties in key games.

Looking to reclaim dominance in the East Division.

Montreal Alouettes:

Started last season 10-1, finishing with a 13-game winning streak.

Led the CFL in offensive touchdowns (17) and fewest TDs allowed (8).

Seeking back-to-back Grey Cup titles for the first time since 2009-10.

Montreal’s home-field advantage and offensive firepower make them slight favorites, but Toronto’s defensive improvements could make this a close contest.

GAME ODDS

Toronto Argonauts                          47.5

Montreal Alouettes                        – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 5, 2025

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