Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET | Venue: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal
Matchup Overview
Two playoff-hungry teams collide in Montreal as the Blue Bombers look to build momentum after edging Ottawa last week, while the Alouettes aim to rebound from a tough loss to BC. Winnipeg sits third in the West Division, trailing Saskatchewan by six points. Montreal is second in the East, just two points behind Hamilton. This is the first meeting of the season between the clubs.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Snapshot
Last Game: Defeated Ottawa 30–27
QB Zach Collaros: 1,543 yards 9 TDs 10 INTs
RB Brady Oliveira: 413 yards 1 TD
WR Nic Demski: 640 yards 5 TDs
Scoring: 27.4 PPG (4th)
Defense: 28.0 PAPG (5th)
Trend: Covered in 6 of last 9 road games
Roster Notes:
Demario Houston returns to the secondary, while Dalton Schoen remains sidelined but progressing in recovery.
Montreal Alouettes Snapshot
Last Game: Lost to BC 36–18
QB James Morgan (starter): 211 yards 1 TD 1 INT
QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson: 957 yards 4 TDs 5 INTs
RB Sean Thomas Erlington: 361 yards 2 TDs
WR Tyler Snead: 689 yards 2 TDs
Scoring: 23.7 PPG (8th)
Defense: 25.1 PAPG (3rd)
Trend: 1–6 ATS in last 7 games
Quarterback Carousel: Montreal has rotated through four QBs this season, impacting offensive rhythm and chemistry.
Keys to Victory
Winnipeg:
Pressure Morgan early and capitalize on Montreal’s QB instability
Lean on Oliveira to control tempo and clock
Avoid turnovers—Collaros has 10 INTs this season
Montreal:
Establish ground game to ease pressure on Morgan
Limit big plays from Demski and Schoen’s replacements
Defensive front must disrupt Winnipeg’s rhythm
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GAME ODDS
Winnipeg Blue Bombers – 6
Montreal Alouettes 48.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 20, 2025
