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Edmonton Elks at Montreal Alouettes Betting Tips – Alouettes To Avenge Sole CFL Defeat So Far

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Last updated: Tue 04 Aug 2026 12:34
The Montreal Alouettes, riding a five-game win streak and holding the CFL’s best 7-1 record, host the Edmonton Elks in a rematch of their only defeat this season. Edmonton won their last head-to-head in overtime and carries a strong 6-2 record into Montreal. However, the Alouettes are undefeated at home and have covered the spread in six of their seven wins. The key recommendation is to back Montreal to cover the spread and avenge their earlier defeat.
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  • Montreal Alouettes on a 5-game win streak, undefeated at home
  • Edmonton Elks handed Montreal their sole loss, lead all-time series
  • Tip: Back Montreal to cover the spread and get their revenge
Shomari Lawrence of the Montreal Alouettes (Getty Images)

Montreal are tipped to cover as they avenge their only defeat of the season so far.

The Alouettes lost in overtime in Edmonton, but they have responded to that loss with a five-game win streak, and they are now back home where they have won all four games this season.

Key Numbers – Can Alouettes Reach 8-1?

  • Montreal Alouettes have won a league-high 7 games
  • Montreal Alouettes have covered in 6 of their 7 wins
  • Montreal Alouettes have won 5 of the last 7 meetings
  • The Under has cashed in 3 of the previous 5 meetings

Elks Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting

  • Edmonton Elks lead all-time series 51-39-1
  • Edmonton Elks won 32-29 in overtime when the two teams last met on June 20

Edmonton Elks Take 6-2 Record On The Road

Edmonton head to Montreal on the back of a loss, but having made a great start to the season with six wins in their first eight games.

The Elks opened up with a 29-12 victory in Ottawa, and then backed that up after an early bye as they beat Montreal 32-29 in overtime at home, and Winnipeg 23-18 on the road.

Their perfect start was finally ended by a 36-24 defeat at the BC Lions, but they issued an immediate response by embarking on a three-game win streak.

Edmonton won back-to-back games at home, beating Ottawa 40-17 and BC 19-17, before heading out on the road to down defending champions Saskatchewan, 36-34.

The Elks failed to make it four-in-a-row though, as they lost the rematch with the Roughriders a week later, 28-26.

Montreal Alouettes Boast League-Best 7-1 Record

Montreal enter this contest riding a five-game win streak that has propelled them to a league-best 7-1 record.

The Alouettes kicked off the campaign with back-to-back victories, downing Hamilton 30-27 in overtime on the road before beating Toronto 37-30 at home.

They failed to make it three-in-a-row as they were beaten 32-29 in overtime at Edmonton, but they have not lost since.

Montreal rebounded with a 37-35 victory Ottawa, and then took back-to-back meetings with Calgary, winning 37-30 at home and 38-32 on the road.

The Alouettes then took their win streak to five games as they followed up a 31-18 victory over Hamilton with a 34-13 success in Ottawa.

Verdict

Edmonton are the only team to beat the Alouettes this season, but this matchup is taking place in Montreal.

The Alouettes have are flawless at home and have established themselves as the team to beat through nine weeks, so we are backing the hosts to get their revenge.

Best Bet1: Montreal -3.5 Spread @20/21 at Hollywoodbets - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 58.5 Total Points @9/10 at bet365 - 2 Units
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