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Last updated: Tue 18 Aug 2026 13:03
The Montreal Alouettes are heavy favorites in their Week 12 CFL game against the Ottawa Redblacks. Boasting a 6-game win streak and an 8-1 overall record, Montreal has a dominant all-time and recent record against Ottawa, covering the spread in 7 of 9 games this season. Meanwhile, Ottawa remains winless after 9 games and continues to struggle. The recommendation is to back the Alouettes to not only win but also cover the spread for a third time this season over Ottawa.
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  • Montreal Alouettes are on a 6-game win streak, leading CFL at 8-1
  • Ottawa Redblacks remain winless after 9 games and have struggled all season
  • Alouettes heavily favoured to win and cover the spread
Tyson Philpot of the Montreal Alouettes (Getty Images)

Montreal are tipped to cover as they beat winless Ottawa for the third time this season.

The Alouettes have dominated the Redblacks over the past few seasons, winning and covering consistently, and current form suggests that trend is likely to continue here.

Key Numbers – Will Alouettes Record 8th Cover?

  • Montreal Alouettes have covered in 7 of their 9 games
  • Montreal Alouettes have covered in 9 of the previous 10 meetings
  • Winless Ottawa Redblacks have failed to cover in 6 of their 9 games
  • The Under cashed when the two teams last met on July 31

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

  • Montreal Alouettes lead the all-time series 24-14-0
  • Montreal Alouettes won 34-13 when the two teams last met on July 31

Ottawa Redblacks Winless After 9 Games

Ottawa go into their 10th game of the regular season still seeking their first victory over of the campaign.

The Redblacks entered the season with high hopes of showing some improvement under new head coach Ryan Dinwiddie.

They opened with back-to-back home defeats, losing 20-21 to Edmonton and 44-24 to Toronto, before heading to Montreal for a 37-35 loss to the Alouettes.

Ottawa’s skid continued as they fell 27-22 to Saskatchewan, 40-17 at Edmonton and 36-34 in overtime to Winnipeg to enter the bye week at 0-6.

And since returning to action they have followed up a 34-13 home loss to Montreal with road defeats to Saskatchewan, 42-20, and Winnipeg, 33-21.

Montreal Alouettes Riding 6-Game Win Streak

Montreal return from the bye week riding a six-game win streak that has propelled them to a league-best 8-1 record.

The Alouettes came up short in the Grey Cup last season, but they have shown no signs of a hangover through the first 11 weeks, winning eight of their first nine games.

They kicked things off with a 30-27 overtime win at Hamilton, and backed that up with a 37-30 victory against Toronton in the home opener.

Montreal’s perfect start was ended by a 32-29 overtime defeat in Edmonton, but they rebounded immediately with a 37-35 win over Ottawa, and that proved to be the start of this six game surge.

The Alouettes have since beat Calgary 37-30 at home and 38-32 on the road, Hamilton 31-18 at home, Ottawa 34-13 on the road, and Edmonton 48-30 at home.

Verdict

Montreal have recent form and history firmly on their side for the opening game of Week 12.

We expect the Alouettes to cover the spread as they win their seventh straight game and go 3-0 against Ottawa this season.

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