The marketplace has reacted to the quarterback information in this matchup by betting against Montreal. Makes sense. BC gets its best QB, Nathan Rourke, back while the Alouettes won't have their starting QB, Davis Alexander, due to a hamstring injury. Rourke had missed the Lions' last two games.
Montreal suffered its first loss in four games without Alexander last week, losing to Hamilton, 35-17, on the road. Sure I'd rather have Alexander than McLeod Bethel-Thompson. But Bethel-Thompson should play better this week. The reduction in points is worth it since the Alouttes are home off a loss and have the superior defense.
BC has dropped three in a row since an opening week win against winless Edmonton.
It's Montreal's first home game since opening week. BC has lost four consecutive road games dating back to last season.