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Free CFL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Aug. 18, 2026

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Ottawa logo OTT @ Montreal logo MTL Thu, Aug 20 • 7:30 PM ET
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Montreal logo MTL -12.5 (-112)
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The Ottawa Redblacks have lost 15 consecutive games after their 0-9 start this season, and it's only getting worse. Ottawa is 1-4 ATS since mid-July, including failing to cover in three straight games. In those three games, including a 21-point loss at home to the Montreal Alouettes, the Redblacks have lost by an average margin of 18.3 points. Montreal should bully Ottawa again, as it is the only team in the East that's top-three in PPG (35.7) and points allowed (27.4).

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Ottawa logo Montreal logo o61.5 (-120)
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The Montreal Alouettes have the best offense in the league, and have hit the Over in seven of nine games this season because of it. The Ottawa Redblacks have the worst defense in the league, and have hit the Over in two of their three road games against top three offenses. 

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Winnipeg logo WPG @ Edmonton logo EDM Fri, Aug 21 • 9:30 PM ET
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Edmonton logo EDM -4.5 (-110)
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Although Zach Collaros looked good in his return for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, going on the road against the Edmonton Elks is a lot different than beating up on an 0-9 Ottawa Redblacks team. Edmonton has the best defense in the CFL, allowing a league-low 26 PPG. The Elks have also been an ATS machine, covering in eight of 10 games, including in five of their last six. And at home, they're particularly deadly, outscoring opponents by an average of 11.2 points and covering in all five games.

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What's The Deal With This CFL Computer Picks Table?

The above table shows the result of the last 100 CFL computer picks. This table features important information you can use to shape your Canadian Football League bets, like the public consensus, ATS and totals. Before you throw up your hands in frustration like a center watching his quarterback get sacked 13 seconds after the snap, we'll explain the ins and outs of betting on the CFL.

ROI

This amount is the profit (or loss) based on a bettor placing $100 on each of the last 100 CFL picks made by the computer on both the opening and closing lines. "To Win" represents the win based on moneyline bets. "ATS" signifies the win based on wagers against the spread. "Total O/U" shows the amount bettors would win on Over or Under wagers.

Record Keeping

Wins are listed first, losses second, and pushes or ties are third. Since there are no ties in CFL moneyline betting, if there is a push listed, that would mean the computer predicted a tie and wouldn't have placed a wager on that game.

At Odds Shark, we want you to have everything you need to make smart CFL wagers, which is why you'll also see the predicted score. The predicted score can give you a hint about which way to bet. For instance, if Hamilton is playing Ottawa and the predicted score is 31.4-18.4 for the Tiger-Cats, you could make a simple moneyline bet. For moneyline bets you would only need to bet on one team to triumph over the other. In this case if you picked Hamilton and they won, you'd win your moneyline bet. On the other hand, if the Redblacks won, you'd lose your bet.

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