As the Week 3 of the 2025 CFL season kicks off, four teams are aiming to stay undefeated. The Montreal Alouettes, currently 2-0 and the sole East Division team with a win, will face the Edmonton Elks at 9 PM ET on Thursday. Previously, the Alouettes clinched a significant 28-10 victory against the reigning Grey Cup champions, the Toronto Argonauts, followed by a 39-18 win against the Ottawa Redblacks. In contrast, the Elks sit at 0-1 after last week’s idle time following a 31-14 defeat to the BC Lions.
Toronto (0-2) seeks its first victory and will attempt to hand the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-0) their first loss at BMO Field on Friday. The Argonauts dropped their season opener in Montreal and recorded a 29-19 loss against the Calgary Stampeders. Saskatchewan’s performance against Ottawa (31-26) and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (28-23) showcased their strength.
The Week 3 action continues on Saturday with Calgary welcoming Ottawa and Winnipeg facing BC. The Stampeders, starting strong at 2-0, overcoming Hamilton (38-26) and Toronto, while the Blue Bombers achieved a commendable 34-20 victory over the Lions in their opening match.
Montreal is favored by 6.5 points over Edmonton according to FanDuel Sportsbook, while Toronto stands as a 3-point underdog against Saskatchewan. Ottawa is slightly favored by 1.5 points against Calgary, and Winnipeg is -3.5 against BC.
Emory Hunt, a sports analyst with a solid track record of 3-1 last week, has outlined his predictions for the Week 3 slate. His expertise comes from his experience as a former running back for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and his role as the founder and CEO of Football Gameplan, offering insights into Football since 2007. Hunt’s analysis has consistently delivered impressive results across various leagues, including the CFL, XFL, and USFL in the past year.
Montreal Alouettes vs. Edmonton Elks (Thursday, 9 PM ET)
Pick: Montreal -6.5
Lean: Over 48.5
The Elks must improve offensively to keep pace with Montreal, who appears to be in peak form defensively and offensively.
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Toronto Argonauts (Friday, 7:30 PM ET)
Pick: Saskatchewan -3
Lean: Under 48.5
The Argonauts lack the balanced offense they showed last season during their Grey Cup run, which may affect their ability to compete against a vigorous Roughriders team.
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Calgary Stampeders (Saturday, 4 PM ET)
Pick: Calgary +1.5
Lean: Under 51.5
Calgary’s robust defense puts pressure on opposing offenses, and I trust them to secure a victory in this matchup.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. BC Lions (Saturday, 7 PM ET)
Pick: Winnipeg -3.5
Lean: Over 50.5
This match rematches last week’s stunning performance by the Blue Bombers, throwing BC’s offense into disarray much to the frustration of their QB Nathan Rourke.
