Week 2 of the Canadian Football League (CFL) season promises exciting matchups and potential upsets. Here’s a breakdown of two key games with expert predictions.

Edmonton Elks at Montreal Alouettes (Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ET)

Pick: Montreal -7.5
Lean: Over 47.5

The Montreal Alouettes are heavily favored to continue thier winning ways against the Edmonton Elks. The Alouettes demonstrated their dominance in Week 1,and they are expected to maintain that momentum against a team with a backup quarterback.

“The Alouettes demonstrated their dominance in Week 1.”

Calgary Stampeders at toronto Argonauts (Saturday, 4 p.m. ET)

Pick: Calgary +1.5
lean: Over 50.5

The Calgary Stampeders, energized by veteran quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., are poised to challenge the Toronto Argonauts. Adams’s leadership has injected new life into the Stampeders’ offense, making them a formidable opponent. The Argonauts, still finding their rhythm early in the season, could be vulnerable to an upset.

Saskatchewan Roughriders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Saturday, 7 p.m.ET)

Pick: Saskatchewan -3.5
Lean: Under 51.5

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are expected to maintain a strong ground game with A.J. Ouellette‘s return from a head injury. The addition of veteran ka’Deem Carey provides further insurance. The roughriders’ defense is the key factor, expected to pressure Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and disrupt their offensive flow.