The B.C. Lions were set up with a chance on the CFL schedule to control its path to a West Division championship. But after an overtime loss to Winnipeg last week, the Lions are now on the outside looking in.
B.C. is one game behind the Blue Bombers and will have to sweep their remaining two games, including this week’s against Hamilton, and have Winnipeg lose both to win the division championship.
B.C. Lions vs Hamilton Tiger-CatsPicks
Bet on BC Lions to cover the spread and the game to go OVER the total
Hamilton isn’t in a position to coast to the finish line, either. While the Tiger-Cats are already in the playoffs, they want to play their first game at home. That would likely require a win over B.C. followed by a win over Montreal next week.
Anyone making Lions vs Tiger-Cats best bets will see both teams have much to play for in this contest.
B.C. Lions vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Information
B.C. Lions vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Location of the game: Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, Ontario
Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
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B.C.’s last game on the CFL schedule was a gut punch. The Lions blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead before losing 34-26 to Winnipeg in overtime. Hamilton picked up its second straight game by beating Saskatchewan 38-13 on the road.
B.C. Lions vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Analysis
B.C.’s battle in the CFL standings will likely help the Lions long-term. The Lions lost last week despite Vernon Adams Jr. taking care of the football. While Adams didn’t throw an interception, he was less accurate than usual. Adams only completed 57.6 percent of his passes and threw for 352 yards in the loss to Winnipeg.
Anyone making Lions vs Tiger-Cats best bets will see B.C. had a hard time slowing down Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros. He passed for 389 yards. Where the Lions hope to improve is in the running game. B.C. only gained 48 yards on 12 carries for the Lions.
Hamilton enjoyed getting a comfortable win last week. The Tiger-Cats scored the first 25 points of their victory over the Roughriders last week. Hamilton put up 548 yards of total offense, including 400 through the air. The Tiger-Cats also saw the return of quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell for the first time since he threw five interceptions in a loss to Ottawa back in July.
While Matthew Schiltz still picked up most of the workload, Mitchel l completed four of six passes and threw a touchdown pass.
Odds Breakdown
Lions
Odds have yet to be posted for this game. There will be opportunities closer to kickoff. B.C. is 8-7-1 against the spread this season. The Lions are 1-3 against the spread over their past four games. B.C. has seen five straight games go over the total.
Tiger-Cats
Teams in CFL will see Hamilton is 8-8 against the spread. The Tiger-Cats have seen the total go under in nine of their 16 games. Hamilton is 4-1 against the spread over its past games.
B.C. Lions vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Betting Pick and Prediction
Playoff scenarios will drive each team toward victory. Anyone looking to make Lions vs Tiger-Cats best bets will see that B.C. will likely want to gain momentum going into a difficult West Division playoffs.
The Lions have been one of the best teams throughout the season, but the Lions’ inconsistencies have hurt them at times. B.C. will win this game and cover the spread.
This game will go over the total. Hamilton’s offense is starting to click at the right time. B.C. has been good all season and isn’t afraid to engage in a shootout.
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