All the stars appeared to be aligning for the Edmonton Elks last week. But when things went crashing back to reality, the Elks suffered another tough loss in the CFL standings. Edmonton built a 22-0 first-half lead over Winnipeg before collapsing in the second half. The Elks have now lost nine straight games to open the season.
People looking to make Elks vs Tiger-Cats best bets will see Hamilton will be desperate to get back on solid ground. The Tiger-Cats have lost two of their past three games and are 3-5 straight up this season. Hamilton will need to put together wins if it wants to continue to maintain a good spot in the CFL playoff chase.
The Tiger-Cats and Elks are two CFL teams that are desperate for a win and are ready for a competitive game with each other.
Edmonton Elks vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats Odds Breakdown
- Moneyline: Anyone looking at the Tiger-Cats’ CFL odds will see Hamilton is -240 on the moneyline. The Elks are +190 on the moneyline.
- Spread: Anyone making CFL picks will see Edmonton is a 5.5-point underdog on the spread.
- Totals: The over/under is set at 45.5 points.
Elks vs. Tiger-Cats Information
Edmonton Elks vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Location: Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, Ontario
Date & Time: Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, 7: 30 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
Edmonton Elks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Recent Scores
The Elks lost its last game, 38-29, to Winnipeg. Hamilton dropped its last game on the CFL schedule to Montreal. The Tiger-Cats lost to the Alouettes 27-14.
Edmonton Elks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Analysis
Edmonton’s Struggling Season
Edmonton hasn’t found much success on either side of the ball this season. Anyone making Elks vs Tiger-Cats best bets will see Edmonton is toward the bottom of the league in nearly every category. The Elks are last in the league in points scored, only producing 14.9 per game.
Edmonton has the second-worst scoring defense, allowing 27.8 points per game. Elks quarterback Tre Ford did a solid job of managing the game last time out, completing 12 of his 16 passing attempts and throwing one touchdown. Edmonton lost to Hamilton 37-29 during the first meeting between the two teams.
Hamilton’s Road to Recovery: From Three Losses to Promise
After losing three straight games to lose the season, Hamilton has shown signs of promise this year. The Tiger-Cats are 3-5 against the spread this season and have seen four of its past five games go under the total.
Hamilton never expected third-string quarterback Taylor Powell to see much time, but he has been forced onto the field due to injuries. In Hamilton’s last game, Powell threw two interceptions and passed for 202 yards.
The Tiger-Cats will need to find a way to support Powell better if they want to keep winning games. Hamilton has struggled on defense, allowing 28 points per game. The Tiger-Cats offense ranks seventh in the CFL by scoring 20 points per game.
Edmonton Elks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Betting Pick and Prediction
People making Elks vs Tiger-Cats best bets know this game has the chance to be ugly. Both teams are down the depth chart with their quarterbacks because of injuries. Now both teams need to try and figure out how to score consistently to be competitive. While Edmonton showed a spark last weekend, the Tiger-Cats should find a way to cover the spread.
During Hamilton and Edmonton’s last meeting, both teams were able to put up a number of points in what turned into a wild shootout. While the game may not be as high scoring as the last meeting, both teams should be able to put up enough points to push the number over the total.
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