Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Edmonton Elks Odds and Predictions

-The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Edmonton Elks are two CFL teams that would like a restart button for this entire season. Both dug themselves giant holes that they were attempting to pull themselves out of. Edmonton has won back-to-back games after an 0-7 start.

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The Tiger-Cats are now mired in a two-game losing streak. Anyone making Tiger-Cats Elks CFL betting picks will want to see if Hamilton can pull itself out of its funk. Hamilton already owns one win over the Elks this season.

CFL . Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 7:00 p.m. | Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Canada

Tiger-Cats 9-2-7

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Elks 9-2-7

Pick T.Cats +106.

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Elks Hope to Continue Momentum

Edmonton has won back-to-back weeks as underdogs. The Elks were fortunate last week that they didn’t have to handle BC at full strength. The Lions were without their quarterback. Check out our CFL betting guide to see if the Elks can beat the Tiger-Cats.

No one making CFL betting picks should really feel comfortable with predicting an outcome in this fight. Both CFL teams have mostly struggled this season. This is a spot where it may be worth playing Hamilton at plus money.

Tiger-Cats vs Elks Odds

Anyone making Tiger-Cats Elks CFL betting picks will see that Edmonton is a 2-point favorite to win this game. The Elks are -129 to win on the moneyline. The Tigers-Cats are +106 to win, while the over/under has been set at 53.5 points.

Anyone wanting to win $100 on the Elks will need to lay $129. Anyone laying $100 on Hamilton’s moneyline would bring back $106 in profit.

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-1-110–O:52½-105

+1-110–U:52½-115

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-1-102-120O:52½-110

+1-118+100U:52½-110

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-1-102-120O:52½-110

+1 -118+100U:52½-110

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-1-109-118O:52½-109

+1-111+100U:52½-111

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Tiger-Cats vs Elks Betting Preview

Tiger-Cats Ran Into a Wall

Hamilton looked like it had turned things around. Then the Tiger-Cats had to play the defending Grey Cup champion Montreal Alouettes in back-to-back weeks. Hamilton lost both CFL matchups and is now 2-7 against the spread.

Anyone making Tiger-Cats Elks CFL betting picks will see that Hamilton is first in the league in total yards and passing yards. Bo Levi Mitchell has been excellent at quarterback for the Tiger-Cats. Mitchell has thrown for 2,522 yards and 18 touchdowns according to the CFL player stats.

He needs to cut down on the interceptions he’s thrown. The Tiger-Cats have a balance on offense. James Butler is a consistent runner, having a team-high 440 yards. Hamilton’s biggest struggle has been on defense. The Tiger-Cats are last in the league by allowing 31.9 points per game.

Elks Need more Consistent Quarterback Play

McLeod Bethel-Thompson’s return to the CFL has been a difficult one. How the CFL schedule is structured has the veteran quarterback straining to stay healthy. While Bethel-Thompson has completed 69.5 percent of his passes, he has only thrown 10 touchdowns to eight interceptions.

People making Tiger-Cats Elks CFL betting picks will see that Edmonton’s defense has had a hard time this season. The Elks have allowed 396.1 yards per game, which is last in the league. Edmonton has also allowed 29.2 points per game, which is the second-least in the league.

The Elks are 5-4 against the spread this season. Edmonton has seen the total go over in five of its nine games. The Elks struggled during their game with the Tiger-Cats this season, allowing 44 points in a double-digit loss.
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Closure for the pick analysis

Edmonton has done well to pick up victories in the past two weeks. The Elks are a more consistent defensive team. Edmonton is on a two-game winning streak and has a chance to extend its best run of play this season.

The Elks had a hard time slowing down Hamilton last time out. Back Edmonton to score enough points to grab another victory.