Desperation time may be quickly setting in for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as the CFL schedule approaches Week 5. If the Tiger-Cats can take solace in anything, it’s that they have lost to three of the best teams in the league. However, Hamilton hasn’t necessarily been close to winning any of its first three games, losing all three by double figures.
Looking at Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats odds will show that Ottawa hasn’t fared too much better. The Redblacks are 1-2 and earned their first win of the season over Edmonton last week. The Redblacks have been more competitive in their games, but haven’t shown too much of a spot on offense so far this season. Each team
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Odds
Moneyline: The Tiger-Cats are -141 on the moneyline, while Ottawa is +117.
Spread: CFL odds show that Hamilton is a 2-point favorite at -110. Meanwhile, Redblacks are at +2 (-110).
Over/Under: The over/under is 44.5 points.
Redblacks vs. Tiger-Cats Information
Ottawa Redblacks vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Location of the game: Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, Ontario.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 8. 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: CFL+
Redblacks vs. Tiger-Cats Betting Preview
Ottawa has to figure out how to cut out turnovers
The Redblacks’ failure to climb in the CFL standings may come with how generous they are with opponents. Ottawa has thrown five interceptions so far this season. Against Edmonton, anyone looking at Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats odds will see that the Redblacks dropped quarterback Nick Arbuckle to the third string and started Tyrie Adams instead.
Adams was able to safely manage the game, completing 70 percent of his passes and throwing for 185 yards and a touchdown. Ottawa was able to lean on its running game as De’Montre Tuggle rushed for 126 yards on 17 carries. The Redblacks are 1-2 against the spread this season and have seen all three of their games go under the total.
Hamilton needs to find a way to win
The Tiger-Cats aren’t immune to making mistakes themselves. Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell was placed on the six-week injured list and had struggled with committing turnovers before that. He has been replaced by Matthew Shiltz, who passed for 345 yards and threw two interceptions in Hamilton’s loss to Montreal on June 23.
The Tigers-Cats’ major struggle has come on defense. People looking at Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats odds will see that Hamilton is allowing 37.3 points per game, which ranks ninth in the league. The Tiger-Cats haven’t forced any turnovers this season, which has been a major factor in Hamilton’s ability to climb the CFL standings.
Redblacks vs. Tiger-Cats Betting Picks
Anyone making CFL picks will see that both of these teams have played in different types of games this season.
Hamilton has seen two of its three games go over the total as the Tiger-Cats have allowed opponents to score a ton of points on giveaways. Ottawa has leaned on its running game and defense, finding itself in a number of low-scoring contests. This game should go under the total, as Ottawa’s offense won’t find a magic elixir to put up a number of points.
It’s hard to count on either team to turn in a consistent performance. With Hamilton playing with a backup quarterback, it won’t be easy for the Tiger-Cats to win many games. However, Hamilton also knows a loss here would make contending for a playoff spot difficult.
- The Tiger-Cats will grab a narrow win and cover the small number to stay in the playoff race.
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