Ottawa has seen a quick turnaround in its place in the CFL standings over the past few weeks. The Redblacks have survived two consecutive overtime contests to gain consecutive wins and position themselves in second place in the East Division. Ottawa will have another chance to protect its spot against Hamilton this weekend.
Anyone making Tiger-Cats vs Redblacks best bets will see that Hamilton is in last place. However, with how tight the race between second and fourth place is in the East Division, the Tiger-Cats are only one game behind Ottawa despite sporting a 2-4 record on the season.
Tiger-Cats vs. Redblacks Information
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Ottawa Redblacks
Location of the game: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, Ontario.
Date & Time: Friday, July 28, 2023.
How to watch: CFL+
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Ottawa has been involved in some of the most exciting games on the CFL schedule. The Redblacks escaped with a 43-41 overtime victory over Calgary last week. Hamilton lost 31-15 to undefeated Toronto last week.
Tiger-Cats vs. Redblacks Analysis
Hamilton hopes people making CFL picks will see the Tiger-Cats be able to replicate their first performance against Ottawa on July 8. The Tiger-Cats were able to slow down Ottawa’s offense and pick up a 21-13 victory. Hamilton was able to force Ottawa quarterback Dustin Crum to throw two interceptions in that game.
Tiger-Cats vs Redblacks best bets will show Hamilton has been slowed down by its passing game. Quarterback Taylor Powell will make the start for the Tiger-Cats. Powell was OK in his first start against Toronto, completing 65.9 percent of his passes and throwing for 282 yards, but he didn’t toss any touchdown passes.
Crum has settled into his role as quarterback for Ottawa. Against Calgary, Crum had his best passing game of the season as he threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns. He was also accurate, completing 79.3 percent of his passes.
The Redblacks’ defense has shined against the run this season. Ottawa is second in the league by allowing 66.2 yards per game. The Redblacks are 5th in the league in points allowed giving up 23.7 per game. Ottawa is in the bottom half of the league in yards allowed per game.
Odds Breakdown
Hamilton
CFL odds show Hamilton is a 3.5-point home underdog. The Tiger-Cats are +160 on the moneyline. The over/under is set at 49 points. The Tiger-Cats are 2-4 against the spread this season. Hamilton has seen the total go 3-3 in its games this season.
Ottawa
The Redblacks are 3.5-point favorites and -190 on the moneyline. Ottawa is 3-3 against the spread this season. The total has gone under in four of its six games.
Tiger-Cats vs. Redblacks Betting Pick and Prediction
Anyone making Tiger-Cats vs Redblacks best bets will see that Ottawa has been riding on the edge the past two weeks. While the Redblacks have picked up two consecutive wins, neither was easy. Hamilton will be desperate to find a way to grab a victory. The Tiger-Cats won’t be able to score a victory but will find a way to cover the 3.5-point spread.
The total being set at 49 points indicates that people believe Ottawa’s offense is on the rise. While Crum has been able to put up points the last few weeks, the Redblacks have struggled with consistency. Both CFL teams will dig in for a defensive battle like their first matchup and see this game go under the total.
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