- Matchup: Toronto Argonauts vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
- Venue: Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Lines: Toronto Argonauts favored by 4.5 points
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Hamilton Stadium will host the thrilling contest between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-8) and the Toronto Argonauts (5-6) on Monday. The Tiger-Cats begin this game as 4.5-point underdogs with an over/under set at 58.5. The quarterbacks for this clash will be Chad Kelly and Tre Ford.
In their previous encounter, the Argonauts faced off against the Roughriders but fell short, losing 28-24. Chad Kelly completed 28 of 39 passes for 416 yards, delivering 3 touchdowns but also throwing 2 interceptions. Isaiah Smith led the ground game with a long run of 13 yards, totaling 16 yards on 2 carries for an impressive 8.0 yards per carry average. Tyler Kahmann was the standout in the receiving game, racking up 115 yards on 8 receptions, averaging 14.4 yards per catch.
So far this season, the Argonauts have accumulated a remarkable total of 3,731 passing yards, boasting an average of 339.2 yards per game, ranking first in the CFL. Additionally, they average 419.0 total yards per game, placing them third in the league. With a ground game average of 79.8 yards, they have totaled 878 rushing yards. In terms of scoring, the Argonauts currently rank fourth in the CFL, averaging 29.8 points per game.
Defensively, the Argonauts have allowed 3,345 passing yards, positioning them seventh in the CFL. With a total defensive yardage of 398.4 yards per game, they again sit in the seventh spot. The team’s defense concedes an average of 30.8 points per game, also placing them seventh. They allow 4.8 yards per carry and 94.3 rushing yards per game. Across their 11 games this season, they have surrendered an average of 304.1 passing yards and have a completion percentage allowed of 68.9%. In total, they have let in 1,037 rushing yards over the span of 11 games.
In their recent match against the Stampeders, the Tiger-Cats suffered a 28-23 defeat. Tre Ford led the rushing effort with a long run of 20 yards, netting 80 yards on 6 carries at an impressive 13.3 yards per carry. Kenny Lawler topped the receiving stats with 42 yards on 4 catches, averaging 10.5 yards per catch. Tre Ford also had a solid performance through the air, completing 15 of 24 passes for 212 yards and 2 touchdowns without any interceptions.
On the scoring front, the Tiger-Cats are currently ranked eighth in the CFL, averaging 23.3 points per game. This season, they have passed for a total of 2,796 yards, averaging 233.0 passing yards per game, which ranks ninth. They average 95.1 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,141 rushing yards for the year. Overall, Hamilton averages 328.1 yards per game, placing them ninth in the league.
Defensively, the Tiger-Cats allow 28.9 points per game, ranking sixth in the CFL. Over the season, they have conceded a total of 347 points. The Tiger-Cats have allowed 1,183 rushing yards (98.6 yards per game) and 13 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, they have given up 18 passing touchdowns, conceding an average of 270.3 passing yards per game, which ranks second in the league.
Who do you think will cover the spread tonight?
Prediction: Bet on the Toronto Argonauts (-4.5)
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