- Matchup: Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Ottawa Redblacks
- Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
- Venue: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-1.5)
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This Friday, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-11) will journey to TD Place Stadium to face off against the Ottawa Redblacks (0-14). The current betting line favors Hamilton at 1.5 points, with the total set at 60.5. Expect to see quarterbacks Harrison Frost and Jake Maier on the field during this thrilling matchup.
In their previous game, the Tiger-Cats faced the Elks, where they suffered a narrow defeat with a score of 37-35. Harrison Frost completed 17 of 34 passes for 214 yards, tossing 2 touchdowns but also recording 2 interceptions. Larry Rountree was the standout performer on the ground, showcasing a 39-yard run and contributing 1 touchdown. Rountree rushed for a total of 91 yards on 13 attempts, averaging 7.0 yards per carry. Kurleigh Gittens Jr. led the receiving corps with 62 yards across 4 catches, averaging an impressive 15.5 yards per reception.
As for scoring, the Tiger-Cats rank 9th in the CFL, averaging 24.1 points per game. This season, they have amassed a total of 3,602 passing yards, averaging 240.1 yards per game, which places them 9th among all teams. Their rushing attack averages 91.7 yards per game, accumulating 1,375 rushing yards overall. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats average 331.8 total yards per game, also ranking 9th in the league.
Defensively, Hamilton holds the 7th position in the league, permitting 30.5 points per game. They allow an average of 5.1 yards per rush and have given up 101.3 rushing yards per game this season, totaling 1,519 rushing yards over 15 games. In the air, the Tiger-Cats have conceded 4,060 yards, which ranks 5th in the CFL. They’ve allowed an average of 270.7 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 70.2%. Overall, they yield 371.9 yards per game, placing them 3rd in the league.
In their last outing, the Redblacks took on the Stampeders and fell 45-31. Bryson Barnes was the leading rusher for the team, with his longest run reaching 16 yards but failing to find the end zone. He finished the game with 20 yards on 4 attempts, averaging 5.0 yards per rush. Justin Hardy shone in the receiving game, racking up 98 yards on 9 receptions, with an average of 10.9 yards per catch. Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson had a strong performance, going 30 for 47 with 418 passing yards, 2 touchdown passes, and 1 interception.
When it comes to scoring efficiency, the Redblacks are positioned 8th in the CFL, averaging 24.2 points per game. So far this season, they have accumulated 4,183 passing yards, averaging 298.8 yards per contest, which is 5th in the league. However, their ground game has struggled, averaging just 49.9 rushing yards per game for a total of 698 yards. Overall, the Ottawa Redblacks are averaging 348.6 yards per game, placing them 8th in the league.
On the defensive side, the Redblacks give up an alarming 37.4 points per game, which ranks them last in the CFL. They have conceded a total of 524 points this season. Ottawa has allowed 1,830 rushing yards (130.7 yards per game) along with 25 rushing touchdowns. Furthermore, they’ve surrendered 29 passing touchdowns while allowing an average of 339.4 yards per game, putting them in a tough spot at 9th in the league.
Who will take the victory in tonight’s CFL contest against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-1.5)
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