- Matchup: Edmonton Elks vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
- Venue: Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Edmonton Elks favored by 5.5 points
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The Edmonton Elks (11-4) are traveling to Hamilton Stadium on Friday to face off against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-11). The Tiger-Cats enter this matchup as 5.5-point underdogs, with the over/under total set at 60.5. The quarterbacks taking charge for this game will be Cody Fajardo and Harrison Frost.
In their previous encounter, the Elks narrowly defeated the Tiger-Cats 37-35. Cody Fajardo completed 32 of 47 passes for a total of 298 yards but was unable to throw a touchdown and threw one interception. Justin Rankin led the rushing attack for the Elks with a longest carry of 34 yards, finishing the game with 74 rushing yards on 11 attempts, averaging 6.7 yards per carry. Austin Mack was the standout receiver, amassing 62 yards on 7 catches, averaging 8.9 yards per reception throughout the game.
Throughout the season, the Elks have accumulated a total of 4,403 passing yards, averaging 293.5 yards per game, which ranks them 5th in the league. In terms of total offense, they average 415.2 yards per game, placing them 3rd in the CFL. Their rushing game has clocked in 121.7 rushing yards per outing, with a season total of 1,825 yards. Offensively, they stand 3rd in the league, scoring an average of 31.3 points per game.
On defense, the Elks have surrendered 3,953 passing yards, ranking them 1st in the league. They have allowed 349.5 yards per game, which puts them at 2nd spot in the CFL. The Elks boast the best defensive stats, giving up an average of 25.5 points per match. They allow 4.8 yards per carry and an average of 86.0 rushing yards per game this season. Over 15 games, they have permitted an average of 263.5 passing yards per game with an opponent completion rate of 64.7%. In total, they have conceded 1,290 rushing yards during the current season.
In their last match, the Tiger-Cats faced the Redblacks, achieving a solid 34-16 victory. Larry Rountree led the rushing efforts, with a long carry of 31 yards, finishing with 128 yards on 19 attempts at an average of 6.7 yards per carry. Kurleigh Gittens Jr. topped the receiving stats with 67 yards from 6 receptions, averaging 11.2 yards per catch. Quarterback Harrison Frost threw for 342 yards on 28 completions out of 35 attempts, delivering 2 touchdowns and throwing 1 interception.
When it comes to scoring, the Tiger-Cats sit at 8th in the CFL with an average of 24.8 points per game. This season, they have passed for 3,936 yards with an average of 246.0 yards through the air, also ranking them 8th in the league. In terms of rushing, they have gained an average of 94.8 yards per game, amounting to a season total of 1,516 rushing yards. Their overall offensive average is 340.8 yards per game, positioning them at 8th in the CFL.
Defensively, Hamilton has conceded 1,617 rushing yards (101.1 yards per game) alongside 17 rushing touchdowns this year. They are allowing 29.6 points per game, ranking 7th in the league with a total of 474 points conceded. Through the air, the Tiger-Cats have given up 23 touchdowns and 266.0 passing yards per game, placing them 2nd in the league.
Who will triumph in tonight’s CFL face-off against the spread?
Selection: Bet on Edmonton Elks (-5.5)
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