- Matchup: Ottawa Redblacks vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Line: Ottawa Redblacks (+4.5)
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This Saturday, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-12) will take on the Ottawa Redblacks (1-16) at Hamilton Stadium. Hamilton enters this game as a 4.5-point favorite, with the total set at 59.5 points. The starting quarterbacks featured will be McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Harrison Frost.
In their most recent game, the Redblacks triumphed over the Argonauts with a close score of 40-39. Bryson Barnes completed 27 out of 37 pass attempts, amassing 339 passing yards and throwing 2 touchdown passes while maintaining a clean slate with no interceptions. He also led the team in rushing, totaling 62 yards on 7 carries, averaging an impressive 9.0 yards per carry, though he couldn’t find the end zone. Ayden Eberhardt shined in the receiving department, recording 101 yards on 9 catches, averaging 11.2 yards per reception.
Assessing their scoring ability, the Redblacks rank 8th in the CFL, averaging 24.4 points per game. So far this season, they have thrown for a total of 4,930 yards, averaging 290.0 yards per game, good for 5th in the league. In terms of rushing, they average 56.4 yards per game, totaling 958 rushing yards. Overall, Ottawa’s average of 346.4 total yards per game places them in the 7th position among all teams.
On defense, the Redblacks rank 9th in the CFL, allowing 37.5 points per game. Opponents are averaging 5.8 yards per carry and 130.4 rushing yards per game against them this year. Over 17 matches, they have surrendered 2,217 rushing yards. In terms of passing defense, they have given up 5,744 yards—placing them 9th in the league. They allow 337.9 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 75.1%, culminating in a total yardage against of 468.3 yards per game, also 9th in the CFL.
Last week, the Tiger-Cats faced off against the Elks and fell short with a score of 27-12. Harrison Frost led the ground attack, executing a long run of 12 yards, with a total of 26 yards on 3 carries, averaging 8.7 yards per run. Kurleigh Gittens Jr. was the standout in receiving, securing 67 yards from 6 receptions, averaging 11.2 yards per reception. Frost completed 21 of 36 passes for 221 yards, but did not throw a touchdown, finishing without interceptions.
Throughout the current season, the Tiger-Cats have tallied 4,126 passing yards and maintain a passing average of 242.7 yards per game, ranking them 9th overall. They average 334.9 total yards per game and have amassed 1,568 rushing yards at an average of 92.2 yards per game. In terms of scoring, Hamilton ranks 9th in the CFL with an average of 24.0 points per game.
The Tiger-Cats have conceded a total of 1,727 rushing yards (101.6 yards per game) and 19 rushing touchdowns this season. They allow an average of 29.5 points each match, currently sitting 7th in the league, with their total points allowed reaching 501. Additionally, they have permitted 23 passing touchdowns and allow an average of 262.9 passing yards, ranking them 2nd in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s face-off against the spread?
Pick: Back the Ottawa Redblacks (+4.5)
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