- Matchup: Toronto Argonauts vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Event Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Venue: Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Toronto Argonauts favored by 4.5 points
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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-3) are set to face off against the Toronto Argonauts (2-3) at Hamilton Stadium this upcoming Saturday. Currently, the Argonauts are 4.5-point favorites, with the total points line set at 55.5. Expect to see quarterbacks Chad Kelly and Jake Dolegala leading their teams onto the field.
In their previous outing, the Argonauts faced the Blue Bombers, unfortunately falling short with a 30-21 defeat. Chad Kelly completed 24 of 36 passes for 320 yards, contributing 2 touchdown throws and no interceptions. Sam Hicks was the leading rusher, boasting a long run of 26 yards and a touchdown, finishing with 30 yards on 6 attempts for an average of 5.0 yards per carry. Damonte Coxie topped the receiving charts with 78 yards on 6 catches, averaging 13.0 yards per reception during that game.
This season, the Argonauts have amassed a total of 1,837 passing yards, averaging 367.4 yards per game, placing them first in the CFL rankings. Their overall yardage averages 449.4 yards per game, ranking third in the league. Their rushing stats reveal an average of 82.0 yards per game, for a season total of 410 rushing yards. On the scoring front, the Argonauts are impressive, sitting second in the league with 34.2 points per game.
On the defensive side, the Argonauts rank ninth, allowing 36.6 points per game. They permit an average of 4.1 yards per carry and have conceded 71.6 rushing yards per game this season, totaling 358 rushing yards over 5 games. In the passing game, they’ve given up 1,822 yards, placing them ninth in the CFL. Across five games, they allow an average of 364.4 passing yards and have a completion percentage against of 73.2%. Their combined yardage allowed is 436.0 per game, putting them in eighth place in the league.
In their latest game, the Tiger-Cats went up against the Roughriders and suffered a significant loss, ending 38-7. Larry Rountree led the rushing effort with a longest run of 8 yards but did not reach the end zone. He accumulated 36 rushing yards on 9 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per attempt. Kiondre Smith was the top receiver, gaining 56 yards on 5 receptions, averaging 11.2 yards per catch. Quarterback Jacob Dolegala completed 17 of 30 attempts for 122 yards without a touchdown but did throw an interception.
This season, the Tiger-Cats have achieved 1,243 passing yards, averaging 248.6 yards per game, placing them ninth in the league rankings. Their total yardage averages 334.6 yards per game, putting them at eighth. They maintain a rushing average of 86.0 yards per game with a total of 430 rushing yards for the season. In terms of scoring, the Tiger-Cats are seventh in the league, averaging 25.0 points per game.
Hamilton has allowed a total of 442 rushing yards this season (88.4 yards per game) along with 3 rushing touchdowns. They surrender 27.2 points per game, sitting fourth in the CFL, with a season total of 136 points allowed. In the passing game, they’ve given up 9 touchdowns and 281.6 yards per game, ranking third in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in this clash against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Toronto Argonauts (-4.5)
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