The Canadian Football League action continues tonight with an intriguing East Division matchup on the CFL schedule. In the only CFL game today, the first-place Montreal Alouettes (6-1) travel to Hamilton to take on the Tiger-Cats (2-5) at Tim Hortons Field.
Game Overview:
CFL games on August 2nd, 2024:
Montreal Alouettes vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Location: Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton
Date: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV: TSN, RDS
Stream: CFL+
Game Preview:
Montreal Alouettes vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats:
Key Players:
1. Davis Alexander (Montreal): QB – Making first career CFL start, threw for 178 yards and 2 TDs in relief last week
2. Bo Levi Mitchell (Hamilton): QB – Leads CFL with 17 touchdown passes, coming off 5 TD performance
3. Tyson Philpot (Montreal): WR – Leads CFL with 51 receptions, 690 receiving yards (2nd in league)
4. James Butler (Hamilton): RB – Coming off 98-yard rushing game, key to balanced Tiger-Cats attack
5. Dionte Ruffin (Montreal): DB – Anchors league’s top pass defense allowing just 223.1 yards per game
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Montreal -5
Over/Under: 51
Moneyline: Montreal -225, Hamilton +185
CFL Standings:
East Division
1. Montreal Alouettes (6-1)
2. Ottawa Redblacks (5-2)
3. Toronto Argonauts (4-3)
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-5)
West Division
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-2)
2. BC Lions (5-3)
3. Calgary Stampeders (3-4)
4. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-6)
5. Edmonton Elks (0-7)
CFL News:
The Alouettes will be without starting quarterback Cody Fajardo for the second straight game due to injury. Davis Alexander gets his first career CFL start after an impressive relief appearance last week. Hamilton is aiming for their first three-game winning streak since 2022 behind the hot hand of Bo Levi Mitchell. Montreal has won its last five games against Hamilton, but the Tiger-Cats offense has been clicking recently, scoring 44 points last week.
As the CFL season approaches the midway point, tonight’s contest could have major implications on the East Division standings. Will Montreal’s league-leading defense slow down Hamilton’s surging offense? Can the Tiger-Cats take advantage of the Alouettes’ quarterback situation? Check the CFL scores and CFL standings after the game to see how this one impacts the playoff picture. Share your CFL betting odds predictions and game picks in the comments!
