The Canadian Football League action continues this Friday night with an intriguing matchup between the Calgary Stampeders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. As we enter Week 20 of the CFL schedule, both teams will be looking to finish their seasons strong despite being eliminated from playoff contention.
Game Overview:
CFL games on October 18th, 2024:
Calgary Stampeders vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Location: Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton
Date: Friday, October 18th, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: TSN, CBS Sports Network
Stream: CFL+
Game Previews:
Calgary Stampeders vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats:
Key Players:
1. Bo Levi Mitchell (Hamilton): QB – Leads the league with 4,576 passing yards and 26 touchdowns
2. Matt Shiltz (Calgary): QB – Completed 18 passes for 215 yards in his last start
3. Reggie Begelton (Calgary): WR – 85 receptions for 1,073 yards this season
4. Tim White (Hamilton): WR – Needs just 2 yards to reach 1,000 receiving yards for the third straight season
5. Dedrick Mills (Calgary): RB – 20 rushing yards shy of 2,000 in his career
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Hamilton -2
Over/Under: 51
Moneyline: Hamilton -130, Calgary +110
CFL Standings:
East Division:
1. Montreal Alouettes (12-3)
2. Toronto Argonauts (9-7)
3. Ottawa Redblacks (8-7)
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-10)
West Division:
1. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-7)
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-7)
3. BC Lions (8-9)
4. Edmonton Elks (6-11)
5. Calgary Stampeders (4-11)
CFL News:
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be without rookie sensation Shemar Bridges, who is out with a quad injury. This opens up opportunities for Steven Dunbar Jr. to take on a larger role in the passing game. Calgary’s defence continues to evolve, with Ben Labrosse and Tyler Richardson proving capable of handling increased responsibility in the secondary. Both teams are looking to build momentum for the 2025 season, with Hamilton head coach Scott Milanovich emphasizing the importance of finishing strong.
As we look ahead to this exciting CFL matchup, fans will be eager to see how the final CFL scores shape up and impact the CFL standings. With intriguing CFL betting odds on offer, this game promises to be a closely contested affair. Will Bo Levi Mitchell continue his impressive form against his former team, or can the Stampeders pull off an upset on the road? Share your predictions and join the conversation as we countdown to kickoff!