The Calgary Stampeders are looking to turn their season around in a crucial Week 17 clash against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. After a home defeat to the Alouettes, the Stampeders are 4-10 and in a tight spot. They are aiming to narrow the gap with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Division standings.
On the other hand, the Tiger-Cats are 6-8 after a loss to the high-flying Toronto Argonauts and are vying for second place in the East Division with the Montreal Alouettes. With both teams eager for a win, this promises to be a match worth watching.
Game Details
Date/Location: Saturday, September 30
Kickoff Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Channel: TSN
Streaming: CFL +
Odds: Stampeders +1, Tiger-Cats -1
Over/Under: 47.5
Moneyline: Stampeders +100, Tiger-Cats -120
Calgary Stampeders vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats Preview
This is the only scheduled meeting between the two teams this season. The last encounter between them was on October 14, 2022, where Hamilton emerged victorious with a 35-32 win. However, Calgary pulled off a thrilling 33-30 OT win the last time they met in Hamilton.
Special Initiative
The Stampeders will don orange jerseys during the pre-game warmup and a custom-designed helmet logo to honor the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The special jerseys and helmets are part of a seven-day raffle, with proceeds going to local youth programs in each of the Treaty 7 First Nation Communities.
Calgary Stampeders Injury Report/Game Status
Depth Chart
Players to Watch
Calgary Stampeders: REC Tre Odoms-Dukes has 549 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games this season. His return to the lineup last week added 55 yards on four catches.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats: REC Tim White is just 68 yards shy of a 1,000-yard season and has hit the endzone five times despite the team’s quarterback struggles.
Score Prediction
Given the desperate situations both teams find themselves in, expect a hard-fought game with defenses playing a pivotal role. A slight edge goes to the Tiger-Cats, considering their home advantage and slightly better season record.
Predicted Score: Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24, Calgary Stampeders 21
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