Game Details

Date/Location: Friday, October 25, 2024 / TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, Ontario
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PT
Broadcast: TSN (Canada), CBS Sports (USA), CFL+ (International)

Odds

Spread: REDBLACKS -2 (-110), Tiger-Cats +2 (-110)
Moneyline: REDBLACKS -130, Tiger-Cats +110
Over/Under: 50 points (O -110, U -110)

Overview

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit TD Place for their season finale, looking to play spoiler against an Ottawa REDBLACKS team preparing for the playoffs. While Hamilton (7-10) has been eliminated from postseason contention, they’ve shown tremendous improvement, winning five of their last six games. The REDBLACKS (8-8) aim to snap a five-game losing streak before their Eastern Semi-Final matchup with Toronto.

Key Players

Bo Levi Mitchell (QB) – Hamilton
– 5,026 passing yards (League leader)
– 31 touchdowns (League leader)
– One win shy of 100 career victories

Tim White (WR) – Hamilton
– 1,126 receiving yards
– 8 touchdowns
– Third straight 1,000+ yard season

Steven Dunbar Jr. (WR) – Hamilton
– 1,015 receiving yards
– 5 touchdowns
– Strong complement to White in passing game

Dru Brown (QB) – Ottawa
– 3,514 passing yards
– 15 touchdowns
– 400 yards and 4 TDs last week vs Toronto

Keys to the Game

1. Mitchell’s Milestone Hunt
– Needs 359 yards for career-high
– Chasing 100th career victory

2. Secondary Battle
– Hamilton’s improved secondary vs Ottawa’s passing attack
– Richard Leonard and Jonathan Moxey leading Ticats’ coverage

3. Ground Game Impact
– Greg Bell’s emergence for Hamilton
– Ottawa’s run defense featuring Santos-Knox

4. Momentum Factor
– Hamilton seeking sixth win in seven games
– Ottawa trying to end losing streak before playoffs

Injury List

Depth Chart

Score Prediction

Based on recent form, offensive statistics, and defensive metrics:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 – Ottawa REDBLACKS 14

The Tiger-Cats’ late-season surge and Mitchell’s outstanding play should be enough to overcome the slight spread, while both teams’ offensive capabilities suggest the total will go over.