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.