Tiger-Cats vs Redblacks Picks and Prediction – 9/8/2023

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 09/05/2023 at 1:14 PM ET

Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Ottawa Redblacks 09/08/23 - CFL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 9/8/2023, 11:30 PM UTC
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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats look for their fifth victory in 12 games when paying a visit on Friday to the Ottawa Redblacks. Hamilton dropped to 4-7 following its 41-28 loss to the Toronto Argonauts on Monday. Hamilton gained 84 yards rushing and 296 yards passing versus Toronto but gave up 124 yards rushing and 227 yards passing to the Argonauts. Hamilton quarterback Taylor Powell passed for 296 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Keep up with the CFL, with our CFL picks.

Hamilton quarterback Taylor Powell has passed for 1,563 yards with eight touchdowns and five interceptions. The leading rusher is James Butler with 761 yards and six touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Tim White with 781 yards and three touchdown receptions. Hamilton is scoring an average of 20.7 points per game which is next to last in the CFL and the Tiger-Cats are allowing an average of 27.5 points per game which is also next to last.

The Ottawa RedBlacks look for their fourth victory in 12 games on Friday when hosting Hamilton. Ottawa had a bye in Week 13 and was defeated by Edmonton 30-20 in Week 12, dropping to 3-8. In its loss to Edmonton, Ottawa rushed for 121 yards and passed for 172 yards but allowed 163 yards rushing and 317 yards passing by the Elks. Ottawa quarterback Dustin Crum passed for 172 yards and Devonte Williams rushed for 84 yards and one touchdown.

Ottawa quarterback Dustin Crum has passed for 1,593 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions. Crum is the leading rusher with 479 yards and four touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Justin Hardy with 555 yards and two touchdown receptions. Ottawa is scoring an average of 22.8 points per game which is sixth in the nine-team CFL and the Redblacks are allowing an average of 25.7 points per game which is fifth.

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Hamilton is coming off a disappointing loss to the Toronto Argonauts on Monday and will be playing their second game in four days when visiting Ottawa on Friday. Ottawa is coming off a bye week and will be well rested. Hamilton has failed to cover the number in four of its last six and has lost 10 of its last 15 straight up on the road. Ottawa will use its advantage at home and being well rested to wear down Hamilton and win at home. Final Score Prediction, Ottawa Redblacks win and cover ATS 27-21.

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