Tiger-Cats vs Redblacks Picks and Prediction – 10/25/2024

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be on the road this week with a game in Ottawa against the Ottawa Red Blacks. Hamilton comes into this week as the worst team in the West division with just seven wins and 17 games played following a 22 point blowout victory of Calgary in their last outing. Defensively Hamilton did the work a week ago allowing just 20 points on 312 yards after forcing multiple turnovers in the game. Offensively Hamilton had their best game of the season scoring 42 points including thirty in the first half on 583 total yards. For other CFL action see our CFL Picks.

Bo Levi Mitchell carried the load for Hamilton completing 24 passes for 450 yards and five scores. Greg Bell led the way on the ground with 139 yards on 15 carries. Steven Dunbar Jr. chipped in seven catches for 146 yards and two scores to lead the team. Tim White added 128 yards on five receptions to go along with two scores, while Jevoni Robinson added one catch for 27 yards and one touchdown.

The Ottawa Redblacks return home this week as the number three team in the east division. Ottawa comes into this week 8-8-1 following a 7 point loss to Toronto a week ago. Offensively Ottawa moved the ball well with nearly 400 yards and 31 points, but multiple turnovers cost them the game. Defensively Ottawa was dominated giving up 38 points on 436 total yards.

Dru Brown carried the load for the Ottawa offense completing 31 passes for 400 yards and four scores in the game. Khalan Laborn led the team with four carries for 11 yards. Kalil Pimpleton most of the game high 114 yards and seven receptions. Justin Hardy added seven catches for 102 yards in one score, while  Bralon Addison chipped in 74 yards and two touchdowns 8 catches.

Ottawa has struggled as of late but still remain the better team heading towards the playoffs in this matchup. Look for Ottawa to do the work on both sides of the ball as they overwhelm one of the worst teams in the league. Take Ottawa this week to do the work leading to the win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Ottawa Redblacks win and cover 27-7.