Tiger-Cats vs Roughriders Picks and Prediction – 10/7/2023

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be on the road this week for week 18 matchup against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. For more CFL action see our CFL Picks. The Tiger-Cats come into this week 7-8 on the year following a seven point victory at home against Calgary last Saturday. Defensively Hamilton did just enough to get the win allowing 338 total yards and forced two turnovers as Calgary scored just 15 points in the game. Offensively the Tiger-Cats controlled the ball compiling 373 yards leading to 22 points including sixteen in the second quarter.

Matthew Shitz led the way for the Hamilton offense completing 11 passes for 225 yards and two scores. James Butler was the top ball carrier in the game with 19 yards on 14 carries, while two other players combined for 42 yards on 4 carries. Tim White proved to be the primary target in the Hamilton offense with 96 yards and one touchdown on three grabs. Terry Godwin II chipped in 28 yards and one touchdown for the receivers as well.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are three games below .500 coming into week 18 following a seven point loss to the BC Lions last week. Defensively Saskatchewan was severely outmatched giving up 522 total yards including 458 through the air as the Lions scored 33 points. Offensively Saskatchewan did move the ball well compiling 447 yards but turned the ball over twice to score just 26 points in the loss.

Jake Dolegala leads the Saskatchewan offense this season with 1786 yards and nine touchdowns on 147 completions through 10 games. Jamal Morrow is the top running back with 680 yards and two touchdowns on 157 carries in 13 games. Tevin Jones has boasted a team high 65 receptions for 882 yards and three scores in 14 games, while Samuel Emilus has contributed 860 yards and five scores on 55 receptions.