Argonauts vs Tiger-Cats Picks and Prediction – 9/2/2024

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 08/26/2024 at 2:22 PM ET

Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 09/02/24 - CFL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 9/2/2024, 6:30 PM UTC
Latest Odds: TOR -4.5 ; O/U 52.5

Argonauts vs Tiger-Cats Prediction

The Toronto Argonauts look for their seventh win in 11 games when paying a visit to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Monday. Toronto is 6-4 and third in the East division, 4 ½ games behind first-place Montreal. Toronto defeated Saskatchewan 20-19 last Thursday. Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly passed for 322 yards with one interception and the Toronto defense held Saskatchewan to 283 yards of total offense. Make sure you stay up to date with all the CFL action with our expert CFL picks.

Toronto quarterback Nick Arbuckle has thrown for 421 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. The leading rusher is Ka’Deem Carey with 646 yards and five touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Damonte Coxie with 459 yards and two touchdown receptions. Toronto is scoring an average of 27.6 points per game which is third in the CFL, while allowing an average of 25.3 points per game, which is fifth.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats look for just their third win in 12 games on Monday when hosting the Toronto Argonauts. Hamilton is last in the East Division at 2-9, with little hope of reaching the postseason. Hamilton was defeated by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 26-23 last Friday. Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell passed for 220 yards but the Hamilton defense gave up 342 yards of total offense to Winnipeg, including 165 yards rushing.

Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell has passed for 3,036 yards with 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. James Butler has rushed for 440 yards and one touchdown to lead the Tiger-Cats, while Shemar Bridges is the leading receiver with 741 yards and four touchdown receptions. Hamilton is averaging 25.4 points and 395.8 yards of total offense per game while allowing an average of 32.7 points and 375.6 yards of offense per game. Hamilton is last in points allowed.

Argonauts vs Tiger-Cats Pick Analysis

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are having a very difficult season with just two victories in the first 10 games with much of the problem on defense. The Tiger-Cats are allowing an average of 32.7 points per game which is last in the CFL and will face a Toronto offense that is third-best in scoring at 27.6 points per game. Look for Toronto to take advantage of Hamilton's poor defense to pick up a victory and cover on Monday. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Argonauts win and cover ATS 31-20.

Our Free CFL Pick for Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Toronto Argonauts

Toronto Argonauts -4.5