Football Match Preview: Tiger-Cats versus Elks in CFL Week 9 Forecast (August 2): Will Hamilton Maintain Winning Streak in Edmonton?
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are set to take on the Edmonton Elks this week, with the CFL betting odds favouring the Tiger-Cats in a close contest. The game will be held at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, with Bo Levi Mitchell starting as Hamilton's quarterback and Cody Fajardo for Edmonton.
The spread for the Tiger-Cats vs. Elks game is -4.5 for the Tiger-Cats, with some lines showing a slightly lower spread of -3.5. The moneyline odds have Hamilton favoured roughly at -180 to -230, while Edmonton is listed as the underdog at around +165 or higher. The over/under total points line ranges between 54.5 and 55.5 points.
These odds reflect the Tiger-Cats as the presumed stronger team with a moderate favoured margin, and a moderately high scoring expectation for the game. The lines vary slightly between sportsbooks and sources, but remain consistent in favouring Hamilton and setting the total points in the mid-50s.
The Tiger-Cats have been in excellent form lately, having won five consecutive games in the CFL. Their impressive performance was recently on display when they came back from a 33-23 deficit with four minutes left to win against the BC Lions last Sunday. Bo Levi Mitchell, the CFL's leading passer in yards (2201) and touchdown passes (15), put up an impressive performance in that game, completing 34 of 41 passes, lighting up the Lions for 389 yards, and throwing three touchdowns.
Part of being a contender in the Canadian Football League involves navigating games against struggling teams like the Edmonton Elks. However, the Elks put in a surprising performance in their last game, holding one of the CFL's best offenses to only 334 total yards in a 21-18 loss against the Roughriders.
Football fans can catch the Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Edmonton Elks game today at 3:00 p.m. ET on CFL+. For those interested in CFL betting, Betting News provides predictions and expert picks for the top matchups on the CFL schedule each week, as well as insights and tips for CFL betting. They also have social media channels dedicated to CFL betting, as well as takes and tips for the NFL and college football.
In addition, Betting News suggests the Tiger-Cats team total over 30.5 points as a pick, indicating a high scoring game for the Tiger-Cats. The latest Grey Cup winner odds at Bovada have the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as having the fourth-best title odds, further emphasizing their status as a strong contender in the league.
The Tiger-Cats' football game against the Edmonton Elks, favoring Hamilton with moderate odds, promises a high-scoring contest. With Bo Levi Mitchell leading the Tiger-Cats' offense, one can expect over 30.5 points from Hamilton, making this match an attractive bet for football fans and betting enthusiasts alike.
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