Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs BC Lions
2023-08-26 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Hamilton Tiger-Cats +10 / BC Lions -10
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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and BC Lions meet Saturday in CFL action at BC Place. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Betting Preview
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have split their last 6 games and have lost 2 straight games. The Tiger-Cats are 2-2 SU on the road this season. Matthew Shiltz is completing 64.4 percent of his passes for 880 yards, 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Tim White and D’haquille Williams have combined for 965 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Terry Godwin II has 36 receptions. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats ground game is averaging 82.6 yards per contest, and James Butler leads the way with 517 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Hamilton is allowing 27.6 points and 398.6 yards per game. Jameer Thurman leads the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with 55 tackles, Malik Carney has 5 sacks and Richard Leonard has 3 interceptions.
BC Lions Betting Preview
The BC Lions look for another win to build on their 7-3 record. The Lions are 4-0 SU at home this season. Vernon Adams Jr. is completing 69.7 percent of his passes for 2,305 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Alexander Hollins and Keon Hatcher have combined for 1,364 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Lucky Whitehead has 33 receptions. The BC Lions ground game is averaging 80.2 yards per contest, and Taquan Mizzell leads the way with 470 yards on 97 attempts. Defensively, BC is allowing 18.7 points and 307.2 yards per game. Boseko Lokombo leads the BC Lions with 54 tackles, Mathieu Betts has 11 sacks and Garry Peters has 3 interceptions.
Trends
The Tiger-Cats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in August and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Lions are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 home games and 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. The under is 4-0 in Tiger-Cats last 4 games overall. The under is 9-4-1 in Lions last 14 games overall. The Tiger-Cats are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Randy’s Pick
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have had issues finishing drives offensively over the last month, and that’s not ideal given their defensive struggles. The BC Lions have played their best ball at home, where they’re undefeated, and they’re one of the most balanced teams in the league. This has potential to get ugly given the Tiger-Cat’s form right now. I’ll lay the points with the Lions at home.
Liam Elyes's Free Pick: BC Lions -10
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