The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (12-1) travel to Hamilton to face the Tiger-Cats (3-9) to begin Saturday’s doubleheader in the CFL.
Blue Bombers vs Tiger-Cats Betting Odds
Spread: Winnipeg -8.5
Total: 46.5
When: Sept. 17, 2022, at 4 p.m. EDT
Venue: Tim Hortons Field – Hamilton, Ontario
Blue Bombers vs Tiger-Cats Betting Preview
The Blue Bombers travel to the Donut Box for a Saturday game, looking to keep the momentum going on the road, where they’ve gone 7-0 so far this season. With British Columbia struggling after the loss of Nathan Rourke, Winnipeg now has a sizeable lead in the race for the No. 1 seed throughout the playoffs.
Winnipeg did everything right last week in their thumping of Saskatchewan, with Zach Collaros throwing for four touchdowns on a 21 of 25 passing effort. Winnipeg leads the league in rushing attempts and throws the fewest passes of any team in the league. The Bombers may throw a little more than usual here, as Hamilton is tough against the run.
The Tiger-Cats were off last week and will look to rebound from a putrid effort against Toronto in their last game, although to be fair, Hamilton was down to their third-string quarterback. Dane Evans has been a full participant in practice so far this week, so he should be good to go for Hamilton.
The Tiger-Cats have had a bit of bad luck, with COVID and a few untimely injuries, but you can’t blame that entirely for the team’s 3-9 record so far. Hamilton simply hasn’t played very well at times, at least not as good as they are capable of when you look at the team’s roster.
Blue Bombers vs Tiger-Cats Betting Trends
Blue Bombers
Winnipeg is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Winnipeg is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games
Tiger-Cats
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Hamilton’s last 13 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Hamilton’s last 14 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
Blue Bombers vs Tiger-Cats Pick & Prediction
The Blue Bombers really don’t have much to play for in this one, although losing the game before their last bye might have them a bit more focused here. The Bombers won the first meeting between the two 26-12 in a game that could have been a bit closer, but the Tiger-Cats missed a couple of field goals.
The Bombers are clearly the better team, but Hamilton needs the game more and could give the better effort of the two.