The Canadian Football League features Week 1 play on Saturday night as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats travel west to challenge the Calgary Stampeders. Kickoff for this Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Calgary Stampeders game is set for 7:00 p.m. ET on June 7, in a game that promises fireworks in McMahon Stadium after a busy off-season for both clubs.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Calgary Stampeders Game Preview
Hamilton’s attack is built around veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, who led the league with 5,451 passing yards and 32 touchdown passes last year, reminding observers that his arm still ranks among the CFL’s best. He now enters a second season under head coach Scott Milanovich with a deeper receiving room headlined by Tim White, whose 1,164 yards ranked third in the CFL last season. The Hamilton line kept Mitchell upright for the most part last year, allowing 30 sacks, and they will look to play well up front this year as well.
The Tiger-Cats overhauled their defense after allowing 30.9 points per game a year ago. Corner Jamal Peters headlines a revamped group that will look to get off to a strong start against a Calgary team that finished last season with the worst record in the CFL.
Calgary finished 5-12-1 last season, yet optimism returned in camp. The quarterback room looks lot different than it did a year ago. Vernon Adams is in Calgary after some promising years with the BC Lions. Joining him is PJ Walker, who had an MVP caliber 2020 season in the XFL before spending time in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. The Stampeders’ defense, which surrendered 29.3 points on average in 2024, will need to generate pressure to make life tough on Mitchell and the Calgary passing game.
Betting Insights
Oddsmakers rate this showdown almost level, reflecting a clash between a proven passing offense and a home side eager to rebound from a down year. The early board at DraftKings Sportsbook shows the following numbers.
- Moneyline: Hamilton −120, Calgary +100
- Point spread: Hamilton −1
- Total points: 52.5
The total for this game is particularly interesting, as it is the highest total on the board this week in the CFL. Both defenses struggled last year, ranking in the bottom-two in scoring defense. The question will be whether the new-look quarterback room for Calgary can do enough scoring to get the game to that high number.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Calgary Stampeders Prediction
Expect an up-tempo affair in this game. Hamilton’s o-line should give Mitchell enough time to exploit the Calgary secondary on isolation routes. The Stampeders will answer through what should be a dangerous passing attack. However, Hamilton’s additions in the secondary and superior continuity on offense should tilt things in their favor when all is said and done. The Tiger-Cats’ offense has a higher ceiling for now, though we expect that to change when the Stamps get on the same page later in the year.
Best Bet: Hamilton −1. The visitors own the edge at quarterback, and their key players are used to playing with one another. For total players, I lean toward the over as both defences should continue to struggle to some degree. Projected score: Hamilton 31, Calgary 24.
