The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats will face off as Week 2 of the CFL schedule brings the crossover battle to Tim Hortons Field on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. Here, we break down this matchup and give you our Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats prediction before Saturday’s kickoff.
Our Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats Pick
- Pick: Tiger-Cats +3.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 2025 • 7:00 p.m. EDT
- Venue: Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, ON
- Broadcast: TSN / CBS Sports Network
| Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SSK -3.5 | SSK -180 / HAM +150 | O/U 51 |
Key Storylines
Recent form
- Saskatchewan opened with a convincing win over Ottawa, leveraging a strong pass rush to help make up for losing the time of possession battle.
- Hamilton fell in Week 1 at Calgary, struggling to contain the run and surrendering over 150 rushing yards.
Quarterback play
- The Riders’ starter, Trevor Harris, completed 73% of his passes for 277 yards, 2 TDs, and one interception in Week 1.
- Hamilton’s QB, Bo Levi Mitchell, threw for just over 300 yards, but had to put the ball in the air 50 times to get there.
Anticipated matchup advantages
- Saskatchewan’s offensive line projects strong protection, giving their QB time to exploit Hamilton’s secondary.
- Defensively, the Riders excel on third down, thanks to their pass rush which had four sacks in their season opener. Hamilton will need to protect Mitchell, which they did nicely in Week 1, not allowing a single sack.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Harris | Passing Yards | Under 285.5 |
| Bo Levi Mitchell | Passing Yards | Over 301.5 |
| Tim White | Receiving Yards | Over 61.5 |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Roughriders are 1-0 straight up and against the spread to open the season.
- Hamilton is 0-1 straight up and against the spread after losing by 12 in Week 1.
- Saskatchewan has won two straight meetings with the Ti-Cats dating back to last season.
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats Model Projection
Score Projection: Hamilton 30 – Saskatchewan 24
Win Probability: Hamilton 62% • Saskatchewan 38%
Final Thoughts
The Riders enter this crossover opener having played better than the Ti-Cats in Week 1. But Hamilton’s home crowd will provide energy, and we expect a more efficient performance from Bo Levi Mitchell at quarterback. Expect a game flow controlled by the Ti-Cats, who should not only cover but could very well win this game outright as a 3.5-point dog.
