Week 17 of the CFL season kicks-off on Friday with a big game in terms of playoff implications, as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-9) visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-10).
Roughriders vs Tiger-Cats Betting Odds
Spread: Hamilton -1.5
Total: 49.5
ย When: Oct. 7, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. EDT
Venue: Tim Hortons Field โ Hamilton, Ontario
Roughriders vs Tiger-Cats Betting Preview
This one is basically a must-win game for Hamilton, who enter the game with a 4-10 record and need to finish with at least the same record as Saskatchewan to prevent the Roughriders from crossing over and taking the third playoff spot from the East. The Tiger-Cats do have a home-and-home series with Ottawa remaining, while Saskatchewan closes the season with a home-and-home against Calgary. But a Hamilton loss would pretty much end any hopes the Tiger-Cats have to play in the postseason.
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The Tiger-Cats have been a frustrating team this season, as their roster has more talent than the teamโs 4-10 record would indicate. Quarterback Dane Evans has thrown for 3,088 yards and 15 touchdowns but has also been picked off 13 times. The Tiger-Cats canโt afford to make as many mistakes as they have if they want to make the playoffs. The teamโs defense has played well enough, but are second worst in the league at points per yard allowed, something else that needs to be cleaned up.
The Roughriders have been up-and-down at times this season and quarterback Cody Fajardo is in the same boat as Evans with his 14 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions. The Roughriders can run the ball a bit, bit Hamiltonโs strength is its rushing defense, so it could fall to Fajardo to win or lose the game.
The Roughriders were thumped by Winnipeg last time on the field, but they have fared a little better when playing the East than they have against fellow West teams. The Roughriders are 3-4 on the road, so they havenโt played any worse when traveling.
Roughriders vs Tiger-Cats Betting Trends
Roughriders
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan’s last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Saskatchewan is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Hamilton
Tiger-Cats
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hamilton’s last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Hamilton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Roughriders vs Tiger-Cats Pick & Prediction
Hamilton gets the Roughriders at home, which is a good thing for a team thatโs gone 0-7 on the road this season. Saskatchewan did win 30-13 the first time the teams met, but that was way back in Week 1 and things have changed a bit for both teams.
Have to believe both teams play a bit conservatively here, as thereโs plenty on the line, so will hope to see the two defenses rise up to the occasion.