The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will travel to Hamilton to take on the Tiger-Cats in Week 15 of the 2025 CFL season. Both teams are .500 or better for the year and playoff positioning is on the line in this contest. Here, I break down this matchup and give you my Blue Bombers vs Tiger-Cats prediction for the only game of the week between two CFL teams that are .500 or better.
Our Blue Bombers vs Tiger-Cats Pick
- Pick: Tiger-Cats −6.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Date & Time: Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton, Ontario
- Broadcast: TSN / RDS
Blue Bombers vs Tiger-Cats Odds
| Type | Line |
|---|---|
| Spread | Hamilton −6.5 |
| Moneyline | Hamilton −330, Winnipeg +250 |
| Total (Over/Under) | 51.5 |
Key Storylines
- Winnipeg is without its starting quarterback, Zach Collaros, out with a head/neck injury. Chris Streveler will start again. Streveler has thrown 5 touchdowns but 8 interceptions in backup work this season. His experience helps, but his efficiency and turnover issues are a concern.
- Hamilton’s offense is performing well. Bo Levi Mitchell leads the league in touchdown passes (24) and is second in passing yards (3,653). The Ti-Cats also have a good running game, with Greg Bell breaking out last week with 156 rushing yards and a touchdown against Montreal. Their offensive weapons are plentiful.
- Injuries are stacking against Winnipeg not just at QB but among receivers. Dalton Schoen is out for the year, Jerreth Sterns is out, and others are questionable. Hamilton appears healthier and more balanced.
Quarterback Play
- Bo Levi Mitchell (Hamilton): BLM is leading the league in touchdown passes and is second in passing yards. He has passed over 304.5 yards in five of his last seven games. He has good protection and talented receivers, which allows him to stretch the field.
- Chris Streveler (Winnipeg): Filling in for Collaros, Steveler’s numbers are a mixed bag. While he has proven capable of winning in backup roles, his interception rate is an issue. He also will not have all his weapons healthy, which limits his upside in this matchup.
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Ti-Cats are 7-5 straight up and 5-7 against the spread.
- Winnipeg is 6-6 straight up and 7-5 against the spread in 2025.
Blue Bombers vs Tiger-Cats Model Projection
Score Projection: Tiger-Cats 33, Blue Bombers 20
Win Probability: Tiger-Cats 70%, Blue Bombers 30%
Final Thoughts
Hamilton should have the upper hand in this game thanks to the injury situation at quarterback for the Bombers. The absence of Collaros at quarterback for Winnipeg will drastically impact their ability to stretch the field vertically. We should see the superior passing game for Hamilton allow them to create separation in this game between opponents from the East and West. I recommend laying the points with Hamilton in this game, as they should remain atop the East Division with a convincing victory at home.
