Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Toronto Argonauts Prediction, 9/20/2024 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Toronto Argonauts

Date: Friday, September 20, 2024

Location: BMO Field in Toronto, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+6.5)

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-9) go to BMO Field on Friday where they'll meet the Toronto Argonauts (7-6). The line on this contest has Toronto as 6.5-point favorites. The O/U is set at 53.5. The QB's who are expected to start are Bo Levi Mitchell and Chad Kelly.

In their last outing the Tiger-Cats went up against the Tiger-Cats and earned the victory by a score of 37-21. Bo Levi Mitchell went 20/27 with 299 yards passing and tossed 2 TD's. He walked away with 1 pick during the game. Greg Bell led the team in rushing for that contest. He tore off a long run of 23 yards and he added 1 touchdown in the game. He ran for 99 yards on 15 carries which means he ran for an average of 6.6 yards per run. Steven Dunbar led the team in receiving yardage with a tally of 151 yards on 8 receptions. He notched an average of 18.9 yards per catch for that contest.

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The Tiger-Cats have earned 5,164 total yards for the season. As a unit they are averaging 85.7 yards via the ground game which ranks them 7th in the league. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Hamilton has compiled 26 touchdowns through the air and 8 rushing touchdowns. When it comes to scoring, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are averaging 26.7 PPG.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Tiger-Cats have given up 3,498 yards which has them sitting in 4th in the CFL. Over the course of this season, they are granting 375.2 yards/outing ranking them 7th in the league. The Tiger-Cats are sitting in 9th in the league in terms of their opponents scoring, giving up 31.5 points per game. They are giving up an average of 5.4 yards per attempt on the ground and 106.2 yards on the ground per contest over the course of this season. Over the course of their 13 games played, they have surrendered 269.1 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 66.7%. For the year, they have given up 1,380 yards via the running game in 13 games.

In their last game the Argonauts took on the Lions and won 33-17. Chad Kelly led the team in rushing for the game. He had a long run of 15 yards and he tallied 1 TD in the game. He scurried for 56 yards on 10 carries which means he ran for an average of 5.6 yards per run. Makai Polk was the receiving yardage leader by earning 116 yards on 6 receptions. He earned an average of 19.3 yards per catch for the game. Chad Kelly went 18/28 with 268 yards through the air and threw 1 touchdown. He finished this contest without throwing a pick.

For the year so far, the Argonauts have thrown for 3,082 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 237.1 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 9th in the CFL. The Toronto Argonauts have an average of 353.8 yards per outing which ranks them 6th in the league. They are averaging 116.8 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,518 yards for the season. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Argonauts are ranking 2nd in the CFL holding an average of 28.0 PPG.

Toronto has allowed a total of 979 rushing yards (75.3 yards/game) in addition to 9 touchdowns on the ground for the season. The Argonauts are conceding 26.3 PPG, ranking them 5th in the league. This year, they have conceded 342 points in total. They have surrendered 21 touchdowns from the passing game and 272.3 yards/contest, which puts them in 7th in the CFL.

Who will win tonight's CFL game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+6.5)

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