While the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have won three in a row and are making a late push for the playoffs, the BC Lions have faltered, dropping three out of their last five games with Nathan Rourke under center.
Despite both teams trending in different directions, my Tiger-Cats vs. Lions predictions expect no shortage of offense when these two teams meet under the roof of BC Place in Week 17 action.
Read more in my CFL picks for Friday, September 27.
Tiger-Cats vs Lions prediction
My best bet
Over 53.5 (-105 at FanDuel)
My analysis
At first thought, you'd think taking the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the points would be my best bet, but a much-needed bye for the BC Lions has me zeroing in on the total instead.
The Lions' offense has needed the week off to regroup offensively, as Nathan Rourke's return north of the border has not gone to plan. The former NFL pivot sports a 4:7 TD/INT ratio following five starts for BC, and a measly 78.1 passer rating heading into Friday's contest at BC Place.
Meanwhile, the Ticats' offense has had no issues down the stretch, eclipsing 30 points in all of their last three contests. Hamilton is averaging a league-high 397.6 yards of net offence per game and now faces a Leos defense allowing a 108.3 passer rating and 72.9% completion percentage to opposing QBs.
BC is also banged up defensively, missing corner Ciante Evans and linebacker Bo Lokombo, so Ryan Phillips' unit should struggled to contain the Ticats' attack.
All signs point towards a high-scoring shootout on Friday, so I'm hammering the Over.
Tiger-Cats vs Lions same-game parlay (SGP)
Over 53.5
Bo Levi Mitchell Over 300.5 passing yards
Keion Hatcher Over 62.5 receiving yards
Following a disastrous first season with Hamilton, Bo Levi Mitchell has bounced back in 2024. The two-time MOP has turned back the clock, leading the CFL in passing yards (4,044) and passing touchdowns (24). Facing a porous BC secondary in Week 17, back Mitchell to keep slinging it.
Tiger-Cats vs Lions odds
Tiger-Cats vs Lions live odds
Tiger-Cats vs Lions opening odds
- Spread: Hamilton +8 (-110) | BC -8 (-110)
- Moneyline: Hamilton +325 | BC -425
- Over/Under: Over 53.5 (-110) | Under 53.5 (-110)
Tiger-Cats vs Lions spread and Over/Under analysis
- The Tiger-Cats are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- The Lions are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.
- The Over is 4-1 in the Ticats' last five road contests.
Tiger-Cats vs Lions trend
The Over is 6-1 in the Lions' last seven games in September. Find more CFL betting trends for Tiger-Cats vs. Lions.
Tiger-Cats vs Lions game info
| Location: | BC Place, Vancouver, BC |
| Date: | Friday, 9-27-2024 |
| Kick-off: | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| TV: | TSN |
Tiger-Cats vs Lions key injuries
Tiger-Cats: Devon Mason WR (Out), Trevor Mason DL (Out), Casey Sayles DB (Questionable), Kyle Wilson LB (Questionable), Greg Bell RB (Questionable).
Lions: Alexander Hollins WR (Out), Maxime Rouyer LB (Out), Nathan Cherry DL (Questionable), Ciante Evans DB (Questionable), David Knevel OL (Questionable), Bo Lokombo (Questionable).
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Tiger-Cats vs Lions weather
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