Week 19 of the Canadian Football League features a matchup between the Edmonton Elks and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night.
This game is scheduled for Friday, October 9th and has an expected kickoff time of 7:00 PM ET at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Edmonton Elks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats betting picks and predictions
Hamilton Tiger-Cats +6.5 (-110)
Our top pick for this game will target the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to cover the spread. The Tiger-Cats enter this game with a record of 5-11 and have 10 points on the season. Given their poor record, Hamilton is currently in third place in the East Division, meaning their chances at making the playoffs have essentially disappeared.
Despite that, Hamilton has occasionally been competitive this season. In fact, five of their 11 losses have come by less than a touchdown, including a recent Week 17 loss to this same Edmonton Elks team, 37-35.
As for Edmonton, they enter this game with a record of 11-4 and have 22 points on the season. Given that the Elks have the second best record in the CFL, they have already clinched a spot in the playoffs and are likely one win away from clinching the West Division.
Of their 11 wins this season, Edmonton has six wins that were by a touchdown or less. This suggests they tend to let opponents stay in games instead of pulling away.
If the Week 17 meeting between these two teams tells us anything, it is that Hamilton is not going to back down just because Edmonton are one of the best teams in the CFL. For that reason, our best bet will be for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to cover +6.5.
Under 61.5 Total Points (-110)
Our second pick for this matchup will be looking for this game to go over the total. Edmonton has easily been one of the most efficient offenses this season, as they are averaging 31.3 points per game.
Their defense, on the other hand, has been shaky at times, as they are allowing an average of 25.5 points per game. On the other hand, Hamilton is averaging 24.8 points per game, while allowing 29.6 points per game.
Note that the over is 5-10 for the Elks this season and 5-11 for the Tiger-Cats. Therefore, even though these two teams just played in a game where 72 total points were scored in Week 17, we will be looking for the defenses to adjust and will be backing Under 61.5 Total Points.
Justin Rankin 60+ Rushing Yards (-145)
Our favorite player prop for this game will look for Justin Rankin, from the Edmonton Elks to rush for at least 60+ yards. Rankin has been one of Edmonton's top offensive players this season, and as such, has rushed for 1,016 yards. This leads the team and is the second-most in the CFL.
Rankin has also rushed for at least 60 yards in eight of the 15 games this season, including the previous meeting with the Tiger-Cats in Week 17, when he rushed for 74 yards on 11 carries.
Given that Rankin had some success against this Hamilton defense recently, backing Justin Rankin to rush for at least 60 yards will be our play for Friday night.
Edmonton Elks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats odds
Moneyline | Point Spread | Total | |
Edmonton Elks | -280 | -6.5 (-110) | Over 61.5 (-110) |
Hamilton Tiger-Cats | +230 | +6.5 (-110) | Under 61.5 (-110) |
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