Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Prediction, 6/24/2022 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Date: Friday, June 24, 2022

Location: IG Field in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+5.5)

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (0-2) go to IG Field on Friday where they'll take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-0). The odds on this game have Winnipeg as 5.5-point favorites. The total is set at 42.5. The QB's who are expected to start are Dane Evans and Zach Collaros.

The last time they took the field the Tiger-Cats played the Stampeders and ended up taking the loss by a score of 33-30. Dane Evans went 36/51 with 425 yards through the air and added 3 TD's. He threw 2 picks in the game. Sean Thomas-Erlington paced the team in rushing for the game. He broke a long run for 6 yards but he wasn't able to run one in for a touchdown. He rushed for a total of 18 yards by way of 5 carries which gave him an average of 3.6 yards per run. Kamar Jorden led the team in receiving yardage by earning 109 yards on 7 receptions. He had an average of 15.6 yards per catch for the game.

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The Tiger-Cats have racked up 718 total yards this season. As a unit they hold an average of 50.0 yards on the ground ranking them 8th in the league. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Hamilton has earned 4 touchdowns through the air and 0 rushing touchdowns. Regarding putting points on the board, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are sitting at 21.5 points per contest.

The Tiger-Cats rank 8th in the CFL in terms of team defense, conceding 31.5 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.5 yards per rush and 70.0 rushing yards per contest over the course of this year. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 140 yards via the ground game in 2 contests. When it comes to passing yards, the Tiger-Cats have allowed 615 yards which has them ranked 7th in the CFL. During their 2 games, they have surrendered 307.5 yards per game via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 67.6%. For the season, they have allowed 377.5 yards per outing which ranks them 6th in the CFL.

The last time they took the field the Blue Bombers took on the Redblacks and won 19-12. Brady Oliveira led the team on the ground for the game. He broke a long run for 8 yards but he never crossed the endzone by way of the rush. He ran for 48 yards on 14 carries which had him averaging 3.4 yards per run. Greg Ellingson was the receiving yardage leader by racking up 71 yards on 4 receptions. He averaged 17.8 yards per reception for the game. Zach Collaros went 15/22 with 228 yards through the air and tossed 2 TD's. He gave away 1 interception on the day.

When it comes to how much they score, the Blue Bombers are ranking 7th in the league maintaining an average of 19.0 points per outing. For the year thus far, the Blue Bombers have compiled 453 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 226.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 9th in the CFL. They average 82.5 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 165 yards overall. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers average 309.0 yards/game which ranks them 8th in the league.

The Blue Bombers are giving up 14.5 PPG, which has them sitting 2nd in the league. This season, they have conceded 29 points in total. Winnipeg has allowed a total of 155 yards via the ground game (77.5 yards per contest) and 0 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the year. They have allowed 1 touchdown through the air as well as 335.0 yards/contest, which has them ranked 9th in the CFL.

Who will win tonight's CFL game ATS?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-5.5)

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