Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Edmonton Elks Prediction, 8/2/2025 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Edmonton Elks

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025

Location: Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-4.5)

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-2) are headed to Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday where they'll take on the Edmonton Elks (1-5). The spread on this contest has Hamilton as 4.5-point favorites. The O/U is set at 54.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Bo Levi Mitchell and Cody Fajardo.

In their last game the Tiger-Cats faced the Lions and won 37-33. Bo Levi Mitchell went 34/41 with 389 yards passing and added 3 touchdowns. He threw 1 interception during the game. Greg Bell paced the team on the ground during the game. He had a long run of 10 yards but he never crossed the endzone by way of the rush. He rushed for a total of 56 yards via 11 carries which gave him an average of 5.1 yards per carry. Kiondre Smith was the receiving yardage leader with a total of 138 yards on 14 receptions. He earned an average of 9.9 yards per catch during the game.

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Regarding this team's ability to score points, the Tiger-Cats are ranked 1st in the CFL by scoring 32.1 PPG. Over the course of the season thus far, the Tiger-Cats have thrown for 2,166 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 309.4 passing yards per outing, which ranks 1st in the CFL. They have an average of 76.9 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 538 yards for this season. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats maintain an average of 386.3 yards per outing which ranks them 4th in the CFL.

When talking about passing yards, the Tiger-Cats have allowed 1,834 yards which puts them in 5th in the CFL. During the season, they are giving up 360.0 yards/outing which ranks them 3rd in the CFL. The Tiger-Cats sit in 5th in the league regarding team defense, allowing 27.0 points per contest. They are allowing 5.5 yards per attempt on the ground and 98.0 rushing yards per contest over the course of this year. In their 7 games played this season, they have given up 262.0 yards per contest via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 67.2%. In total, they have given up 686 rushing yards through 7 games.

In their last game the Elks took on the Roughriders and lost 21-18. Cody Fajardo led the team on the ground for that game. His longest run of the day went for 12 yards but he wasn't able to run one in for a touchdown. He racked up a total of 20 yards on 4 carries which meant he was running for 5.0 yards per carry. Steven Dunbar led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 82 yards on 5 receptions. He had an average of 16.4 yards per reception for that game. Cody Fajardo went 26/33 with 346 yards passing and tossed 2 TD's. He ended the game without an interception.

Over the course of the season thus far, the Elks have racked up 1,252 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 208.7 passing yards per outing, putting them at 9th in the CFL. The Edmonton Elks hold an average of 301.8 yards per outing which ranks them 9th in the CFL. They are averaging 93.2 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 559 yards for the season. Regarding how much they score, the Elks are ranked 8th in the CFL averaging 22.7 points per outing.

Edmonton has surrendered a total of 659 yards rushing (109.8 yards/game) as well as 4 touchdowns rushing for the season. The Elks are allowing 31.8 points per game, which has them ranked 9th in the CFL. In total, they have relinquished 191 points in total. They have allowed the opposition 15 touchdowns through the air and 316.2 yards per game, which puts them in 9th in the CFL.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-4.5)

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