Calgary Stampeders vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats Prediction, 8/1/2026 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Calgary Stampeders vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Location: Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Calgary Stampeders (-5.5)

The Calgary Stampeders (3-4) go to Hamilton Stadium on Saturday where they'll meet the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-4). Calgary opens this contest as 5.5-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 60.5. The QB's who are expected to start are Vernon Adams Jr. and Tre Ford.

In their last game the Stampeders went up against the Blue Bombers and won 52-30. Vernon Adams Jr. went 18/27 with 319 yards passing and tossed 3 touchdowns. He finished the game without throwing an interception. Dedrick Mills paced the team on the ground during the game. He broke a long run for 36 yards and he ran for 1 touchdown for the contest. He scurried for 60 yards via 10 carries which meant he averaged 6.0 yards per run. Jalen Philpot was the receiving yardage leader by earning 128 yards on 4 receptions. He notched an average of 32.0 yards per catch during the game.

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For the year thus far, the Stampeders currently sit at 1,882 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 268.9 passing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 7th in the league. The Calgary Stampeders hold an average of 388.9 yards per outing which has them ranked 6th in the league. They are averaging 120.0 yards per game via the rush and have run for 840 yards in total. When looking at their ability to score points, the Stampeders rank 1st in the CFL with 39.7 points per game.

In terms of passing yards, the Stampeders have allowed 2,307 yards which puts them in 9th in the CFL. Overall, they are giving up 435.9 yards/game ranking them 8th in the CFL. The Stampeders rank 8th in the CFL when it comes to team defense, conceding 34.9 PPG. They are allowing 5.6 yards per run and 106.3 rushing yards per game this year. During their 7 games played this season, they have allowed 329.6 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 68.8%. In total, they have allowed 744 running yards through 7 contests.

The last time they took the field the Tiger-Cats played the Alouettes and were defeated 31-18. Larry Rountree led the team in rushing for the game. He tore off a long run of 11 yards but he wasn't able to rush for a TD on the day. He ran for 52 yards on 13 carries which means he ran for an average of 4.0 yards per carry. Keric Wheatfall led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 55 yards on 4 receptions. He earned an average of 13.8 yards per catch for the game. Tre Ford went 15/23 with 164 yards passing and tossed 1 touchdown. He tossed 1 pick in the game.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Tiger-Cats rank 9th in the league holding an average of 23.9 PPG. For the season thus far, the Tiger-Cats have thrown for a total of 1,602 yards through the air as well as an average of 228.9 passing yards per game, ranking them 9th in the league. They are averaging 95.3 yards per game on the ground and have run for 667 yards for the year. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats average 324.1 yards/game ranking them 9th in the league.

The Tiger-Cats are allowing 27.1 PPG, which has them ranked 2nd in the league. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 190 points in total. Hamilton has surrendered a total of 704 yards rushing (100.6 yards per game) in addition to 8 touchdowns rushing for the season. They have allowed 10 touchdowns from the passing game and 269.7 yards/outing, which has them in 1st in the league.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Calgary Stampeders (-5.5)

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