Elks vs Tiger-Cats Prediction 10/9/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Elks vs Tiger-Cats prediction for this CFL game on Friday, October 9th at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

Edmonton Elks Betting Preview

The Edmonton Elks are 11-4 this season after they defeated the Tiger-Cats by a score of 37-35 in overtime in their last game. Edmonton led 15-10 at halftime, but they needed a field goal with three seconds left, before finally escaping with the win in OT. The Elks out gained the Tiger-Cats by a total of 448-312, went 10-27 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-2 in the game. Fajardo threw for 298 yards and one interception, while Mathis caught five passes for 75 yards. Rankin rushed 11 times for 74 yards in the win. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Argonauts by a score of 24-19, but did beat the Stampeders by a score of 53-16 before that. The Elks have scored 31.3 points per game with 304.1 passing yards and 121.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.5 points against per game this season. Cody Fajardo has thrown for 4,439 yards with 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season. 

Hamilton Tiger-Cats Betting Preview

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are 5-11 this year after they defeated the Redblacks by a score of 34-16 last week. Hamilton trailed 16-13 at halftime, but they won the second half 21-0 to pull away with the win. The Tiger-Cats out gained Ottawa by a total of 470-293, went 15-24 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Frost threw for 342 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Lawler caught six passes for 132 yards and two scores. Rountree III rushed 19 times for 128 yards in the game. 

Prior to that win, Hamilton lost to the Elks by a score of 37-35 and the Alouettes by a score of 37-25, and they are currently third in the East Division. The Tiger-Cats have scored 24.8 points per game with 258.9 passing yards and 94.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.6 points against per game this season. Harrison Frost has thrown for 1,620 yards with 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this year. 

Elks vs Tiger-Cats Prediction 

Hamilton was able to snap their losing streak with a win over Ottawa in their last game, but they have had a disappointing season after their starting QB got hurt. Edmonton has won four of their last five games, but they haven’t played great in their last two. The Elks have gone over 61.5 in three of their last four games, while the Tiger-Cats have gone over 61.5 in two of their last three. Hamilton has also allowed 35+ points in three of their last four games. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 61.5