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Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats Prediction 10/24/2026 Today’s CFL Picks

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Ottawa Redblacks (1-16) vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-12)

03:00 PM EDT

The Line: Betting Odds: Tiger-Cats -4.5 — Over/Under: +58.5

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In this article we will formulate a Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats prediction for this CFL game on Saturday, October 24th at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.

Ottawa Redblacks Betting Preview

The Ottawa Redblacks are 1-16 this season after they defeated the Argonauts by a score of 40-39 in their last game. Ottawa led 23-16 at halftime, but they trailed 39-33 in the fourth quarter, before scoring with nine seconds left for the win. The Redblacks out gained Toronto by a total of 407-369, went 12-23 on second downs, and tied the turnover battle at two in the game. Bryson Barnes threw for 339 yards and two touchdowns, while Ayden Eberhardt caught nine passes for 101 yards and two scores. Barnes also led the rushing attack with 62 yards on seven carries in the game.

Prior to that win, Ottawa lost to the Lions by a score of 41-20 and the Tiger-Cats by a score of 34-16. The Redblacks have scored 24.4 points per game with 302.4 passing yards and 56.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 37.0 points against per game this season. Bryson Barnes has thrown for 449 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, while Ayden Eberhardt has 86 receptions for 1,097 yards and eight scores this season.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats Betting Preview

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are 5-12 this year after they lost to the Elks by a score of 27-12 in their last game. Hamilton trailed 7-0 at halftime and they allowed 20 points in the fourth quarter in the loss. The Tiger-Cats were out gained by a total of 324-242, went 8-22 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 5-0 in the game. Harrison Frost threw for 221 yards, while Kenny Lawler caught three passes for 57 yards. Frost also led the ground game with 26 yards on three carries in the loss.

Prior to that game, Hamilton defeated the Redblacks by a score of 34-16, but lost to the Elks by a score of 37-35. The Tiger-Cats have scored 24.0 points per game with 256.6 passing yards and 92.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.5 points against per game this season. Tre Ford has thrown for 1,293 yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions, as Harrison Frost is out with an injury.

Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats Prediction

Ottawa comes into this matchup after picking up their first win of the season and they will try to end on a winning streak. The Redblacks have scored 31+ points in three of their last five games, but they have allowed 34+ in five straight. Hamilton has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 34+ points in three of their last five. The defenses are brutal in this matchup, but I think Ottawa has a shot to win, so I will take the points with the Redblacks here.

David Racey's Pick: Redblacks +4.5

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