Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, Ontario (Capacity: ~23,000)
Broadcast: TSN / RDS
Weather Forecast (Hamilton, ON)
Temperature: ~69°F (20°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–10 mph)
Impact: Comfortable fall conditions; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Edmonton Elks (5–8–0):
QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson – Healthy, averaging 280+ passing yards per game.
WR Dillon Mitchell – Probable (ankle).
LB Joel Dublanko – Expected to start at weakside linebacker after injury to Nick Anderson.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (8–5–0):
QB Bo Levi Mitchell – Healthy, leading a balanced passing attack.
RB James Butler – Probable (shoulder).
WR Tim White – Healthy, team leader in receptions.
Key Player Matchups
McLeod Bethel-Thompson (EDM) vs. Hamilton Secondary
MBT has been efficient but turnover-prone; Hamilton’s secondary has forced multiple INTs in recent weeks.
Dillon Mitchell (EDM) vs. Richard Leonard (HAM CB)
Mitchell’s speed vs. Leonard’s coverage skills could swing momentum.
Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM) vs. Edmonton Pass Rush
Mitchell thrives with time; Edmonton must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
James Butler (HAM) vs. Edmonton Front Seven
Butler’s ability to establish the run will be key to controlling tempo.
Team Records & Recent Form
Edmonton Elks (5–8–0)
Last 5: L–W–L–W–W
Offense: 24.2 PPG
Defense: 27.8 PPG allowed
Last game: Narrow 31–30 loss at Toronto.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (8–5–0)
Last 5: W–W–L–L–L
Offense: 26.5 PPG
Defense: 24.3 PPG allowed
Last game: Beat Montreal 27–20, extending win streak to 2.
Series History
Head-to-head since 2022: tied 3–3.
Last meeting (Aug. 2, 2025): Hamilton won 28–24 in Edmonton.
Hamilton has won 8 of their last 11 overall.
Betting Trends
Edmonton:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
5 of last 7 road games lost.
Overs hit in 4 of last 6.
Hamilton:
8–3 SU in last 11 games.
Covered in 7 of 8 wins this season.
Unders cashed in last meeting with Edmonton.
Historical Betting Results
Edmonton: Struggles ATS on the road; overs common when MBT is forced into shootouts.
Hamilton: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense dictates pace.
CFL Trends: Home favorites cover ~58% of the time in September divisional games.
GAME ODDS
Edmonton Elks 56.5
Hamilton Tiger-Cats – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
