Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, ON
Broadcast: TSN (Canada), CBS Sports Network (U.S.), CFL+ (International)
Game Overview
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-2) travel to the nation’s capital for a rematch against the struggling Ottawa Redblacks (1-5). Just eight days earlier, Hamilton edged Ottawa 23–20 in a dramatic finish, and now the Redblacks seek revenge on home turf. With playoff positioning already in play, this East Division rivalry promises intensity, urgency, and late-game fireworks.
Team Comparison
| Category | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Ottawa Redblacks |
| Points Per Game | 31.6 (1st CFL) | 22.2 (9th CFL) |
| Points Allowed | 28.2 | 28.8 |
| Net Offense | 361.2 YPG (5th CFL) | 340.2 YPG (7th CFL) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 292.4 (2nd CFL) | 243.3 (8th CFL) |
| Turnover Margin | +3 | -2 |
| ATS Record | 2-3 | 1-5 |
Key Matchups & Strategy
Quarterbacks
Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM): 1,462 yards, 9 TDs, 2 INTs
Dru Brown (OTT): 1,460 yards, 6 TDs, 4 INTs
Mitchell has been red-hot, leading the CFL in passing touchdowns and orchestrating three straight wins. Brown has shown flashes but must limit turnovers to keep Ottawa competitive.
Receiving Threats
Kenny Lawler (HAM): 95 yards, 2 TDs last game
Eugene Lewis (OTT): 128 yards on 7 catches last game
Lawler and Lewis are game-breakers. Expect deep shots and contested catches to define momentum swings.
Defensive Edge
Hamilton’s defense forced 4 turnovers in their last meeting, including 2 interceptions by Jamal Peters. Ottawa’s defense has allowed 173 points through six games—most in the CFL.
Injury Report
Hamilton
RB Johnny Augustine (Questionable)
WR Tim White (Probable)
DB Jamal Peters (Active)
Ottawa
WR Kalil Pimpleton (Questionable)
DL Michael Wakefield (Probable)
OL Drew Desjarlais (Out)
Hamilton: 8-2 in last 10 vs. Ottawa
Ottawa: 1-5 ATS this season
Trend: UNDER has hit in 5 of last 7 meetings in Ottawa
GAME ODDS
Hamilton Tiger-Cats – 1.5
Ottawa Redblacks 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 19, 2025
