Venue & Game Details
Stadium: Tim Hortons Field (Hamilton Stadium)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT)
Broadcast: TSN, CTV, RDS (Canada); CFL+ (International)
Weather Forecast (Hamilton, ON – Nov 8, 2025)
Temperature: High of 43°F (6°C)
Conditions: 30% chance of showers, light winds (8–10 mph)
Impact: Damp field could favor the run game and short passing attacks.
Injury Report
Montreal: QB Davis Alexander fully healthy after missing both regular-season losses to Hamilton. RB Stevie Scott III expected to play after a 133-yard, 2-TD performance vs Winnipeg.
Hamilton: No major injuries reported; RB Greg Bell (94 yards vs Ottawa) and WR Kiondre Smith (99 yards vs Ottawa) both cleared.
Key Player Matchups
Quarterbacks:
Montreal: Davis Alexander (384 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT vs Winnipeg) – undefeated as a CFL starter (12-0 career).
Hamilton: Bo Levi Mitchell (264 yards, 2 TDs vs Ottawa) – veteran presence with 100+ career wins.
Running Backs:
Montreal: Stevie Scott III – power runner, averaged 7.4 YPC in East Semi-Final.
Hamilton: Greg Bell – consistent ground threat, 6.3 YPC vs Ottawa.
Receivers:
Montreal: Tyson Philpot – 135 yards vs Winnipeg, versatile weapon.
Hamilton: Kiondre Smith – 99 yards vs Ottawa, reliable possession target.
Recent Team Form
Montreal (Last 5): W W W L W – defeated Winnipeg 42-33 in East Semi-Final.
Hamilton (Last 5): W L W W L – beat Ottawa 35-15 in Week 21, then rested during bye.
Team Records & Stats
Montreal: 10-8 (2nd East). Offense: 24.7 PPG (7th CFL). Defense: 23.9 PPG allowed (4th CFL).
Hamilton: 11-7 (1st East). Offense: 29.2 PPG (2nd CFL). Defense: 27.6 PPG allowed (6th CFL).
Series History
Hamilton swept Montreal in 2025 regular season (35-17 in Week 4, 26-9 in Week 14).
Montreal had won 9 straight in the series prior to 2025.
Last playoff meeting: Montreal beat Hamilton in 2023 East Semi-Final.
Betting Trends:
Montreal 4-1 ATS in last 5 games.
Hamilton 3-2 ATS in last 5.
Over has hit in 4 of last 6 Montreal games.
Hamilton 2-0 vs Montreal in 2025, both covers.
Historical Betting Results
Montreal 7-11 ATS in 2025 regular season.
Hamilton 9-9 ATS in 2025.
Montreal 0-2 ATS vs Hamilton this season.
Projected Score: Montreal 30 – Hamilton 27
GAME ODDS
Montreal Alouettes – 2.5
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
