The Ottawa Redblacks (1–4–0) travel to Tim Hortons Field to face the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2–2–0) on Saturday, July 12 at 7:00 PM ET, in a pivotal East Division showdown. With Ottawa desperate to snap a two-game skid and Hamilton riding a two-game win streak, this matchup could reshape the divisional standings heading into midseason.
Team Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Last Game Result | Division Rank |
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 2–2–0 | W 51–38 vs Toronto | 2nd in East |
| Ottawa Redblacks | 1–4–0 | L 39–33 vs Edmonton | 4th in East |
Hamilton sits just two points behind Montreal and boasts the CFL’s top-scoring offense (33.8 PPG).
Ottawa has dropped four of five and ranks 8th in scoring (22.6 PPG).
Quarterback Matchup
Hamilton Tiger-Cats – Bo Levi Mitchell
Passing Yards: 1,219 (2nd in CFL)
Touchdowns: 9 (1st in CFL)
Last Game: 332 yards, 5 TDs vs Toronto
Ottawa Redblacks – Dru Brown
Passing Yards: 729
Touchdowns: 4
Last Game: 316 yards, 2 TDs vs Edmonton
Mitchell and receiver Kenny Lawler (483 yards, 5 TDs) form the league’s most explosive duo, while Brown continues to show promise despite Ottawa’s defensive lapses.
Key Players to Watch
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Kenny Lawler: CFL leader in receiving yards (483)
Greg Bell: 108 rushing yards, 1 TD
Jonathan Moxey: 2 INTs; key to shutting down Ottawa’s aerial attack
Ottawa Redblacks
Eugene Lewis: 294 receiving yards, 2 TDs
Kalil Pimpleton: 203 receiving yards + 97-yard punt return TD last week
William Stanback: 191 rushing yards, 1 TD
Over has hit in 6 of Ottawa’s last 8 and 5 of Hamilton’s last 6
ATS Trends: Hamilton is 8–4 ATS in last 12; Ottawa is 1–5 ATS in last 6
Game Storylines
Offensive Firepower: Hamilton ranks 1st in passing yards and 2nd in scoring, while Ottawa’s defense allows 30.0 PPG
Special Teams Impact: Pimpleton’s return ability could flip field position for Ottawa
Second-Half Defense: Hamilton has allowed 73 second-half points in 4 games—can they close out strong?
Series History: Ottawa won 2 of 3 meetings in 2024, but Hamilton has momentum
Game Details
Matchup: Ottawa Redblacks vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, ON
Broadcast: TSN / RDS / CTV (Canada) CFL+ (International)
GAME ODDS
Ottawa Redblacks 55.5
Hamilton Tiger-Cats – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 11, 2025
