Game Details
Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, Ontario
Broadcast: TSN (Canada), CFL+ (International)
Team Form & Series Trends
Hamilton boasts a 6-4 start and sits atop the East Division; Toronto is 3-8 and fighting to stay in playoff contention. The Tiger-Cats have won nine of the last 14 meetings and hold the recent head-to-head edge, but this rivalry always delivers tight, competitive games.
Key Storylines
Home-Field Momentum: Hamilton is 5-1 at Tim Hortons Field this season, energized by loud crowds and a new-look offense.
Argos’ Offensive Woes: Toronto’s ground attack ranks just 46.5 yards per game, forcing heavy reliance on its passing game and quick-strike plays.
Bo Levi Mitchell Resurgence: Having snapped a mini skid, Mitchell is completing 67.8 percent of his passes for 887 yards, 4 TDs and only 1 INT this season.
Turnover Battle: Hamilton’s defense flipped the script with two interceptions in a Week 4 upset of Montreal, while the Argos have struggled to force takeaways.
Tactical Matchup
Toronto must establish short-yardage runs to diversify the attack and protect its quarterback.
Hamilton aims to control clock with balanced drives and capitalize on Argos’ defensive lapses.
Special teams and field position will be critical in a tight contest decided by a few key stops.
Hamilton’s balanced offensive attack and opportunistic defense should carry the Tiger-Cats past Toronto in a close, hard-fought game. Look for Bo Levi Mitchell to connect on intermediate throws and the defense to force a late turnover that seals the win.
GAME ODDS
Toronto Argonauts 57.5
Hamilton Tiger-Cats – 6
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, August 31, 2025
