Venue & Game Details
Location: Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Kickoff: 7:00 PM EDT
Broadcast: TSN (Canada), ESPN+ (US)
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (8 km/h)
Temperature at Kickoff: ~21°C (70°F)
Impact: Ideal passing and kicking conditions; minimal weather-related variance.
Injury Report
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Probable: RB Brady Oliveira (ankle) – expected to play
Questionable: WR Dalton Schoen (hamstring) – game-time decision
Out: DB Evan Holm (shoulder)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Probable: QB Bo Levi Mitchell (shoulder soreness) – full practice
Questionable: WR Tim White (groin) – limited practice
Out: LB Jameer Thurman (knee)
Recent Form Notes
Winnipeg: Struggling with second-half scoring droughts; only one 3Q TD in last five games. Strong first-quarter defense (only 3 points allowed in last five first quarters).
Hamilton: Coming off a 26-9 win over Toronto; RB Greg Bell rushed for 156 yards and a TD. Defense held Argos to under 10 points.
Series History
Last 5 Meetings: Winnipeg leads 3-2
Last Matchup: Winnipeg 27 – Hamilton 24 (OT) in 2024
At Tim Hortons Field: Hamilton has won 3 of last 4.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle: Zach Collaros (WPG) vs. Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM) – Both veterans; Collaros more efficient in red zone, Mitchell excels in deep passing.
RB Duel: Brady Oliveira (WPG) vs. Greg Bell (HAM) – Oliveira is a volume back; Bell is explosive with big-play potential.
WR Impact: Nic Demski (WPG) vs. Tim White (HAM, if active) – Demski’s versatility vs. White’s vertical threat.
Defensive Edge: WPG’s pass rush vs. HAM’s O-line – Winnipeg ranks top 3 in sacks; Hamilton’s line has allowed 2.3 sacks/game.
Betting Trends
Winnipeg is 4-1 ATS in last 5 road games vs. Hamilton.
Hamilton is 5-2 SU in last 7 home games.
Under has hit in 4 of last 6 meetings.
Winnipeg has gone Under in 3 straight games.
GAME ODDS
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 51.5
Hamilton Tiger-Cats – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 11, 2025
