CFL Best Bets: Ottawa Redblacks vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats Prediction Week 6 7/12/25
- Lee Shipley
- Jul 11
- 3 min read
Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats and game info:
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location: Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton
TV: TSN & CFL+
Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats opening odds:
Spread: Ottawa +4.5 | Hamilton -4.5
Moneyline: Ottawa +165 | Hamilton -200
Over/Under: Over 53.5 (-110) | Under 53.5 (-110)
This Saturday, get ready for an exciting CFL showdown as the Ottawa Redblacks (1-4) hit the road to take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) at Hamilton Stadium. The Ticats are favored by 4 points in this one, with the over/under set at 53.5. The lines are set the weather is beautiful so let’s make some money on football!
Redblacks vs TiCats Top Trend
The Redblacks have gone Over their team total in the last five games with Dru Brown as their starting QB.
The RedBlacks Team Preview!
The Redblacks recently lost a close one to the Elks, falling 39-33. Dru Brown had a solid game throwing for 316 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions, completing 31 of 43 passes. Daniel Adeboboye led the rushing attack with 39 yards on 9 carries, while Eugene Lewis was the top receiver with 75 yards on 8 catches.
Looking at their season stats, the Redblacks are currently 8th in the CFL in scoring, averaging 22.6 points per game. They're 7th in passing yards with 240.0 per game and 1,200 total, and they average 105.6 rushing yards per game (528 total). Overall, they rank 7th in the CFL with 345.6 total yards per game.
On the defensive side, the Redblacks are giving up 30.0 points per game, which is 6th worst in the CFL. They've allowed 1,314 passing yards (9th worst) and 518 rushing yards this season. Opponents are averaging 366.4 total yards per game against them (6th worst), with 262.8 passing yards (and a 70.6% completion rate) and 103.6 rushing yards per game.
The Tiger-Cats Team Preview!
The Tiger-Cats are coming off a big 51-38 win against the Argonauts! Bo Levi Mitchell was on fire, throwing for 332 yards and 5 touchdowns with no interceptions, completing 19 of 24 passes. Greg Bell led the rushing attack with 48 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, and Kenny Lawler absolutely dominated in receiving with 207 yards on just 6 catches.
Looking at their season stats, the Tiger-Cats are putting up serious points, ranking 2nd in the CFL with 33.8 points per game. They're also leading the league in passing, averaging 299.0 yards per outing for a total of 1,196 yards through the air. Their ground game averages 64.5 yards per game, bringing their total offense to 363.5 yards per contest, which is 5th in the league.
On the defensive side, the Tiger-Cats are giving up 30.2 points per game, which puts them 7th in the league. They've allowed 374 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns so far this season, along with 271.0 passing yards per game and 4 passing touchdowns, also ranking them 7th in the league in those categories.
The RedBlacks Vs Tiger-Cats Game Prediction!
THE PICK: Redblacks team total Over 24.5 -110
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' defense has been struggling big time, giving up tons of yards and points in most of their games, even against backup quarterbacks. On the flip side, the Ottawa Redblacks are getting a huge boost with their starting quarterback Dru Brown back in action. He looked great last week, and he was super productive last season too, even with injuries. Plus, their reliable starting right tackle Zack Pelehos is returning, which should significantly improve their offensive line. With Brown throwing to talented receivers like Geno Lewis, Justin Hardy, and Kalil Pimpleton, it looks like Ottawa is set to score well over 24.5 points in this game.
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