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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-9) and the BC Lions (7-7) meet for a Week 17 matchup Friday at BC Place. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (TSN/CFL+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Tiger-Cats vs. Lions odds, and make our expert CFL picks and predictions.
The Ti-Cats have turned things around after a 2-9 start, winning 3 in a row, while covering each of the previous 4 outings. All 3 of the victories have come as underdogs, too, including a 33-31 win at Toronto as 6.5-point ‘dogs Sept. 20.
The Over has cashed in 3 straight for the Ti-Cats, who put up 31 or more points in each game of the span. The total has gone high in 5 of their past 6 games.
The Lions are coming off a bye week. Their last outing was a disappointing 33-17 home loss to Toronto as 4.5-point favorites, halting a modest 2-game win streak. The offense had gone for 37 or more points in the previous 2 games before the loss, so perhaps the rest will help bring that production back.
These teams met in The Hammer back on July 7 with BC coming away with a 44-28 win as a 5.5-point favorite as the Over (53.5) cashed.
Tigers-Cats at Lions odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Tiger-Cats +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Lions -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Tiger-Cats +7 (-110) | Lions -7 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Tiger-Cats at Lions key injuries
Tiger-Cats
- RB Greg Bell (heel) questionable
- WR Davon “Smoke” Harris (toe) out
- DL Trevon Mason (illness) out
- DL Casey Sayles (abdominal) questionable
- LB Kyle Wilson (heel) questionable
Lions
- DL Nathan Cherry (knee) questionable
- DB Ciante Evans (elbow) questionable
- WR Alexander Hollins (shoulder) out
- OL David Knevel (ankle) questionable
- LB Boseko Lokombo (shoulder) questionable
- LB Maxime Rouyer (shoulder) out
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Tiger-Cats at Lions picks and predictions
Prediction
Tiger-Cats 34, Lions 29
Moneyline
If you’re a little more on the adventurous side, the TIGER-CATS (+280) are worth a roll of the dice for the chance to nearly triple up.
Hamilton arrives in Vancouver on a serious roll, winning 3 in a row, while going for an average of 33.7 PPG in the impressive offensive span. The defense hasn’t been as good, coughing up 26.7 PPG, so it will be a worry all night.
However, BC just cannot be trusted, especially at this high -350 price. While the Lions beat the Ti-Cats back in Week 5, that’s like a season ago.
BC, which has had injury problems, is slowly getting healthier, and the bye week should help. However, the Lions are still 2-6 SU and ATS across the past 8 games. Trust the hotter team — the Tiger-Cats are 6-3 ATS in their last 9.
Against the spread
The TIGER-CATS +7 (-110) are a much safer play catching the points. Again, Hamilton is on a 4-0 ATS run, while BC is just 2-6 ATS in the previous 8 outings.
The fact that Hollis is out for the Lions is a big loss, too. He is 2nd on the team with 56 receptions, 881 yards and 5 TDs through 13 games.
Over/Under
OVER 53.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board in this cross-country matchup.
The O/U has split in the past 4 games for BC, but we did get 72 combined points in the 1st matchup back in July with a total of just 53.5.
For Hamilton, the Over has cashed in 3 in a row, 5 of the past 6 and 9 of the previous 13 outings. Look for plenty of points at BC Place.
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