Prop Bets: Ottawa Redblacks VS Hamilton Tiger-Cats 2025-10-24

Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Ottawa Redblacks: A Foregone Conclusion with a Side of Sarcasm

The books are literally printing money on this one. Hamilton (-14.5) is so favored to win that the odds are shorter than a CFL kickoff return in 2023. Let’s break it down:

Moneyline: Hamilton is priced at 1.08-1.12 (depending on the book), implying a 52-54% chance to win. Ottawa’s +6.5-8.5 odds? That’s a 11.8%-14.3% chance. For context, Ottawa’s won 4 of 18 games this season. Math checks out.
- Spread: Hamilton is a 13.5-15.5-point favorite. If you’re betting Ottawa +14.5, you’re essentially buying a lottery ticket for a team that’s lost five straight. The payout? Emotional validation and a 401(k) wipeout.
- Total: The line sits at 52.5-53.5 points, with even odds. Given Hamilton’s MOP-calibre QB Bo Levi Mitchell and Ottawa’s QB Tyrie Adams (278 yards, 3 TDs in a 39-28 loss last week), expect a “thrilling” shootout… for Hamilton.

Why Hamilton Will Win:
- The CFL writers have picked Hamilton 100% consensus. That’s not a prediction—it’s a mercy rule.
- Ottawa’s starter, Dustin Crum, is injured. Adams is unproven, but hey, at least he’ll try to throw 3 TDs like he did against Montreal. Too bad the rest of Ottawa’s offense is about as reliable as a time-share in a hurricane.
- Hamilton’s defense is a top-10 turnover machine. They’ll force Ottawa into a 4th-quarter “let’s try everything but the kitchen sink” meltdown.

Why Ottawa Might Not Lose:
- If history repeats, Adams could throw for 278 yards and 3 TDs again. But good luck cashing that ticket when the Tiger-Cats’ D is as motivated as a tax auditor at a cash party.

Player Props to Mock:
- Tyrie Adams Over 278.5 Yards: Take the over… if “over” means “exactly 278 yards and a pick-six.”
- Bo Levi Mitchell Under 3.5 Touchdown Passes: He’s not here to impress; he’s here to secure a first-round bye and a Grey Cup ticket.

Final Score Prediction:
Hamilton 35, Ottawa 17. The Redblacks will put up a valiant effort by not quitting entirely, but the Tiger-Cats will stomp to victory, secure their bye, and leave Ottawa wondering if they’ll ever see their points fund again.

Place your bets, but don’t bet your grandma’s maple syrup. She needs it for her poutine empire. 🍁

Created: Oct. 21, 2025, 10:41 p.m. GMT