These two teams are two of the worst defensive teams, however, Hamilton with QB Bo Levi at the helm, will break out offensively in this game. Ottawa will find themselves behind and they will struggle to generate the offense to keep up with the Tiger Cats. Hamilton generates the second most offense in the league while Ottawa has allowed on average 31 points per game this season. Hamilton has the talent to penetrate the weak Redblacks defense and the Redblacks will be forced to put up an offense to catch up and abandon their conservative play. They will have to try for touchdowns instead of field goals. Ottawa is 6-13 against the spread in its last 19 games at home. The RedBlacks are 17-35 against the spread in their last 52 home games. The Tiger Cats have done well on the road playing in Ottawa, going 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 meetings in Ottawa. Ottawa got blown out by Montreal in their last game by 24 points and they don’t respond well in their next game. Ottawa is 0-8 against the spread off of a blowout loss by 24 points or more to a division rival in that situation. Hamilton gets the job done today.

Best bet: take Hamilton on the moneyline (ML) at even money.