Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats Prediction, Expert Picks & Odds 9-2

In Chad Kelly's second game back from suspension, he'll have a chance to lead the Argonauts to a big win over the lowly Tiger-Cats.

Rob Paul

Last updated: September 1, 2024 4:05 PM EDT • 2 min read

Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. We're backing Toronto in our Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats prediction. — Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Photo by Dan Hamilton/USA TODAY Sports via Imagn.

The Toronto Argonauts won on a missed field goal last week, but victory should be much smoother in Week 13 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

In Chad Kelly's second game back from suspension, I'm expecting Toronto to take care of business and give its Grey Cup odds a boost in my Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats prediction.

The Argonauts are a 4.5-point favorite across our best sportsbooks in Canada for Monday's game from Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ont. at 2:30 p.m. ET (TSN/RDS, CFL+).

Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats odds

Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats odds via Betway as of Sunday at 3:10 p.m. ET.

Teams	Moneyline	Spread	Total
Argonauts	-213	-4.5 (-115)	Over: 52.5 (-115)
Tiger-Cats	+175	+4.5 (-105)	Under: 52.5 (+115)

Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats prediction, expert pick

CFL picks confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale.

Argonauts -4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's been a long season in Hamilton. The Tiger-Cats have the worst record in the CFL (2-9) and a historically bad defense.

Former Argos coach Scott Milanovich's return to being a head coach up north has been an ugly one. His Tiger-Cats are allowing the most points per game in the league by a wide margin (32.7) and are somehow just as bad against the run as they are against the pass.

Hamilton's allowing the third-highest QB rating to opponents this season (102.8) and the third-most rushing yards per game (105.5) - along with the second-highest average yards per carry (5.3).

That makes this the perfect bounce-back game for Kelly after he looked rusty in Week 12. Not only is he the reigning CFL Most Outstanding Player, but he's also got a star running back to help him gash Hamilton - Ka'Deem Carey is third in the league in rushing yards (646).

The Tiger-Cats offense just won't be able to keep up, especially with how sporadic Bo Levi Mitchell has been this season. He's already been benched once and leads the league in interceptions (12).

Hamilton's just 3-8 ATS this season, and if it fails to cover once again, a $10 bet on the Argos pays an $8.70 profit.

Odds: -115 via Betway | Implied probability: 53.49%

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Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats game info

When: Monday, Sept. 2 (2:30 p.m. ET)
Where: Tim Hortons Field (Hamilton, Ont.)
How to watch: TSN/RDS, CFL+
Weather: 68 degrees, 9-mph winds, 10% chance of precipitation
Favorite: Argonauts -4.5 (-115 via Betway)

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Rob Paul

Rob is a Publishing Editor at Sportsbook Review. He’s been with the team since early 2024, with this being his first full-time role in the sports betting industry. Before joining SportsbookReview.com, he contributed to various sports outlets, including FanSided and Pro Football Network. During that period, he spent five years working full-time as a local community journalist, after attending Durham College for journalism and Wilfrid Laurier University for history. He previously hosted an NFL draft and college football-focused podcast where he had the opportunity to interact with future NFL players such as Maxx Crosby and Quinn Meinerz. Rob has spent multiple years working as a freelance podcast producer for numerous sports-related podcasts while making guest appearances on several college football shows. He’s also made guest appearances on SportsTalk Mississippi on several occasions to talk all things NFL draft. Rob values the way sports betting acts as a catalyst for telling stories and growing interest in certain sports, particularly FCS football, WNBA, and mid-major college basketball. He’s always been drawn to the more obscure teams and conferences in major college sports, but most of all, Rob loves using stats to find the best player props to back.