Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks Today: CFL Week 13 Best Bets

Will two of the CFL's best offenses give us a shootout in the Labour Day Classic this afternoon?
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Pictured: Tiger-Cats wide receiver Kenny Lawler (89) stretches for extra yards. Photo by John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

My Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats prediction and CFL picks for today's Labour Day Classic are focused on whether we can expect offensive fireworks from two of the league's best offenses. Kickoff for the clash between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts from Hamilton Stadium is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (TSN, CBSSN).

The home side is justifiably a 5.5-point betting favorite, but my favorite plays focus on their quarterback play and the game total.


🏈 Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats expert picks & predictions

CFL expert picks made Sunday; odds subject to change.

  • Moneyline pick: Tiger-Cats (-245 via BetRivers) ⭐
  • Against the spread pick: Tiger-Cats -5.5 (-110 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Over/Under pick: Over 56.5 (-110 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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📝 Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats preview & best bet

⬆️ Over 56.5 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: CFL Week 13 Best Bets
Pictured: Toronto Argonauts quarterback Nick Arbuckle reacts against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Photo by Anne-Marie Sorvin via Imagn Images.

When the two highest-scoring offenses in the CFL are accompanied by two of the worst defenses in the CFL, it's hard to pass on betting the Over. Toronto has hit the Over in three of its last four, while QB Nick Arbuckle has been on an absolute tear. The reigning Grey Cup MVP has the Argos sitting second in the league in points per game (29.9), behind only the Tiger-Cats (30.0)

The last time these two teams played in Week 5, it lived up to the expectations of it looking like an old-school Big 12 shootout. The two teams combined for 89 points, blowing by the 52.5-point game total. And given the play of both Arbuckle and CFL Most Outstanding Player odds contender Bo Levi Mitchell - they're the top two in the league in passing touchdowns and yards - there's not much reason to doubt they won't light up the scoreboard again.

It certainly helps that these two teams combine to allow 60.5 points per game, with the Argos surrendering the most per game (32.2). If both QBs continue to stay sharp, and both sides keep playing optional defense, this Over should hit and turn a $10 bet into a $9.09 profit.

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💰 Best Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats player prop bet

⬆️ Bo Levi Mitchell Over 305.5 passing yards (-130) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Pictured: Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell looks to pass against the Calgary Stampeders. Photo by Sergei Belski via Imagn Images.

The old gunslinger is second in the CFL in passing yards this season (3,057) behind only Arbuckle (3,476), who's played one more game than Mitchell. Luckily for Mitchell, this is a perfect opportunity to catch up by taking advantage of a poor Toronto defense.

The Argos are allowing the third-highest QB rating in the league (107.4), and Mitchell cooked them in Week 5 for 332 yards with five touchdowns while completing 79.2% of his passes. That was one of five games this season when Mitchell went Over 305.5 passing yards.

If he can do it again against Toronto, which he has a 56.52% probability of doing per these odds, a $10 bet pays a $7.69 profit.

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📊 Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats odds: Week 13

CFL odds update live in real time.

📈 Tiger-Cats vs. Argonauts betting odds analysis

The Tiger-Cats opened as a 5.5-point betting favorite, and while the line did dip down to -4.5 for a time, it's jumped back up to between -5.5 and -6. I don't expect the line to move much more with 65% of bettors already taking Hamilton to cover at home. The last time these two teams played, Hamilton won 51-38 as a 3.5-point betting favorite.

The total has seen a little movement, too, depending on your sportsbook of choice. While the opening like of 56.5 can still be found (at Caesars, for example), most shops are now offering a 57.5 line.


🔢 Tiger-Cats vs. Argonauts stats

Season stats courtesy of CFL.ca.

Argonauts (3-8) Statistic (per game) Tiger-Cats (6-4)
29.9 Points 30.0
32.2 Points allowed 28.3
303.1 Passing yards 296.7
52.9 Rushing yards 77.0
259.0 Passing yards allowed 278.4
115.8 Rushing yards allowed 103.4

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📺 Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats game info

  • When: Monday, Sept. 1
  • Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Hamilton Stadium (Hamilton, Ontario)
  • How to watch: TSN, CBSSN

❓ Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats FAQs

Who is favored to win Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats?

The Tiger-Cats are a -245 moneyline favorite against the Argonauts.

What is the spread for Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats?

The Tiger-Cats are 5.5-point betting favorites at home against the Argonauts.

What is the Over/Under for Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats?

The Over/Under for Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats is set between 56.5 and 57.5.

What are the best bets for Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats?

The best bets for Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats are Over 56.5 and Bo Levi Mitchell Over 305.5 passing yards (-130).

When is the Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats game?

The Argonauts vs. Tiger-Cats game is today (Monday, Sept. 1) at 2:30 p.m. ET (TSN, CBSSN).

How do CFL odds work?

When betting on the CFL, the point spread shows how many points the favorite needs to win by in order to cash the bet. For example, a favorite of -3 must win by more than 3 points to cover the spread, while an underdog at +3 must win outright or lose by fewer than 3 points to cover the spread.

Moneyline odds represent the payout for picking the outright winner (+200 means a $100 bet wins $200, while -200 means a $200 bet wins $100). Over/Unders let you wager on whether the combined total will be higher or lower than the set number.

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