Tiger-Cats vs Argonauts
It’s a quiet week in the CFL with just two games. That leaves us with a Saturday night feature game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts.
The Battle of Ontario actually has some importance to it as the Argos are in a tie for first place in the East. Meanwhile, the Tiger-Cats will be aiming to win their third straight game, but they may want to add some diversity to their portfolio by beating someone other than the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
"(Hamilton) may want to add some diversity to their portfolio by beating someone other than the Winnipeg Blue Bombers"
Hamilton Tiger-Cats @ Toronto Argonauts
Saturday, August 21st – 7:35 PM ET
CFL odds: Argonauts -2.5 at Bodog.com
Catching up with the Tiger-Cats:
If you’re an optimist, then the Tiger-Cats modest two-game winning streak is a potential turning point. If you’re a realist, then you know that the Tiger-Cats need to start winning against someone other than the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The Tiger-Cats and Blue Bombers have already played four times this season (in just seven weeks) and all three of their wins have come against the Blue Bombers. That means they are 0-4-0 against the rest of the league.
Marcus Thigpen has been one of the bright stars for the Tiger-Cats, as he has found a way to score a touchdown five different ways this year (kickoff return, punt return, missed field goal return, receiving and rushing), which is the first time that’s ever been done in CFL history.
Overall, the Tiger-Cats offence has been a bit suspect this season – more specifically, the running game – and that will likely hamper them once again in this game.
Catching up with the Argonauts:
Does anyone believe that the Argos are actually in a tie for first in the East? So much for their cute start being a flash in the pan.
The Argos have been the biggest surprise in the CFL this season and they emphatically stated that they are here to stay with a big 37-22 win over the Montreal Alouettes last week.
Cleo Lemon has been very efficient at quarterback for the Argos and he has guided the offence very smoothly. Combined with steady contributions from Cory Boyd, the Argos have had balance.
The one sour note from last week’s win is that wideout Jeremaine Copeland dislocated his elbow and will miss up to six weeks.
The matchup:
Is anyone else suspicious about this low line? On logic alone, the Argos are the play here. The Tiger-Cats have the Blue Bombers number, but they haven’t beaten anyone else in the league.
Meanwhile, the Argos will be confident after topping the Alouettes last week and that will carry over into this week. The Argos have yet to lose at home this season, so lay the short number as they handle the Tiger-Cats in this one.
CFL betting odds: Argos -2.5
Courtesy of SBRForum.com.
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"Marcus Thigpen has been one of the bright stars for the Ti-Cats as he has found a way to score a touchdown five different ways this year (kickoff return, punt return, missed field goal return, pass reception), which is the first time that’s ever been done in CFL history."
you only listed four, you forgot the rushing touchdown.