The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' season was all but derailed when Bo Levi Mitchell went down with an injury in July, and things don't get any easier with a Week 17 matchup against the West-leading Edmonton Elks.
Edmonton is looking to move one step closer to securing home-field advantage in the West Division playoffs, and its elite defense will lead the way as 8.5-point favorites.
Tiger-Cats vs. Elks predictions and CFL picks expect a lopsided victory on Saturday, Sept. 26, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET at Commonwealth Stadium (TSN).
Who will win Tiger-Cats vs Elks: Elks -8.5 (-108)
Ever since Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 5, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have gone 2-9 SU, including back-to-back double-digit losses with Harrison Frost at the helm.
Frost has thrown as many interceptions (five) as touchdowns over his last two starts, and he'll have trouble finding traction on Saturday against an Edmonton Elks defence surrendering just 24.8 points per game — the best mark in the CFL entering Week 17.
Despite a road loss to Toronto last week, Edmonton had previously won four straight games by an average margin of 20 points. The Elks are playable on the spread to -9.5.
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Tiger-Cats vs Elks total prediction: Under 57.5 (-112)
With Hamilton averaging just 23.4 points per game entering this contest and Frost making only his third start, the Elks should build a comfortable lead before leaning on running back Justin Rankin (5.7 yards per carry) to wear down the Tiger-Cats in the second half.
Hamilton ranks dead last in net offence per game despite playing from behind for much of the season, and now the Ticats run into an Elks stop unit that has undergone the CFL's biggest year-over-year turnaround.
Under 57.5 is playable to -115.
COVERS INTEL: Points will be at a premium for a Ticats team that hasn't scored more than 26 points since Week 3.Tiger-Cats vs Elks same-game parlay
Cody Fajardo continues to fly under the radar as one of the league's elite quarterbacks, boasting a 106.0 passer rating in his first full season under center for Edmonton. Fajardo will pick apart a Ticats secondary that has allowed opponents to complete 70.5% of their passes this season, ahead of only Saskatchewan and Ottawa.
The Elks should take a double-digit lead into halftime before leaning on the ground game to control possession and bleed the clock.
I love this SGP down to +250.
Tiger-Cats vs Elks SGP
- Elks -8.5
- Under 57.5
Tiger-Cats vs Elks weather
Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium should be clear of any precipitation, with temperatures hovering around 7-10°C.
Tiger-Cats vs Elks odds
- Spread: Tiger-Cats +8.5 (-112) | Elks -8.5 (-108)
- Moneyline: Tiger-Cats +310 | Elks -395
- Over/Under: Over 57.5 (-108) | Under 57.5 (-112)
Tiger-Cats vs Elks key injuries
Tiger-Cats: Daniel Bell FB (Questionable), Owen Hubert DL (Questionable), Brandon Revenberg OL (Questionable), Isaiah Wooden WR (Questionable), Miles Fox DL (Out), Loik Gagne LB (Out), Robert Panabaker DB (Out), Jamal Peters DB (Out).
Elks: David Beard OL (Questionable), Gavin Meyer DL (Questionable), ShunDerrick Powell RB (Questionable), Carter Kettyle WR (Doubtful), Jacob Plamondon FB (Out), Joseph Robustelli WR (Out).
Tiger-Cats vs Elks trend
Edmonton is 10-4 ATS this season, including 6-1 SU at home.
How to watch Tiger-Cats vs Elks and game info
| Location | Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, AB |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 7 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN |
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