Week 8 wraps up with a catfight between the 4-2 Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the 3-4 BC Lions.
With both teams boasting premier quarterbacks and a litany of offensive weapons, my Tiger-Cats vs. Lions predictions expect a high-scoring affair at BC Place.
Let's dive into my CFL picks for Sunday, July 27, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. ET on TSN.
Tiger-Cats vs Lions prediction
My Tiger-Cats vs Lions pick: Over 55.5 (-110 at BET99)
Despite a 3-4 record, the BC Lions’ offense remains one of the most potent in the CFL.
Running back James Butler entered Week 8 as the league leader in rushing yards, and quarterback Nathan Rourke continues to stuff the stat sheet by spreading the ball around to a deep receiving corps that includes Keion Hatcher, Justin McInnis, and Stanley Berryhill III.
However, BC's defense was torched in their latest 33-27 home loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, surrendering 504 yards of net offence and allowing Trevor Harris to complete 23-of-30 passing attempts (76%).
A similar pattern will follow when they match up against Bo Levi Mitchell and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Mitchell is averaging 302.0 passing yards per game, while wideout Kenny Lawler leads the league with 644 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
The Mitchell-to-Lawler connection has been virtually unstoppable in their first season together, and with starting halfback Jalen Edwards-Cooper listed as questionable, the Lions’ young secondary will be vulnerable through the air. Entering Week 8, only Toronto has yielded more passing plays of 30+ yards, with BC getting burned for 15.
Both teams are conceding at least 25.0 points per game this season, and it's going to take more than a two-possession lead to feel comfortable on Sunday.
Tiger-Cats vs Lions same-game parlay (SGP)
Over 55.5
Lions team total Over 28.5
Tiger-Cats team total Over 26.5
I’m doubling down on a shootout in Vancouver, with both teams trending toward the Over.
BC has averaged 36.3 points per game over its last three matchups against Hamilton, and the Ticats' front-four will be without starting defensive linemen TyJuan Garbutt (knee) and Isaiah Bagnah (foot).
Meanwhile, Hamilton's offense has eclipsed 30+ points in three straight contests, and that momentum will carry into this contest.
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Tiger-Cats vs Lions odds
Tiger-Cats vs Lions live odds
Tiger-Cats vs Lions opening odds
- Spread: Hamilton +3 (-115) | BC -3 (-105)
- Moneyline: Hamilton +140 | BC -160
- Over/Under: Over 55.5 (-110) | Under 55.5 (-110)
Tiger-Cats vs Lions trend
The Over has cashed in the last three head-to-head meetings.
How to watch Tiger-Cats vs Lions and game info
| Location | BC Place, Vancouver, BC |
| Date | Sunday, 7-27-2025 |
| Kick-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN |
Tiger-Cats vs Lions key injuries
Tiger-Cats: Ante Milanovich-Litre FB (Questionable), Isaiah Bagnah DL (Out), Daniel Bell FB (Out), Luke Brubacher DL (Out), TyJuan Garbutt DL (Out), Jordan Murray OL (Out), Robert Panabaker DB (Out), Drew Wolitarsky WR (Out), Lawrence Woods III DB (Out).
Lions: Jalon-Edwards Cooper DB (Questionable), Tomasi Laulile DL (Out).
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