Friday, July 8, 2011

CFL Preview: Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Edmonton Eskimos

The fans at Commonwealth Stadium will be treated to a game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Edmonton Eskimos when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Eskimos listed as 1-point favorites versus the Tiger-Cats, while the game's total is sitting at 52.

The Tiger-Cats lost their season opener at home last week, falling 24-16 to the Blue Bombers.

The Tiger-Cats had been favored by 8 points in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (51.5).

Ricky Ray threw for 294 yards in Week 1 to lead the Eskimos to a 42-28 victory over the Roughriders.

The Riders had been favored by 7 points at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (51.5).

Team records: Hamilton: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS Edmonton: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS

Hamilton most recently: When playing in July are 4-6 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Edmonton most recently: When playing in July are 4-6 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Hamilton's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Hamilton's last 8 games when playing on the road against Edmonton The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hamilton's last 7 games on the road Hamilton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road Edmonton is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Hamilton Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up: Hamilton home to Saskatchewan, Saturday, July 16 Edmonton home to British Columbia, Saturday, July 16

CFL Preview: Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Edmonton Eskimos

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