Though I'm against you on this play, I'll offer my explanation. The Ti-Cats have everything to play for tonight and nothing to lose. They've got the best team in the CFL coming in and have a chance here to leave Ivor-Wynne on a happy note this season.
BC has averaged 34.3 ppg in their last 6 outings, none of which have been under 24 pts.
Hamilton's defense is miserable, giving up oodles of yards all season, especially through the air. They've given up 78 pts the past two weeks. That being said right there, I can't see BC not contributing at least 28 to the total tonight.
Then it comes down to the Ti-Cats offense to score the other 21 (I have o48.5, so I guess 49 makes us both happy). They've had success on the ground lately no matter who's been in the backfield. Casey Printers has had a month with the Ti-Crappers now, and you'd like to think and hope that he's poised for one good effort this year regardless of whether Ralph plays or not. If it's going to happen, it's going to happen against BC.
It's also no shock that the Lions have sleepwalked through the past two games against "lowly" Edmonton, and a similar outing to the club's last, a 36-27 win at home, is sort of what I'm expecting tonight, though I wouldn't be totally shocked to see Hammy win one for Hammer Town.
Good luck to you either way.
BC has averaged 34.3 ppg in their last 6 outings, none of which have been under 24 pts.
Hamilton's defense is miserable, giving up oodles of yards all season, especially through the air. They've given up 78 pts the past two weeks. That being said right there, I can't see BC not contributing at least 28 to the total tonight.
Then it comes down to the Ti-Cats offense to score the other 21 (I have o48.5, so I guess 49 makes us both happy). They've had success on the ground lately no matter who's been in the backfield. Casey Printers has had a month with the Ti-Crappers now, and you'd like to think and hope that he's poised for one good effort this year regardless of whether Ralph plays or not. If it's going to happen, it's going to happen against BC.
It's also no shock that the Lions have sleepwalked through the past two games against "lowly" Edmonton, and a similar outing to the club's last, a 36-27 win at home, is sort of what I'm expecting tonight, though I wouldn't be totally shocked to see Hammy win one for Hammer Town.
Good luck to you either way.
I am going to brave the crap weather and go to tonight's game in Hamilton. I think the BC Defense will be after Printers all night with no let up. The ex-Lion QB will get up close and personal with some of his old team mates and I think it will be a turnover festival, especially with the wet weather. Printers should be good for at least 4 turnovers (2 fumbles and 2 interceptions).
Also, this seems like it will be one of those games where non-returning players for Hamilton (and there are plenty) will be doing a little head hunting. Hamilton is the most penalized team in the CFL and I expect a flag-fest with the Ti-Cats being the offenders about 75% of the time with at least 3 Personal Fouls for a 15 yard march-off.
Hamilton self-destructs on offense and defense tonight putting a big fat line under their pathetic season.
Have to go with BC LIONS -12.5 over Hamilton
Good Luck
MM
Also, this seems like it will be one of those games where non-returning players for Hamilton (and there are plenty) will be doing a little head hunting. Hamilton is the most penalized team in the CFL and I expect a flag-fest with the Ti-Cats being the offenders about 75% of the time with at least 3 Personal Fouls for a 15 yard march-off.
Hamilton self-destructs on offense and defense tonight putting a big fat line under their pathetic season.
Have to go with BC LIONS -12.5 over Hamilton
Good Luck
MM
