At each Tiger-Cats home game, fans who sign up for Ticats All Access will have the opportunity to participate in our game day predictor game. Fans will have the chance to prove that they are the most knowledgeable (or luckiest) fan, by answering a number of props questions prior to the game. The more questions you get right, the more yards you collect for your All Access account, which increase your chances for game day and weekly prizes.
Here are six of the questions for this week’s game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and which answers I’ll be choosing. For a full list of questions and to participate in the game, sign up for Ticats All Access and get your answers in -> http://allaccess.ticats.ca/
1. How many points will both teams score, combined? Over or under 49.5?
The Tiger-Cats are leading the league in points scored per game (30.6), and the last time the teams met, they combined for 78 points. That being said, Hamilton’s defence has allowed an average of just one offensive
touchdown per game at Tim Hortons Field over the last two seasons. Despite the defensive success, I’m going with the over on this question, simply based on the roll that the Ticats offence has been on.
2. How many fumbles will be lost in the game, combined? Over or under 1.5?
The Ticats and Bombers have each lost three fumbles on the season, averaging one every two games. Considering the fact that the weather looks clear for the night and neither team has had ball control issues, I’m going to go with the under on this one.
3. What will the longest pass completion be? Over or under 42.5 yards?
Drew Willy loves to air the ball out in the Bombers offence, Clarence Denmark and Darvin Adams each have four receptions of 30 yards or longer. Between Willy’s affinity for the deep ball and the deep shots that the Ticats have attempted the past couple games, there’s a good chance someone rips off a reception of 43 yards or longer.
4. How many completions will Zach Collaros throw? Over under 25.5 completions?
Collaros and his receivers have been clicking as of late, with the Ticats quarterback connecting on over 70% of his passes this season. With an average of 33.6 pass attempts per game and the current level of chemistry between the quarterback and his receivers, you can bet on over 26 completions against the Bombers.
5. How many sacks will the Tiger-Cats defence get? Over or under 2.5 sacks?
With Eric Norwood back in the lineup, and the Ticats’ starting defensive line ready to go, three or more sacks should be no problem for Hamilton’s defence.
6. Will Brandon Banks return a kick or punt for a touchdown? Yes or No?
Banks has been quiet in the return game over the last couple of games, but he has a shot to take one to the house every time he touches the ball. His last touchdown return came against the Bombers on the road, and he’s due for one here at Tim Hortons Field. I’ll be choosing yes on this question.
If you can’t make the game at Tim Hortons Field, you can still play the predictor game from home. Tune into TSN and the Ticats.ca live stream to follow along and watch your answers play out in real time!