T.M. Selection: Tiger Cats/Stampeders UNDER.

1) I look for the Stampeders and the Tiger Cats to struggle to score in this one Friday.

2) Hamilton QB Bo Levi Mitchell did not play much last season (injuries) and he often struggled when he did play.

3) The Stampeders struggled with just 6 wins last season and they have put more emphasis on defense than offense entering this season.

4) I expect this game to go down to the wire here as both teams are solid defensively and from what we saw heading into this season, the defenses are ahead of the offenses for each of these teams. Mitchell played many years here in Calgary. He won't be fooling many with the Stampeders in terms of he brings to the table here! Tighter, lower-scoring game likely as the Calgary offense going to take some time to get going this season. Lost a key player (Henry) right before the season too.

T.M. Prediction: 21-20 Hamilton.