A STRONG case could be made for four away wins on Saturday but the 5-6 on offer for Ross County to either win or draw at Livingston looks particularly solid.
It’s third v bottom admittedly in the early stages of the top flight but it’s hard to see why the hosts are 21-20 to win and County can be backed as big as 13-5.
Livingston look a shadow of the side who loved to inflict bloody noses last season and have yet to win in their five games this season.
They have recruited Anthony Stokes which looks a shrewd investment if they can get him up to speed but that’s a big ask after spending months out of action following an entirely predictable unsuccessful spell in Iran.
County have been really decent this season under the sole leadership of Stuart Kettlewell and could actually have won all of their games this season instead of just the two.
In Ross Stewart and Billy Mckay they have a feared strike partnership and Livi’s flimsy defence could be tested. Certainly, the Staggies can avoid defeat.
Dundee United look too big at 11-5 for their trip to Ayrshire to face a Kilmarnock side who have been struggling Micky Mellon has hit the ground running and they look already like one of the most well-organised sides in the league.
With Mark Connolly impressing at the back United have had a solid foundation and they’ve started well even without the talismanic Lawrence Shankland.
Killie appear to be a side in decline. Last week at Ibrox they barely passed the halfway line and although that’s not what they will be judged on they looked like goals could be a problem for them this season.
United are already five points ahead of winless Killie and could extend that at Rugby Park on Saturday.
It could be worth going against the grain and back over 2.5 goals on Sunday when Hibs entertain Aberdeen at Easter Road.
Both sides are crammed full of attacking players and yet both were a desperately poor watch when they both, fortunately, edged out St Johnstone with 1-0 wins at Perth.
Unders are the clear favourites but there’s value in the 21-20 for over 2.5 goals. Four out of the last five games between the sides have gone over.
The curse of the Sky cameras has led to dreary games this season but that can’t last forever. And an odds against price for overs can pay.
Recommended Bets
- Ross County not to lose (5-6, McBookie)
- Dundee United (21-10, McBookie)
- Hibs vs Aberdeen over 2.5 goals (11-10, McBookie)
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