THAT'S the title wrapped up but the fascinating fight for second looks like going to the wire.
Three points separate Aberdeen, Rangers and Hibs and all three face each other in the final three rounds.
Aberdeen hold the advantage and entertain Hibs in game of the day while Gers are in transition after last week's 5-0 crushing by Celtic and subsequent departure of manager Graeme Murty.
The Dons are 10-11 favourites at McBookie to finish best of the rest and should do so if they beat on-form Hibs today. Neil Lennon's men are 4-1 at Betway with the Ibrox side 15-8 at McBookie.
Hibs have been superb since the split with thrilling wins against Celtic and Killie but both were at Easter Road and home advantage could edge this Aberdeen's way – they won the previous meeting at Pittodrie 4-1.
However, best bet could be both to score that pays a reasonable 10-11 with bet365.
After their Old Firm crushing I asked a Rangers-supporting pal if it was possible his side could lose their last three games.
He said yes but that was before Murty's exit. Jimmy Nicholl and Jonatan Johansson take charge against Killie today and I'm not sure they can improve the situation before Steven Gerrard starts planning for next season.
It will at take a new manager, new players and new money – and lots of it.
Killie have beaten Gers home and away this season and drawn at Ibrox yet are as big as 7-1 at bet365 to make it a hat-trick of wins.
They have every chance of inflicting on the Ibrox side an eighth home defeat while Killie not to lose is less risky but still attractive 2-1 at bet365.
Tomorrow Celtic face a Hearts side who hammered them 4-0 at Tynecastle earlier in the season.
The Jambos are struggling for form and after a warm-weather training camp in Tenerife the champs should be fresh and raring to go.
I reckon they'll gain revenge but are no bigger than 7-20 at William Hill. Best bet could be Celtic and over 2.5 goals at 23-20 with Ladbrokes.
At the other end of the table the key game is Dundee v Hamilton. A draw at 13-5 with Marathonbet keeps them both clear of Ross County and Partick Thistle and wouldn't be the worst result for both.
Motherwell need to pick up a bit of form before their Scottish Cup Final against Celtic and I'm backing them to beat a St Johnstone who have started clearing out for next season.
Well are a best 5-4 at Sky Bet and consider Curtis Main at 7-1 with Unibet to score first. Some firms have him shorter than 3-1.
There are four play-off semi-final second legs and I'm on Dumbarton and Alloa to set up a meeting to decide who plays in the Championship next season.
I flagged up the Sons as being too big in midweek and they won 2-1 at Arbroath and are 11-10 at McBookie to increase their lead at home.
Raith must hate the sight of Alloa. They denied them the title with a draw at Stark's Park last Saturday then won their play-off first leg 2-0 at the Indodrill.
That's 180 minutes without conceding for keeper the Wasps and I expect Alloa to avoid defeat at 12-5 with Betway to cruise into the final.
Peterhead are close to making the League One final after a 1-0 win at Stirling and should win again at 7-12 with William Hill but it's tougher to call Queen's Park v Stenny with the sides going to Hampden locked at 1-1.
Recommended Bets
- Aberdeen v Hibs btts (10-11, bet365)
- Kilmarnock +1 (2-1, bet365)
- Celtic & over 2.5 goals (23-20, Ladbrokes)
- Motherwell (5-4, Sky Bet)
- Main to score first (7-1, Unibet)
- Dumbarton (11-10, McBookie)
- Alloa +1 (12-5, Betway)
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