Ayr v Morton
Scottish Championship, Saturday, November 17, Kick-off 3pm
Ayr won't get their fill of Irn-Bru but can surge eight points clear at the top of the Championship today.
Ian McCall's men should take advantage of Ross County's involvement in the “diddy cup” by beating Morton and opening up a significant lead.
United were well backed to win the league at 66-1 at the start of the season and some bookies will be getting worried but their biggest threat could be Dundee United under unbeaten new boss Robbie Neilson.
The Tangerines, five points off the pace, are 9-2 at Ladbrokes with Ayr 3-1 and County hot favourites at 11-10.
Ayr dropped their first home points last week with a 1-1 draw against Queen of the South but should see off a Morton side who have had a mixed bag of results since Jonatan Johansson took over.
In recent weeks they've lost 5-0 at Ross County, beaten Partick Thistle 5-1 then crashed 2-0 at home to Alloa.
The sides have met twice this season with Ayr winning 3-1 at home and 5-1 away. So a best price of 13-20 with William Hill isn't bad and I'd even consider Ayr -1 at 7-4 with Betfred and others.
Ayr to win and both to score for the third time this season returns 13-5 at bet365 and top scorer Shankland is 11-5 with McBookie to break the deadlock.
Recommended Bets
- Ayr 13-20 William Hill
- Ayr -1 7-4 Betfred
- Ayr & Btts 13-5 Bet365
- Shankland to score first 11-5 McBookie
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