LOOKING at today's Scottish Premiership card and there could be five aways – for Kilmarnock, Inverness, Hibs, Celtic and Dundee Utd.
I don't think many will put all five in a line but you have to strongly fancy Killie, Dundee Utd and Celtic while Inverness should beat Partick Thistle and Hibs can repeat their Scottish Cup win with three points at Ross County.
Killie could be the best value at a best 11-8 with William Hill and Ladbrokes to beat a Hearts who again won't be able to fill their bench due to injuries and a transfer embargo.
The Jambos' resilience at Celtic last Saturday was impressive but ultimately they lost and showed little up front.
Tynecastle boss Gary Locke admits he'd love to have Kris Boyd in his ranks and it's the SPFL's record scorer who is likely to hurt his kids most.
Boyd netted the winner against Partick Thistle at the weekend and is 9-2 with the likes of bet365 to bang in the opener.
Like Celtic, Dundee Utd beat backers of the handicaps by just beating Ross County 1-0 last weekend.
Still, it's another win in the bag for Jackie McNamara's impressive side and that's now six victories on the bounce.
Such is their form they are no bigger than 1-1 at William Hill for the trip to a St Mirren side who have are without a goal in four league outings.
United haven't lost in the league since sinking Saints 4-0 in October and have left Paisley with at least point on their last 10 visits. I've already posted them as my Super Single in the hope as many pick up evens as possible.
Inverness were shellshocked at half-time at home to Aberdeen but by the finish were cursing the fact they didn't pick up a point. John Hughes's side trailed 4-0 but clawed back three goals and if they repeat that second-half display should win at a Partick side still searching for three points in front of their own fans.
ICT are a best 7-5 at William Hill and Billy McKay's worth a look to score first at 9-2 with Betfred.
Celtic beat Hearts 2-0 but it felt like a defeat – to punters who expected a goalfest following their 7-0 win at Tynecastle. Neil Lennon's side seem to be playing with more freedom away from home and have hit 12 in their last two domestic trips.
St Johnstone have been a bit of a bogey side for the champs but I expect them to bank the points at a best 1-2 with Coral.
Kris Commons has been Celtic's top performer all season and is 5-1 at bet365 to break the deadlock.
Hibs have conceded just two goals in five outings since Terry Butcher took over and one of those clean sheets was a 1-0 cup success at Ross County. T repeat the win Hibs are 17-10 at William Hill.
Aberdeen v Motherwell is the one fixture that looks a home win but Well have improved recently with back-to-back victories against St Mirren and Ross County.
So the Dons will need to play like they did in the first half against Inverness to take the points. I'm on the Pittodrie men at 10-11 with the likes of BetVictor but I'm not as confident as I should be.
Rangers tackle Stranraer in League One and should cover the minus two goal handicap and that pays a best 17-20 with Betway.
Recommended Bets
Boyd to score first
(9-2, bet365)
Kilmarnock
(11-8, William Hill, Ladbrokes)
Inverness
(7-5, William Hill)
Dundee Utd
(1-1, William Hill)
Commons to score first
(5-1, bet365)
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I’m looking at Boyd killie, commons,celtic,mackay Inverness,and McGinn Aberdeen is it better as a lucky 15 or Yankee any thoughts mr f and what bookie is it that pays double then treble the odds cheers Hope you had a great Xmas.
A late Krismas present with both Commons & Boyd over evens to score today! Sorry about that…just sobering up!