Spartans were unlucky they didn't secure their first-ever promotion last term, but they should be up there again in League Two and can pile on the early season misery to Stranraer.
The capital side missed out in the play-offs last season, but are fancied to challenge and have started the season decently.
They won at League One Montrose in the League Cup and then produced a superb comeback win to snatch a victory in the opening day of the season at Annan Athletic.
Spartans dropped points at home in their derby against Edinburgh City, but held East Fife to a draw in midweek in the Challenge Cup.
And they should have too much for a struggling Stranraer side who already look in trouble.
They have lost five games in a row in all competitions, including their first two league games of the season. And the Ainslie Park side should get the points at 6/5 at Stair Park with McBookie.com.
Aberdeen vs Dundee prediction
Dundee look a cracking bet to inflict a double dose of trouble on Aberdeen in the League Cup at McBookie.com's 12/5.
The sides faced each other last week and don't be fooled by the 2-0 scoreline, it could easily have been double that in a one-sided encounter at Dens Park.
Aberdeen were comprehensively outplayed and Dundee look like a team who could be exciting to follow this season. In fact, they have shown early signs of being this term's Motherwell!
The game is of course being played at Pittodrie this week, but it's hard to see what differences Stephen Robinson will make to stop the likes of Joe Bevan, who terrorised the Dons defence last week.
And the price of an away win looks value.
Hamilton Accies vs Airdrie prediction
Hamilton Accies could triumph at 5/6 with McBookie.com in the Lanarkshire derby against Airdrie.
Accies seem to have finally got their act together on and off the pitch after seasons of despair amid umpteen points deductions and stadium issues.
They scored five goals two weeks in a row – in the League Cup against Elgin City and the League One opener against Montrose on their return to their New Douglas Park home.
Accies have a team absolutely packed with experience now and face a Diamonds side who have started the season with two draws in the league.
It's likely to be a fiery affair and the hosts can get the bragging rights.
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