SlipsTips examines the Bet Builder market ahead of Hibernian's Scottish Premiership encounter with Kilmarnock on Saturday.
Hibernian vs Kilmarnock (Saturday, 15:00)
Hibernian will endeavour to extend their Scottish Premiership unbeaten run to six matches when they entertain Kilmarnock at Easter Road on Saturday afternoon.
Pressure was mounting on Hibs manager Lee Johnson at the turn of year following a pair of defeats against arch-rivals Hearts but they have since pocketed 11 points from the last 15 on offer to flip the mood music in Leith.
As for 10th-placed Kilmarnock, they are embroiled in a battle at the bottom of the division, although they'll certainly be buoyed by last week’s 1-0 Scottish Cup success at Dundee United.
While Derek McInnes’ men have still to taste success on their travels in the top-flight term, I’m going to bypass the 1×2 market and instead head to SkyBet's BuildABet feature.
Combining a minimum of five Hibernian corners with 20+ Kilmarnock Booking points will bring about a backable 5/6 (SkyBet) play.
Given the likelihood of Killie looking to keep things as tight as possible here, Hibs may have to adopt a patient approach, and I fancy them to earn a minimum of five corners in the process
Lee Johnson’s hosts have been strong corner performers in the Scottish Premiership this season, averaging 5.92 flag kicks per-game – a tally only topped by Old Firm heavyweights Celtic and Rangers.
I’m therefore happy to side with at least five Hibs corners here, but to complete the selection, I’ll also back referee John Beaton (AV 51.03 BP PG ) to brandish 20+ Booking Points to the visitors.
The Ayrshire club are averaging exactly 20 Booking Points per 90 in the Scottish top-flight this term, not to mention they clocked up three cautions during last week's aforementioned Tannadice triumph.
It’s also worth pointing out that this Bet Builder would have paid in each of the previous two meetings between the pair season, and that only adds to the appeal of supporting the same combination in the capital on Saturday at 5/6 (SkyBet).
Recommended Bet
- Hibernian 5+ Corners
- Kilmarnock 20+ Booking Points
- Bet Builder – 5/6 (SkyBet)
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