Mr Fixit Says… Top two to drop points

In his exclusive weekly column, in association with McBookie the Daily Record’s Mr Fixit give us his tips for the weekend’s action in Scotland…

THIS could be Celtic’s last chance to maintain a title challenge as they face a Dundee United side closing in on third place. Tony Mowbray’s men will be hoping Rangers slip up in the live TV showdown at St Johnstone and then have the opportunity to reduce the gap hours later at Parkhead. It was roles reversed last week but Celtic failed to put pressure on the leaders when they let slip a two-goal lead in that amazing 4-4 draw at Pittodrie.

St Johnstone have been impressive all season and may just do Celtic a turn. They are coming off the back of a 5-1 thumping of Hibs in midweek and won’t fear an Ibrox they have run close in the last couple of seasons. This one could be a draw while McBookie.com are a joint industry-best 2-5 on an away win.

Celtic are just 1-3 to see off the Arabs so the value has to be in the visitors at 17-2. Mowbray’s side have been conceding way too many goals to be backed at that price but United’s record at Parkhead is poor. Again a draw is my call with United a decent shout on the handicaps.

Safest SPL bet could be Kilmarnock as they go for five wins in a row under Jimmy Calderwood. Opponents St Mirren will be feeling sorry for themselves after the midwek Scottish Cup exit at Rangers and 10-11 the home looks a shout.

Hibs head for Motherwell hoping to bounce back from their Perth mauling if John Hughes’ boot has been removed from the players’ backsides they might just come home with a point. Well are 11-8 with Hibs 15-8.

Aberdeen are another side with something to prove after their Scottish Cup defeat against Raith Rovers. Mark McGhee will accept nothing but a win today and could get it at bottom of the table Falkirk. Consider the Dons at 11-8 but don’t put your mortgage on it.

Jim Jefferies is looking for his second win on the bounce as Hearts entertain Hamilton tomorrow but this could also be a draw.

Best bets in the First Division are charging Dunfermline who are 1-2 at home to Ayr. Cup heroes Raith have injury problems and could be brought back to earth at lowly Airdrie who are 7-5.

I like East Fife at 5-6 to beat Arbroath in Division Two and in the Third improving Stranraer are the call at evens to see off Albion Rovers at home.

• Scottish treble: Killie, Dunfermline, Stranraer

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