Mr Fixit Says… Rangers to win by 2 goals

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THERE may be a cup final tomorrow but it’s difficult to get too excited about Rangers v St Mirren. If the Ibrox men get their heads right they should complete part one of what could be a treble-winning campaign. Games between the sides this season – and there have been five – haven’t been too one-sided but the odds suggest a Hampden canter for the Ibrox men.

They are 2-7 with McBookie.com to win in 90 minutes and 1-7 on the outrights. To win on penalties it’s 25-1 and after extra time 11-1. Any Buddies who fancy their side can have 9-1 or 4-1 outright, 28-1 penalties and 20-1 after extra time. Kris Boyd hasn’t scored in the tournament so far this season but is 3-1 favourite ahead of Kenny Miller to break the deadlock. Irishman Steve Davis is a big-game player and is better value at 12-1.

Rangers, who were given a rollicking by boss Walter Smith after being held in the Scottish Cup by Dundee United, should win and are worth a look at 4-5 minus one. I fancy a two-goal triumph, 2-0 or 3-1.

Celtic have the chance to close the gap at the top to “just” 10 points by beating St Johnstone at home. It could be a goalfest between two attacking sides and Robbie Keane will be well backed to score first at 4-1. Celtic are 2-9 with St Johnstone 12s.

Big game in the SPL is the lunchtime showdown between Hearts and Hibs at Tynecastle. The Jambos have improved under Jim Jefferies but have injury problems and this could be a 0-0 or 1-1 draw. Hearts are 13-8 favourites with Hibs 9-5.

Aberdeen will go a record 11 games without a win if they don’t beat Dundee United at Pittodrie. Three points looks beyond Mark McGhee’s men but they could force a draw as they usually perform better against higher-places sides.

The other SPL clash features Hamilton at home to Falkirk and the Accies should take a massive leap to safety with a win. They are evens with the Bairns 5-2.

In the First Division, Dundee missed a chance to move well clear at the top by drawing at Ayr in midweek. They have an even better chance at Airdrie tomorrow and should be backed at 4-6.

Brechin look best in Division Two at 1-2 against a Clyde side looking increasingly doomed.

Annan have been flying in Division Three and after a 5-1 win at Forfar last week and 0-0 draw with leaders Livingston on Tuesday look unbelievable value at an industry-best 7-5 to beat Queen’s Park at home.

Livi (3-10) should take care of Stranraer and I’d oppose a Forfar side who have conceded nine goals in two games. Albion Rovers are 85-40 to triumph at Station Park.

• Scottish treble: Hamilton, Brechin, Annan

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