League One - Best Bets
It's two away sides we fancy in League One - starting with Rotherham at Scunthorpe.
There is hardly anything between the sides in the division this campaign - one goal and just four points (but with Rotherham holding a game in hand). The Iron have been decent enough at home this season (7-5-3), but the defence looks seriously shakey at the moment, and they have conceded in 12 of their last 13 matches for a total of 23 goals. That has to make them vulnerable on Saturday against Rotherham.
This Millers have won seven and drawn three of their last 10, winning three from four on the road now. The loss of Kieffer Moore appears to have done no harm whatsoever, and has arguably left them playing a more expansive game. 9/5 looks a price worth taking on the away side in this one.
1pt Rotherham to beat Scunthorpe at 9/5
Elsewhere, we can't resist backing Wigan this week. We've opposed them three times recently, only to see them win to bust our bets. Those bets have been placed purely on the basis of the value we identified - not because we doubted Wigan's abilities at all. In fact, our ratings making the Latics almost half a goal better than any other side in the division on average on a neutral venue, and there should be little doubt they will kick on and claim the title from here.
Wigan have now won their last seven away matches in the League, and are unbeaten in all competitions since November 18th with 11 wins and five draws. They shouldn't fear Southend at all, despite back to back wins for the Shrimpers.
Last time out saw the Essex side win 1-0 at Peterborough, but that was a serious smash and grab, and didnt reflect the balance of play. They've now lost eight of their last 11 and should be outclassed in this one.
2.2pts Wigan to beat Southend at 8/11