Championship Best Bets

Sheffield Wednesday are loving life under Steve Bruce - four wins and five draws since he took over, and they look a completely transformed set of players from the negativity under Jos Luhukay prior to that. They've kept six clean sheets in those nine matches for good measure.

They take on Blackburn this weekend, and many lesser managers than Tony Mowbray would be feeling the heat after six defeats in eight matches. Their only win coming against Wigan on Tuesday night.

The feeling around Hillsborough is that a play-off spot could yet be within reach - in form, and just four points behind Derby, it's certainly possible, and a win here at 11/10 looks massive.

The Owls will make do without top-scorer Lucas Joao, but so will Blackburn, who may be without Danny Graham. They are also reporting doubts about Jack Rodwell (17/1), Amari'i Bell (30/2), while Charlie Mulgrew (27/10) and Darragh Leniham (26/1) are definitely out.

4pts Sheffield Wednesday to beat Blackburn at 11/10 (Bet365)

Preston are on a heck of a run at the moment - unbeaten in 11. They have doubts about a couple of key attacking players for this one - both Alan Browne (33/11) and Callum Robinson (18/9) are doubts, but we'd expect at least one of those to make the match, and they have strengthened with the signing of Jayden Stockley in that department.

They take on Birmingham this weekend who have lost three in a row - failing to score in those matches. They look vulnerable in this one and at odds-against Preston are surely value.

2pts Preston to beat Birmingham at 11/10

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