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Championship Best Bets Oct 29th: 3 Value Picks this Saturday

Sam Ingram

Championship Best Bets: Saturday, October, 29th

Honours even in the Midlands and two commanding away performances in the Championship? That’ll do, as another instalment of the Championship churns out an intriguing fixture list.

In this article:

Huddersfield vs Millwall Preview & Best Bet
West Brom vs Sheffield United Preview & Best Bet
Bristol City vs Swansea Preview & Best Bet

Huddersfield vs Millwall Preview

England, Championship, Saturday, October 29th, 15:00 (UK)

The Capital club leads the division’s five-game form table (4W/1D) as they prepare themselves for the trip to Huddersfield. In their recent four wins, Millwall have recorded two or more goals in each, a feat they’ve mustered in 9/16 matches. That’s the most of any side in the Championship.

Millwall’s 13.12 shots per90 ranks them fourth in the division, contrastingly to Saturday’s opponents, Huddersfield. The Terriers’ 9.47 shot average is the second-lowest in the Championship, just ahead of Rotherham’s 9.20. So, it should be another busy afternoon for Lee Nicholls and company, maybe more so than George Long in the Millwall net, and hopefully, one that ends in the visitors avoiding defeat.

Since Mark Fotheringham took the reins, Huddersfield have lost three matches, drawn two, and claimed a victory against an out-of-shape Hull City side. Given the form of this Millwall team and the quality in camp, led by summer recruit Zian Flemming, Huddersfield are in for another challenge.

Huddersfield vs Millwall Best Bet

Instead of backing Millwall on the nose, the proposed bet builder also gets any score draw on our side at 1.90. Two bouts of form at differing ends of the spectrum and a selection that has banked in seven of Millwall’s last ten – I’ll take those odds.

Selection: Millwall or Draw & O1.5 Goals
Best Odds: 1.90 (bet365)
Stakes: 10/10

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West Brom vs Sheffield United Preview

England, Championship, Saturday, October 29th, 15:00 (UK)

The Blades are without a win in six, drawing three and losing three. Absentees have played a starring role in current form, especially in defence, with Rhys Norrington-Davies forced off in the 1-0 Coventry defeat last week, joining Ciaran Clark, Enda Stevens, Max Lowe, Jayden Bogle and Jack O’Connell on the sidelines.

Paul Heckingbottom will, of course, be putting together an approach to Saturday’s match to best claim three points in The Midlands. However, in truth, a point away at West Brom wouldn’t be the worst result in the world right now for Sheffield United. Likewise, for the hosts, a draw up against a Blades team that looked unstoppable just over a month ago would be good going.

West Brom, now in 23rd position in the table, have drawn eight matches this year (x4 at home), level with Burnley and more than any other side in the Championship.

It’s a West Brom side at The Hawthorns who expect Carlos Corberan to waltz in any day now if reports are to be believed. It’s not an ideal period to play a team. An incoming gaffer in the shadows, knowingly judging player performance. If that doesn’t give an additional lift to playing staff, then not much else will.

West Brom vs Sheffield United Best Bet

So, assume we see the best of the current Baggies crop against Sheffield United more than capable of holding their own. For a match-up that is tough to call, given absentees and goings-on behind the scenes, the 3.10 for a draw is one to consider.

Selection: Draw
Best Odds: 3.40 (SBK)
Stakes: 5/10

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Bristol City vs Swansea Preview

England, Championship, Saturday, October 29th, 12:00 (UK)

Swansea’s Asian handicap is generous for a side full of confidence after a derby day victory. The +0.25 offers punters the opportunity for a half-stakes win if this contest ends in a draw. To avoid defeat is something that The Swans, considering the talent and form in camp, should have in their locker.

The Welsh outfit have won six of their last seven matches, with a defeat to Burnley acting as the only blip in a period that stretches six weeks. Could Swansea have shaken off the inconsistencies and fragilities that hounded Russel Martin’s side in the opening stages of the campaign? It looks like it.

Granted, Joël Piroe’s absence through suspension isn’t ideal, but Michael Obafemi has certainly papered over the cracks in recent matches. The Dutchman’s suspension will have likely been factored into pricing. The six points since his sending-off, however, should calm the nerves of any Swans supporter.

On the goals front, 7/8 of Bristol City’s home games have witnessed O1.5 Goals. In the away corner, 6/7 of Swansea’s away matches have also banked for punters. When Bristol City play, you can usually expect the net to rustle. Last season oversaw more of the same goal-fuelled antics that rear their head this term, with O1.5 Goals landing in 39/46 of Bristol City matches, more than any other Championship side.

Bristol City vs Swansea Best Bet

Though, just like last season (W15/D10/L21), Bristol City’s inconsistencies continue to threaten a top-half finish, losing more games than they’ve won (W6/D3/L8) after 17 matches. The hosts will struggle here if Swansea can put the cat amongst the pigeons early and nick a first-half goal.

Of the nine games Bristol City conceded the first goal in 2022/23, only once have they managed to claw their way back into the game and clinch a point.

Selection: +0.25 Asian Handicap
Best Odds: 1.86 (10Bet)
Stakes: 10/10

Best odds available as at 09:30 October 28th 2022. Odds may now differ.

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