Postmatch editorial
Hearts followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Hearts 2-1 St. Johnstone. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
B. Douglas put the first mark on the match 17', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Hearts led Total shots 11-9. Hearts also shaded Possession 55%-45%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Hearts the favourite at 60.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Hearts
60.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
HeartsHearts
St. Johnstone
11
9
Possession
HeartsHearts
St. Johnstone
55%
45%
Corners
HeartsHearts
St. Johnstone
8
7