Postmatch editorial
Hearts made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Hearts 2-1 St. Johnstone. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
James Wilson put the first mark on the match 9', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Hearts led Shots on target 7-4. Hearts also shaded Total shots 18-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Hearts the favourite at 57.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Hearts
57.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
HeartsHearts
St. Johnstone
7
4
Total shots
HeartsHearts
St. Johnstone
18
9
Corners
HeartsHearts
St. Johnstone
8
4