FA Cup 3rd Replay Preview

Tuesday night sees nine FA Cup replays with the issues punters have to weigh up is just who wants to progress and who has the squad depth to rotate with games coming around often at this time of the year.

The pick of the bets for me on Tuesday is in taking Sheffield Wednesday at 9/4 (bet365) to come through away to MK Dons. Those looking to cover extra-time can get 11/10 (general) on the Owls to qualify. I am prepared to take a chance on Wednesday at the bigger price though as teams will be looking to get the job done in 90 minutes. The price seems generous on the side in the higher division and playing away from home should not be an issue either as they have three wins and a draw from their last four away games. On the flip side the MK Dons have taken just one point from their last three home games. Back the Owls to progress in 90 minutes.

Also on Tuesday night I like the look of Leyton Orient to see off Hull which you can get at 13/8 (paddy Power/william hill) in the draw no bet market. Orient sit 15th in mid-table unlikely to trouble the play-off places and unlikely to have to worry about relegation. Hull though know how important promotion is to them and Steve Bruce is likely to rest a number of first-teamers. Orient showed in the first leg that the gap between the two sides is not huge and upto the 94minute lead. I think Orient should come through here at the second time of asking.

Wednesday night features two televised FA Cup games with the ITV cameras at Old Trafford for the game between Man United and West Ham. United are 1/3 (general) for the victory and although that looks a little short you have to think that West Ham had their chance in the first leg and failed to take it. The Red Devils should have the squad depth to be able to cope with playing in midweek and at the weekend. Those who think the Hammers can get something out of the game should head to pinnacle where you can get 49/10 (pinnacle) on the draw and 64/7 the away win.

The best bet for me in this game is in the goalscorer market where Javier Hernandez is expected to lead the line and can be backed at a generous evens (BWin/william hill) in the anytime scorer market and at 5/1 (Totesport/betfred/Coral) to score two or more goals could offer some value.

Also live on Wednesday night is the game between Arsenal and Swansea though this time on ESPN. The Gunners are the 11/20 (BetVictor) favourites which is not a price I can be rushing to get involved with. Many might be tempted to back Swansea as they have already won at the Emirates this season and 6/1 (Skybet/boylesports/betway) looks very generous. My only issue would be that with the League Cup going so well Swansea will have this at the bottom of their priorities. Instead then stick with another favourite bet that does well when Swansea play big teams on the road take the under 2.5 goals. This is available for a generous 6/4 (Coral/William Hill) and this would have paid in each of the away games Swansea have played against top six sides this season.

BEST OF THE BETS

GOLD: Sheffield Wednesday to beat MK Dons, 9/4 (bet365)
SILVER: Leyton Orient to beat Hull in draw no bet market, 13/8 (paddy Power/William Hill)
BRONZE: Under 2.5 goals in game between Arsenal and Swansea, 6/4 (Coral/William Hill)

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