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Jambos 29/20 favourites to claim another massive win in the derby

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CHRISTMAS dinner would have tasted so sweet for Hearts fans this year but their bitter rivals have a chance to spike the Hogmanay drinks in today’s Edinburgh derby.

A first title since 1960 could be on the cards with the Jambos top of the festive charts, six points ahead of Celtic and 12 clear of Rangers after last weekend's 2-1 win over Danny Rohl’s men.

That epic victory in Gorgie made it four successive wins over the Old Firm, proving beyond doubt that Derek McInnes’ men have the bottle for a title fight.

They've stepped up in all the big games this season, with Craig Halkett’s late winner also edging the first derby of the season at Tynecastle in October.

That's why McBookie make Hearts 29/20 favourites today at Easter Road, with the Hibees as big as 19/10.

This looks like a 50/50 game for me so it might be worth having a punt on David Gray's men at that price given they have home advantage this time.