GAA on Saturday

Tyrone V Mayo

This is a very hard one to call and no matter what i do im going to have a little saver on the draw as i see this being very tight. Neither have really impressed to date and poor shooting cost Mayo another Connaught crown. Tyrone had a decent win over Westmeath but that kind of game suited them as Westmeath play a similar style of football. Sean Cavanagh took a serious tumble in that game and though he is due to start here i would have serious doubts about his fitness after such an injury. If he has a poor game then its the end of the road for Mickey Harte's men.
This is very even and not reflected in the prices offered by the bookies. Reputation has made Tyrone favourites here and i simply have to back Mayo as they offer far better value, with a small saver on the draw.

Pick
Mayo win (2.75 @ bet365) 3 points
Draw ( 8.5 @ bet365) 1 point


Down V Wexford

Another tough game to call and its hard to know if Wexford have got over that humiliating defeat to Dublin at Croker aa few weeks back. If they show any sign of weakness then Down will destroy them as they are a good team to rack up big scores. Wexfords weakness is in the middle where they lack mobility. Both have suspect defenses and good scoring forwards so i would imagine this should be a good open match with plenty of scores. I went with Benny coulter last week to score first and will try again, he always seems to get into great positions.
I think Down will shade this one

PICK
Race to 10 points - Down ( 1.8 @ bet365) 4 points
1st goalscorer - Benny Coulter ( 7 @ bet365) 1 point