Higgins to boost hopes
John Higgins still has a slim chance of making the Premier League play-offs and that is enough to make him backable for Thursday's clash with Joe Perry.
The Scot will also be playing for pride as he is sure to have a good following making the short trip to Carlisle.
Perry just looks to have gone off the boil after losing 4-2 to Ding Junhui last time out in this event and then 5-0 to Stephen Maguire in Bahrain.
Premier League snooker
| Best match odds | | |
| Higgins | 6/4 | Betfred/Sky |
| Draw | 12/5 | sportingbet |
| Perry | 2/1 | Ladbrokes |
C4 BOOKIES INDEXbet365.....................622 - 623
BetFred...................669 - 670
Blue Square......................609
Coral..................................611
49's....................................649
Jennings Bet.....................625
Ladbrokes...............605 - 606
Paddy Power..........664 - 666
Pagebet.............................696
Stan James.............630 - 634
Tote................661, 667 & 668
William Hill...............600 - 601