The goalkeeper has been given the nod ahead of usual number one Allan McGregor, while Andy Webster returns to the side after recovering from a hamstring injury.
James Beattie is a slight concern with a hip problem, John Fleck remains on the sidelines with a hamstring injury and Steven Whittaker is suspended for the visit of the First Division side.
Gers (from): Alexander, Papac, Weir, Bougherra, Davis, McCulloch, Edu, Naismith, Weiss, Lafferty, Miller, Jelavic, Beattie, Broadfoot, Little, Hutton, McGregor, Webster.
