2024-08-20 03:25:01
Tottenham Hotspur attempt to make Leicester City’s return to the Premier League an unpleasant one when they visit the Foxes for the season opener for both teams on Monday. Spurs were fifth in the EPL table last campaign as they posted a 20-6-12 record, marking the eighth time in the past 13 seasons they reached the 20-win plateau. Leicester City are back in the Premier League after a one-year absence, during which they went 31-4-11 en route to their eighth EFL Championship title. The Foxes registered a 4-1 home victory against Spurs in February 2023 after losing the previous four meetings between the clubs.
Kickoff at King Power Stadium is set for 3 p.m. ET. Spurs are -145 favorites (risk $145 to win $100) in the latest Tottenham vs. Leicester City odds, while the Foxes are +360 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +320 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before locking in any Leicester City vs. Tottenham picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), FA Cup (+3.07), EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro 2024 qualifiers (+6.30), among others. He also was solid with his Premier League picks last year, going 30-22-1 (+7.07).
Now, Green has broken down Tottenham vs. Leicester City from every angle and has locked in his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Leicester City vs. Tottenham:
- Spurs vs. Leicester City money line: Spurs -145, Foxes +360, Draw +320
- Spurs vs. Leicester City over/under: 3.5 goals
- Spurs vs. Leicester City spread: Spurs -0.5 (-140)
- TOT: Spurs are unbeaten in seven of their last eight season openers
- LC: The Foxes posted a 9-7-22 record in the Premier League in 2022-23
- Spurs vs. Leicester City picks: See picks here
Why you should back Tottenham
Tottenham are led offensively by Son Heung-Min, who finished eighth in the Premier League last season with 17 goals. It marked the eighth consecutive campaign the 32-year-old South Korean forward reached double figures in goals and 11th in his last 12 seasons, including three in the German Bundesliga. Heung-Min tied for third in the EPL with 10 assists in 2023-24 and has notched nine goals and four assists in 14 meetings with Leicester City.
Heung-Min recorded a brace against the Foxes in the second game between the teams in 2021-22 and had a hat trick in the first matchup the following EPL season. Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur converted for Spurs in both 2023-24 contests, and now the club hopes James Maddison continues to produce in the series as he also scored in those two meetings and recorded a goal in three of the last four matchups – all for Leicester City. Tottenham are eager for Dominic Solanke to make his debut after the 26-year-old striker scored 19 goals for Bournemouth last season to lead the team and finish tied for fourth in the league. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Leicester City
The Foxes are eager to make a good first impression in their return to the EPL, with new manager Steve Cooper hoping to do the same. The 44-year-old from Wales takes over from Enzo Maresca, who accepted the same position with Chelsea, following a head-coaching stint with Nottingham Forest from 2021-23. Striker Jamie Vardy led Leicester City with 18 goals last season but is sidelined with an undisclosed injury, leaving winger Stephy Mavididi as the club’s top offensive threat.
The 26-year-old Mavididi set a career-high with 12 goals for the Foxes in 2023-24, matching his total from the previous two campaigns while with Montpellier of France’s Ligue 1. Another player capable of contributing is Issahaku Fatawu, who converted six times last season, his first with Leicester. The 20-year-old Ghanaian winger also proved to be a strong set-up man, as he tied for fourth place in the EFL Championship with 13 assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Leicester City vs. Tottenham picks
Green has broken down Leicester City vs. Spurs from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in a pair of confident best bets, including one that offers a plus-money payout, and is offering a full breakdown of this match. He’s sharing his Premier League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Spurs vs. Leicester City on Monday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Leicester City vs. Spurs have all the value, all from the proven soccer expert who has been profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
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