In the most anticipated EPL match of the weekend, Chelsea (3 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) visit Tottenham (3-1-0). Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Below, we preview the Tottenham vs. Chelsea odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.
Tottenham’s 1-0 takedown of Manchester City has been the most impressive win of any EPL side this season, despite Chelsea entering the match as favorites.
The Hotspur’s sole loss was a 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace, with all goals being scored after a Tottenham red card in the 58th minute. The loss sent them down the table to No. 7.
Chelsea entered the weekend tied for the top spot with Liverpool, Everton and Manchester United. They’re coming off a 3-0 defeat of Aston Villa and drew Liverpool 1-1 prior to that. The Blues are a dangerous side with a true No. 9 in F Romelu Lukaku.
Tottenham vs. Chelsea: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:41 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Tottenham +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | Chelsea -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Draw +275
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)
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Prediction
Chelsea 2, Tottenham 1
Money line (ML)
PASS on the money line.
Chelsea is the more talented side, especially with defensive specialists D César Azpilicueta and M Kante. However, on the road, this feels like a trap game.
Not discrediting Tottenham’s win over Man City, but that was their opponent’s first game with M Jack Grealish.
However, Tottenham has two of the most lethal attackers in the EPL with F Harry Kane and M Heung-min Son, both top goal scorers from a season ago. Son’s status for the game remains unconfirmed as he will be assessed prior to the match.
That’s why I’d bet BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (-101).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET on the OVER 2.5 (+110) as Lukaku and Kane are possibly the two best forwards in the EPL. With 3 goals, Lukaku is tied for the third-most goals in league action at the time of writing.
While Chelsea has given up just one goal on the season, the only other great attacking side it’s played is Liverpool. They allowed a goal there, and Liverpool had several opportunities for more.
If Tottenham doesn’t load the penalty box and play back as they did with Man City, expect a match that tops 2 goals.
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