Tottenham will be trying to keep pace at the top of the English Premier League table on Saturday when they host Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs (6-2-1) are in third place, four points behind league leader Arsenal and three behind Manchester City. Reigning league champions City have by far the best goal differential in the league, so Spurs can't gain position, but they can't afford to slip up. They lost 3-1 to Arsenal two weeks ago but bounced back with a 1-0 victory against Brighton and Hove Albion last Saturday. Tottenham also held on for a 3-2 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday and sit atop their Champions League group. Everton (2-4-3) lost their first two matches of the season before going on a six-game unbeaten run. That ended with a 2-1 loss to Manchester United last Sunday, but they should put up a test for Tottenham, who have had their troubles with the Toffees.
Kickoff in London is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Spurs as the -195 favorites (risk $195 to win $100) in its latest Tottenham vs. Everton odds. Everton are the +550 underdogs, a draw is priced at +330, and the over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before making any Everton vs. Tottenham picks, be sure you see what SportsLine soccer insider Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for nearly five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton has also been on a roll with his best bets, going 132-102-1 on his soccer picks in 2022, returning over $1,700 for $100 bettors.
Now, Sutton has broken down the Tottenham vs. Everton matchup from every angle and just locked in his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Sutton's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Everton vs. Tottenham:
- Tottenham vs. Everton spread: Tottenham -1.5 (+140)
- Tottenham vs. Everton over/under: 2.5 goals
- Tottenham vs. Everton money line: Spurs -195, Everton +525, Draw +330
- TOT: Richarlison had 43 goals in his four seasons with Everton
- EVE: Dominic Calvert-Lewin has 34 goals over his past 86 matches
- Tottenham vs. Everton picks: See picks here
Why you should back Tottenham
Spurs have often had to settle for draws with the Toffees, but they dominated the most recent matchup, a 5-0 victory in London back in March. They held Everton without a shot on target - and just six overall - and they have been one of the toughest in that area this season, as well. Just 24.8% of their opponents' shots find the target, the best mark in the Premier League, while Spurs are one of the most efficient teams in hitting the mark. Tottenham puts more than 40% of their tries on net, ranking second in the league after leading in that category last season.
Tottenham also have to be excited to see Son Heung-min getting hot. The South Korean started slowly but scored twice in Wednesday's match and has three league goals. He and Harry Kane are a lethal combo against any team, and Kane has eight league goals. He scored on a penalty against Frankfurt but failed to convert on a later chance that could have sealed it, so he should come out focused. Richarlison also could play a big role against his former team after scoring 10 goals for the Toffees last season. Spurs are 4-0-0 at home with a 13-4 advantage in goals.
Why you should back Everton
The Toffees will get a big boost with the return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin from a knee injury. He scored 16 goals in his last full season before netting five in 17 matches last year, so he will be a welcome addition for a team that has scored just eight goals. The star striker isn't match fit, but he came on late against Man U. His height and physicality gave the Toffees a spark as crosses flooded the box, though they couldn't get the equalizer. Still, Everton won't be too disheartened by the loss to United, as manager Frank Lampard has been building the team's confidence.
Alex Iwobi scored his first goal of the season last Sunday, and he has three assists in an attack that also features Demarai Gray and Neal Maupay, who have one goal apiece. Maupay had 27 goals over the past three seasons with Brighton, while Gray scored five and set up four last season. Before the humbling setback in March, Everton were unbeaten in five of their previous six against Spurs (1-4-1).
How to make Everton vs. Tottenham picks
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