A pair of beleaguered managers are desperately looking for a win on Saturday when Tottenham hosts Manchester United in an English Premier League match in London. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the hottest seat in the Premier League after Man U (4-2-3) was demolished 5-0 by fierce rival Liverpool last Sunday. The Red Devils have taken one point from the last four matches and are in seventh place after finishing as last season’s runner-up. Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo felt some heat after a 1-0 loss to West Ham last Sunday, but he earned some credit for a 1-0 League Cup win against Burnley on Wednesday. Spurs (5-0-4) started the season with a three-game winning run that included a 1-0 win against league champ Manchester City then lost three straight. The teams split last season’s meetings, with Tottenham cruising 6-1 at Old Trafford and Man U prevailing 3-1 at Hotspur Stadium.
Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Man United is the slight +140 favorite (risk $100 to win $140) on the 90-minute money line in Caesars Sportsbook’s latest Manchester United vs. Tottenham odds. Spurs are the +190 underdog, a draw is listed at +250 and the over-under for total goals is 2.5. Before making any Tottenham vs. Manchester United picks or make any English Premier League predictions, you have to see what proven 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. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated more than $36,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has broken down the Manchester United vs. Tottenham matchup from every angle. You can head to SportsLine now to see his EPL picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Tottenham vs. Manchester United:
- Tottenham vs. Manchester United: Man U -0.5 (+130)
- Tottenham vs. Manchester United over-under: 2.5 goals
- Tottenham vs. Manchester United money line: Tottenham +190, Man U +140, Draw +250
- TOT: Son Heung-Min has 66 league goals in the last five seasons
- MANU: Bruno Fernandes has 65 league goals in the last five seasons
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Why you should back Manchester United
The Red Devils are 20-time league champions and have a lot of pride, and they will feel a sense of urgency to put last Sunday’s embarrassment in the rear-view mirror. They certainly have the attacking talent to compete with any team in the league. Cristiano Ronaldo has six goals in his nine starts in all competitions since his return in August. Bruno Fernandes (four goals) has taken a complementary role and has a team-high six assists but can score at any time. Mason Greenwood has four league goals, and Marcus Rashford (one) is also a dangerous finisher.
Man U could get a huge boost on the back line if Raphael Varane can return from injury. Still, captain Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are all talented players who should be able to turn things around. David de Gea also has had his troubles, but he faces a Tottenham team that has the second-fewest shots in the league (95). United has been held off the score sheet just twice this season and has the third-most shots (149) and third-most on target (49) in the Premier League. It also is fourth in possession (57.2), while Spurs are just over 50 percent.
Why you should back Tottenham
Spurs have the talent in Kane and Son to cause a lot of trouble for the disorganized United defense. Kane won the Golden Boot with 23 goals and was second with 14 assists last season. He has scored just one league goal but has five in 12 matches in all competitions. He is well overdue to break out after being forced to stay at Tottenham in the offseason. Kane has 13 shots (six on target) in his past three league games, and he scored twice in the 6-1 victory over Manchester United last season. Son has four league goals after putting up 17 last season.
The United defense has conceded at least one goal in 19 of its past 20 matches, and almost 36 percent of opponent’s shots are on target, second-worst in the league. Tottenham has not been taking a lot of shots, but it has been the most efficient team in the league in putting 39 percent of them on net. De Gea is saving just 64.5 percent of shots, while goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has three clean sheets for Spurs.
How to make Tottenham vs. Manchester United picks
Green has analyzed Manchester United vs. Tottenham from every angle and he is leaning over on the goal total. He’s also provided three confident best bets, including two with plus-money payouts, and has a full breakdown of the match. He’s only sharing his expert Premier League picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Manchester United vs. Tottenham? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Tottenham vs. Manchester United, all from the European soccer expert who has generated well over $36,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.
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