Tottenham vs. Leicester City prediction, odds, time: 2024 Premier League picks, Aug. 19 bets by proven expert

Tottenham Hotspur begin their 2024-25 English Premier League season on the road when they visit Leicester City on Monday afternoon. Spurs finished fifth in the EPL last campaign with a 20-6-12 record and went 7-6-6 away from home, losing three straight road matches before ending the skid at Sheffield United in their season finale. Leicester City return to the Premier League after going 31-4-11 to win the EFL Championship in 2023-24. Tottenham and Leicester City have split their two EPL meetings the previous campaign, with each club posting a definitive victory at home.

Kickoff at King Power Stadium is set for 3 p.m. ET. Spurs are -180 favorites (risk $180 to win $100) in the latest Tottenham vs. Leicester City odds, while the Foxes are +425 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +340 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 -180, Foxes +425, Draw +340
• Spurs vs. Leicester City over/under: 3.5 goals
• Spurs vs. Leicester City spread: Spurs -0.5 (-170)
• 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 won four consecutive meetings with Leicester City prior to their road defeat in February 2023, outscoring the Foxes 16-7 in the victories. South Korean forward Son Heung-Min, who led Spurs with 17 goals last season, has nine goals and four assists in 14 matches against Leicester. In Tottenham's last two wins versus the Foxes, the 32-year-old registered a brace and a hat trick.

Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur also performed well against Leicester in 2022-23, converting in Spurs' 6-2 home victory and netting the lone goal in the 4-1 road loss. The club hopes to unveil another offensive weapon on Monday in Dominic Solanke, who was signed to a six-year contract earlier this month. The 26-year-old striker was tied for fourth in the Premier League with 19 goals last season, his sixth with Bournemouth. 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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