Chelsea will host Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League game this Thursday for their second encounter of the season. Chelsea has been inconsistent recently in the league, losing three out of their last five games before the international break. Playing at home, they aim to improve their form and maintain their position in the top four. Tottenham, on the other hand, faces challenges playing away, having lost four of their last five away matches.
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge in London, England. Chelsea is favored to win at -160, while Tottenham is the underdog at +370. A draw is predicted with odds of +330, and the total goals expected are over/under 3.5. Betting expert Jon `Buckets` Eimer from SportsLine has shared his insights on this game.
Eimer was recognized as SportsLine`s top soccer expert in 2023, achieving a record of 248-234-12 with a profit of +25.93 units in SportsLine article picks. He has an impressive winning record of 260-133-1 with over 90 units of profit for his community in the last two months across various platforms.
Here are Eimer`s Premier League picks for the Chelsea vs. Tottenham game on Thursday:
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Under 1.5 Goals in the First Half (-135)
Eimer highlights that Chelsea`s manager, Enzo Maresca, is focusing on strengthening the team`s defense. This strategy seems to be effective as Chelsea has kept a clean sheet in their last three away games across all competitions.
Under 3.5 Goals in the Match (-125)
Eimer stated, `Maresca has shifted the team`s priority to defense, resulting in under 3.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches. Their recent three matches in all competitions concluded with a 1-0 scoreline. I anticipate Chelsea to continue prioritizing their defensive approach.` This bet is available at -130 on BetMGM Sportsbook and -120 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
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