Leicester City vs Tottenham Predictions, EPL Picks, Betting Tips, 7/19/2020

by Josh Schonwald - 7/18/2020

Game: Leicester City vs Tottenham

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2020

Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England

TV: NBCSN

Odds/Point Spread: Foxes (+200) Spurs (+140)

Harry Kane and Tottenham (15-10-11, 7th in EPL) head to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday where they'll take on Leicester City (18-8-10, 4th in EPL). The goalkeepers expected to start are Hugo Lloris for Tottenham and Kasper Schmeichel for Leicester City. Tottenham are at at +140 while Leicester are at +200. The total is set at 2.5.

Leicester City comes into this match holding a record of 18 wins, 8 draws, and 10 defeats which puts them at 4th in EPL. During the year thus far, they have earned a total of 65 goals which has them sitting at 3rd in the league. Their goal differential is +31, which puts them at 3rd in the league. With regard to shots on target, they have a total of 172 which has them sitting at 5th in the league. As a team, Leicester City currently has a total of 396 fouls which has them averaging 11 fouls per game. They have a total of 62 points for 2020.

Dennis Praet is one of the players to watch for the Foxes. The midfielder from Belgium has appeared in 262 games in the time he has played soccer and has totaled 18,653 minutes. Up to now, the 25-year-old has tallied 25 goals and has had an assist on 31 goals. He's earned a career average of 71.2 mins per game. Praet has started 213 games and has totaled 139 fouls in the process. With reference to shots on target, Praet has a total of 116 which puts him at 95th out of active players and 43rd among midfielders. Harvey Barnes is another guy to watch out for on the team from Leicester City. The 21-year-old from England has scored 27 goals over the course of his professional soccer career which has him ranked 114th among all players still active in the league. He has played 8,309 mins over the course of his professional soccer career which has him ranked 93rd among active midfielders and is averaging 67.6 minutes per appearance which has him ranked 199th in the league. In the time he's played professional soccer, he has a total of 98 shots on target which has him ranked 50th among active midfielders.

The man looking after the net for the Foxes is Kasper Schmeichel from Denmark. He has totaled 44,564 mins defending the goal in his career. Schmeichel has allowed 1.12 goals per 90 mins in his career which has him placed 9th among active goalies. Over the course of his career, he has allowed 554 goals. His career save % is .724 which has him placed 8th among active goalies.

Tottenham will be the team on the other side of the pitch and for the 2020 campaign they sit with 15 victories, 10 draws, and 11 defeats. In connection with goal differential, they are currently sitting 6th in the EPL with +11. They have compiled a total of 53 goals for the 2020 season. Tottenham Hotspur has a save % as a team of .750 which has them sitting 3rd in the EPL, which tells us scoring chances may be limited.

One of the stars for the Spurs is Harry Kane. The 26 year-old has guided 154 balls into the back of the net in the time he's played professional soccer. He is 47th among active forwards in assists with 19 and has connected on 399 shots on target. He has played a total of 20,057 mins and has an average of 76.8 mins per appearance. Another solid player on this team is Harry Winks. The midfielder from England has tallied 2 goals over the course of his professional soccer career which puts him at 118th among active midfielders. He also has racked up 59 fouls.

In net for the Spurs is Hugo Lloris who has had a good career by giving up only 1.04 goals per 90 minutes and that ranks him 6th in the league. In the 42,505 mins he has been on the field over the course of his career, he has allowed 489 goals. His career save % is .731 which places him at 6th out of all goalkeepers still active in the league.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Leicester City (+200)

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