Manchester United vs. Tottenham prediction, odds: Expert reveals English Premier League picks for March 12

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will slug it out on Saturday as the English Premier League giants fight for the last qualifying spot in next year’s Champions League. Manchester United (13-8-7) was overtaken by Arsenal for fourth last weekend but is just a point back entering Saturday’s showdown. Tottenham (14-3-9) is seventh, two points off Man U’s pace with two games in hand. United was routed 4-1 by Manchester City in the Manchester derby last Sunday, while Spurs skunked Everton 5-0 on Monday.  

Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET in Manchester, England. Caesars Sportsbook lists Man U as the +140 favorite (risk $100 to win $140) on the 90-minute money line in its latest Manchester United vs. Tottenham odds, with Spurs the +195 underdog. A draw is priced at +240 and the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in your 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 $37,000 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 Manchester United vs. Tottenham from every angle and just revealed his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his EPL picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Tottenham vs. Manchester United:

• Manchester United vs. Tottenham spread: United -0.5 (+130)
• Manchester United vs. Tottenham over-under: 2.5 goals 
• Manchester United vs. Tottenham money line: United +140, Spurs +195, Draw +240
• MAN: Bruno Fernandes has created 116 shots, second-most in the league 
• TOT: Son Heung-min is 10th in the league in shot-creating actions (83)

Why you should back Manchester United

The Red Devils have lost just once in the past six meetings with Spurs (4-1-1), outscoring them 6-1 in winning the past two. Cristiano Ronaldo could be a game-time decision, and United would miss his nine goals, but it has talent in reserve. Bruno Fernandes (nine goals, six assists) wasn’t impressive against City, but it has the best defense in the Premier League. He should get help from Marcus Rashford (four goals) and Jadon Sancho, who scored his third in Sunday’s loss. Fernandes, who leads the EPL in key passes with 77, has the skills to set them up for success.

United is third in the Premier League in total shots with 397, which is 70 more than Spurs, and it has 133 on target, also third in the league. It has scored at least once in 11 of the past 12 games overall. The Red Devils are expected to get Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw back to bolster the defense, and goalkeeper David de Gea has been a steady presence in net. 

Why you should back Tottenham

Spurs don’t fire as many shots as Manchester United, but they are far more efficient. They lead the Premier League in putting 39 percent on target, more than two percent better than any other team. United is tied for third-most attempts on target allowed, with the keeper forced to make a save on 137 of 382 (36 percent). That means there should be plenty of shooting lanes for Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, who have combined for 21 league goals. 

Tottenham won the last meeting at Old Trafford 6-1, with Kane and Son each scoring twice. It also could catch Man U looking ahead to its Tuesday Champions League matchup with Atletico Madrid. Kane scored twice and Son once against Everton, and Sergio Reguilon also got on the board. The wing back leads the EPL in crosses into the penalty area with 22. 

How to make Tottenham vs. Manchester United picks

Green has analyzed Manchester United vs. Tottenham from all sides, and he is leaning over on the goal total. He also provides another confident best bet that offers a plus-money payout and has a full breakdown of the match. He’s only sharing his expert EPL picks at SportsLine.

So where does all the betting value for Tottenham vs. Manchester United? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Manchester United vs. Tottenham, all from the European soccer expert who has generated well over $37,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.