Liverpool vs. Tottenham prediction, odds, line: Soccer expert reveals English Premier League picks for Dec. 19

Liverpool tries to keep pace in the title race when it faces Tottenham on the road Sunday in an English Premier League clash. Liverpool (12-4-1) has won eight straight league games and is just one point behind Manchester City in the EPL table. The Reds have played three games since Spurs last took the field, and both are dealing with fallout from COVID. Tottenham (8-1-5) last played Dec. 5, a 3-0 win against Norwich City, but that was its third straight Premier League victory and it will be rested for this one.

Kickoff from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Liverpool as the -165 favorite (risk $165 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in its latest Tottenham vs. Liverpool odds, with Tottenham the +440 underdog. A draw is priced at +310 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before you lock in your Liverpool vs. Tottenham 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 over $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 the Liverpool vs. Tottenham matchup from every angle and locked in his Premier League picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Tottenham vs. Liverpool:

• Tottenham vs. Liverpool spread: Liverpool -0.5 (-160)
• Tottenham vs. Liverpool over-under: 2.5 goals
• Tottenham vs. Liverpool money line: Liverpool -165, Tottenham +440, Draw +310
• TOT: Tottenham is 12-0-6 in its last 18 league matches at home
• LIV: Liverpool is 12-4-1 in its last 17 EPL games against Spurs

Why you should back Liverpool

The Reds have won seven straight against Spurs, outscoring them 14-6, including a 2-0 win in the 2019 Champions League final. They also have been dominating league play in recent weeks, with a 22-2 advantage in goals over their eight-game win streak. Liverpool leads the league with 48 goals and have conceded just 13, third-fewest, while averaging more than 19 shots per game. Mohamed Salah leads the EPL in both goals (15) and assists (nine), whilen Diogo Jota (nine goals) also has been dangerous in front of goal.

Liverpool has scored at least once in 32 straight games, posting 85 goals over that span. Only four teams in the EPL have scored fewer than Tottenham (16), and Spurs is last in the league in shots (153). The Reds are second in possession (63.7), while Tottenham is at just 50 percent. Spurs will be without leading scorer Son Heung-Min (six goals), and Harry Kane has just one league goal. 

Why you should back Tottenham

Spurs have had two weeks off, and both teams are dealing with COVID issues. The Reds being without Virgil Van Djik and Fabinho is a definite advantage for a team that has struggled to find the net. Kane (one goal, one assist) has struggled mightily in league games, but he has 21 goals in 29 matches with Tottenham and England since July. He is well overdue to break through in league play, and this is an important match for Spurs. They have been on an upswing since Antonio Conte took over following the firing of manager Nuno Espirito Santo last month.   

Steven Bergwijn and Dele Alli (one goal) are likely to take over for Son and Lucas Moura (one goal) in the attack, with the latter two out with COVID. Pierre Hojbjerg (three goals), Sergio Reguilon (three assists) and Oliver Skipp can make a difference from their midfield spots, and Conte has implemented a strong defensive plan. Tottenham has posted consecutive clean sheets while scoring seven goals on its three-game win streak. 

How to make Tottenham vs. Liverpool picks

Green has taken a close look at the Liverpool vs. Tottenham match from every angle, and he is leaning over on the goal total. He also provides his three confident best bets, one that would bring a 2-1 payout, and has a full breakdown of the match. He’s only sharing his expert EPL picks at SportsLine.

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