Tottenham vs Bolton Betting Odds – Spurs strike pair dominates at Bolton
Soccer odds – Pick Tottenham +120
Sports betting players can switch their focus from the Premiership to the FA Cup for this week’s English soccer action, and Tottenham will head to Bolton for a fifth-round fixture. Spurs have had problems at the Reebok in recent years, but with two of England’s top three strikers in the lineup, Tottenham will be able to end their jinx at Bolton.
Tottenham vs Bolton Betting Odds – Tottenham +120; Bolton +275; Draw +254
- What: Soccer betting
- When: Sunday, February 14, 8:30 AM ET
- Where: The Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England
- Key Stat: Spurs haven’t won in 10 trips to Bolton
The Storyline: Tottenham vs Bolton Betting Odds
Both teams would love to win this competition, as Tottenham hasn’t lifted the FA Cup since 1991, while Bolton has had a bit of a longer wait. The Wanderers haven’t won the FA Cup since 1958, although they made it to the semi-finals in 2000. Spurs needed a replay to beat Leeds in the fourth round after drawing 2-2 at home, going to Elland Road to win 3-1 in the second leg. Bolton blanked Sheffield United 2-0 to get here, but they’ve also got relegation in the Premiership to think about.
Offensive Matchups: Tottenham vs Bolton Betting Odds
Now that Robbie Keane is on loan at Celtic, manager Harry Redknapp has decided to go with the pair of Jermaine Defoe and Peter Crouch up front, with a steady supply from winger Aaron Lennon, who is hurt. All three are due to figure in England’s plans for the World Cup, and it’s a very productive trip. Defoe notched a hat trick against Leeds in the second leg.
It’s never a good sign when a defender leads your club in goals, but there’s Gary Cahill with seven in all competitions to pace Bolton. Too bad he’s out for the rest of the season with a blood clot in his arm. Bolton hasn’t scored in three matches since beating Sheffield, with goals from Gretar Rafn Steinsson and Johan Elmander. Ivan Klasic is out with a calf injury. Yes, things are that bad at the Reebok.
Betting Edge: Tottenham
Defensive Matchups: Tottenham vs Bolton Betting Odds
Spurs are generally pretty solid at the back despite injuries. Ledley King is playing himself back into shape, but it seems to be only a matter of time before their captain hurts himself again. Michael Dawson has to stay healthy as Jonathan Woodgate is no closer to returning to the lineup.
For a team that struggles offensively, you would think that Bolton would tighten up defensively. Well, they’ve allowed the fourth-most goals in the Premiership, and now they’ve lost Cahill, their best defender. Jussi Jaaskelainen is a capable goalkeeper, but his defense often leaves him outnumbered, and now it’s being led by Zat Knight. Sigh.
Betting Edge: Tottenham
Notable Injuries: Tottenham vs Bolton Betting Odds
Benoit Assou-Ekotto (groin) joins fellow defender Woodgate (groin) on the sidelines, as well as Lennon (groin) and Carlo Cudicini (wrist). Cahill (arm) and Gavin McCann (ankle) are long term, while Klasic (calf) may be back in two weeks.
Betting Edge: Draw
Totals: Tottenham vs Bolton Betting Odds
Only four of the last 10 meetings between these two have gone over the posted total in your sportsbook, but this includes the last two meetings, and given that there are some injuries at the back on both sides, this could be a game dominated by goals from set pieces.
Pick: Over 2.5
Betting Prediction: Tottenham vs Bolton Betting Odds
Bolton has won four and drawn three of their last 10 meetings with Spurs, and these two met on October 3rd at the Reebok. The fixture ended in a 2-2 draw, and Spurs have now gone 10 games without a win at Bolton, but they should end this streak on Sunday. With no Cahill in the lineup, the duo of Crouch and Defoe will be a handful for Bolton to handle. With Crouch’s aerial ability and Defoe’s instincts in the box, Tottenham shouldn’t have much trouble advancing.
Todd’s Pick: Tottenham +120
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