The smarter bet here is to take Spurs DC (Double Chance) or Spurs +.5 goals on the spread. The more fun plus numbers play is to sprinkle Spurs DNB. Chelsea are the better side, but are in the worse position for this match. Chelsea will be on exhausted legs after playing Manchester City to an exhausting 1-0 loss in the FA Cup final just a few short days ago. On top of being more tired, they're expected at the moment to be missing Joao Pedro, who is arguably their best player this season. That combine with Spurs desperate motivation to avoid the dreaded drop makes me think that Spurs will keep this much closer than people are expecting.
The relegation battle in the Premier League takes us all the way to the 37th matchday. Right now, Spurs are two points ahead of relegation, with a game in hand over West Ham. This means that if Spurs win this match, they are mathematically safe from being relegated this season. That is, and I can't emphasize this enough, the only thing that matters to Spurs right now. Chelsea just lost the FA Cup final, and will want to still fight for some form of European competition next season, however, I don't believe they have enough legs in them to win. I wouldn't be shocked if we see a draw, but I love this spread.
