An interesting Premier League game is on the schedule for Monday, July 20, 2020, when Sheffield United hosts Everton. The Blades are looking to get into the Europa League next season, while Everton are just looking to finish the season on a high note. This game will air live on NBCSN at 1:00 p.m. EST.
Entering matchday 37, Sheffield United sits in eighth place, with 54 points, and are one of four teams fighting for that final Europa League berth. With just two games remaining Wolves occupy that final Europa League spot with 56 points, Tottenham sit on 55 points, and Arsenal are right behind Sheffield United with 53 points.
Everton sit in 11th place, with 46 points, and are just playing out the string at this point. The Toffees may be able to slide up one more spot on the table, but that seems unlikely.
Below is my pick for the Premier League action between Sheffield United and Everton. All odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook.
Sheffield United (+115) vs Everton (+255) Draw (+230)
Sheffield United’s Europa League hopes took a bit of a hit with a 2-0 loss at Leicester City. The Foxes got goals from Ayoze Perez and Demarai Gray to get past the Blades. Sheffield United now have three wins, two draws, and four losses since the English season restarted. Entering matchday 37, Sheffield United is the eighth best home club in England thanks to a 10-3-5 record and 33 points.
Last time out, Everton squeaked out a 1-1 home draw against relegation threatened Aston Villa. The game was scoreless until Ezri Konsa slotted home a goal for Aston Villa in the 72nd minute. It looked like Aston Villa were going to get three huge points until Theo Walcott put away the equalizer in the 87th minute. Everton now have two wins, three draws, and two losses since the Premier League restart. The Toffees are the fifth worst road club thanks to a 4-3-11 record and 15 points.
Series History: These two clubs have met 131 times in the past and Everton holds a slight 52-31-48 advantage. Sheffield United won the reverse fixture 2-0 back in late September.
Soccer Picks: I like Sheffield United to get the win.
2020 Results: 83-68