LiontipsAndrey Rublev vs Hubert Hurkacz. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Indian Wells (March 16, 2022).
Command Analysis
Andrey Rublev has looked confident in his matches at the current Masters and is yet to drop a set here. In his opener, Rublev defeated Dominik Koepfer (7-5, 6-4), and after that, he ousted Frances Tiafoe (6-3, 6-4). In the previous years, the Russian couldn't pass the third round of the competition in Indian Wells.
Hubert Hurkacz is having a decent season. He won in three out of four matches at the ATP Cup and reached the semifinals of the championship in Dubai. In the first rounds of the current tournament, the Polish athlete prevailed over Oscar Otte (6-3, 3-6, 6-3) and celebrated success over Steve Johnson (7-6, 6-3).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - no
Rublev has played 1 tie-break in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5 games
No more than 9 games have been played in the first set in 4 of Hurkacz's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Rublev is in great shape, but we will be backing the underdog here. Hurkacz feels comfortable on the American hard courts. Last season, he won the tournaments in Miami and Delray Beach. We believe he will be able to maintain the handicap of three games.
Our prediction - handicap (+3) to Hurkacz
The tennis players have recently met in Dubai. The previous match ended in three sets, and we anticipate that three sets will be played in the upcoming match. Both athletes are in good form and we are predicting a close match.
Second bet - total over 22 games
