LiontipsCasper Ruud vs Alexander Bublik. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Miami (March 27, 2022).
Command Analysis
Casper Ruud was off to a flying start at the 2022 Miami Open. In his opener, the Norwegian tennis player easily defeated Henri Laaksonen in two straight sets (6-1, 6-2).
Before the current tournament, Ruud appeared at the Masters in Indian Wells, where he lost to Nick Kyrgios in the third round (4-6, 4-6).
Alexander Bublik had a great start to the tour. He won his first ATP title in Montpellier, where the Kazakhstani player defeated Alexander Zverev in the final match (6-4, 6-3).
More recently, Bublik's results were unimpressive. In his first match at the current tournament, Alexander got a strong-willed victory over Daniel Galan (6-7, 6-3, 6-4).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - no
Ruud has played only 1 tie-break in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
Bublik has played more than 9 games in the first set in 3 of his last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
The two tennis players have met four times. The last head-to-head match took place this year and ended in three sets. We believe that Bublik will put up a good fight in the upcoming fixture, and suggest playing the total over.
Our prediction - total over 21 games
Bublik is dangerous on fast courts, which he demonstrated in Montpellier against Zverev and in Indian Wells against Andy Murray. He can create problems for Ruud, too. We will be backing the Kazakhstani player with a positive handicap.
Second prediction - handicap (+4) to Bublik
