LiontipsBen Shelton - Mackenzie McDonald: prediction and bets on the Washington ATP match
Command Analysis
Shelton is last year's semi-finalist in the Washington competition. The American has nine wins and five losses on the open hard court this season. He played his last tournament at Wimbledon. At the London major, Ben managed to reach the quarterfinal stage - here he lost in three games to Yannick Sinner.
McDonald confidently beat Colton Smith in the first round of the tournament in Washington. The American held his serve securely, was successful at the reception and easily brought the match to victory in two sets (6-4, 6-1). For McKenzie, it was 11 open hard court wins this season, with six losses. Recall that the American reached the finals on the courts of Washington in 2021.
Trends
McDonald'sbetwith a handicap (+1.5) of a set
McDonald won with a handicap (+1.5) in sets in 9 of the last 10 matches
2.12McDonald'sbetwith a head start (+3.5)
McDonald won with a handicap (+3.5) in games in 11 of the last 12 matches
2.20The 1st setbetis McDonald's victory
McDonald won the 1st set in 5 of the last 6 matches.
3.45Tip and bets
McDonald passed Smith quite easily in the first round, but then he was a tennis player from the top ten of the world ranking. It will be difficult for Mackenzie under the onslaught from Shelton, but we think that he will not give in to him in a big way. McKenzie should be able to get a positive head start in the upcoming match.
Our prediction is that McDonald will win with a handicap of (+4) games for a coefficient of 1.98
