ATP Basel Best Bets Including Cilic vs Auger-Aliassime

ATP 500 Basel 1/8-Finals

Royer – Shapovalov: 23.10.2025 13:30 CEST
H2H: 0-1

Valentin Royer has won three of his last five matches. This week in Basel, Royer entered the main draw as a lucky loser. In the opening main draw round, he upset Collignon in straight sets.

Denis Shapovalov has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Stockholm, Shapovalov lost to Ruud in the semifinals in straight sets. This week, Shapovalov defeated Giron in the opening round after losing the opening set 6-7. Last season in Basel, the Canadian lost to Mpetshi Perricard in the quarterfinals in three tight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Royer is the slight underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. The Frenchman is having his breakthrough season. On the other hand, Shapovalov has been inconsistent for the past few weeks. We expect Royer to keep this match tight.

That being said, Royer covering the games handicap is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Valentin Royer +1.5 games handicap @2.00 @bet365

Auger-Aliassime – Cilic: 23.10.2025 14:00 CEST
H2H: 2-3

Felix Auger-Aliassime has won five straight matches. Last week in Brussels, the Canadian won the title, defeating Lehecka in the final. This week in Basel, he defeated Diallo in the opening round in straight sets.

Marin Cilic has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Stockholm, Cilic lost to Ruud in the 1/8-Finals in straight sets. This week in Basel, the Croat qualified for the main draw tournament by winning both qualifying matches in straight sets. In the opening main draw round, Cilic won against Goffin in straight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Cilic is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. The Croat enjoys playing on fast courts. He has all the weapons to be a dark horse this week. We expect him to keep this match tight.

That being said, Cilic covering the games handicap is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Marin Cilic +3.5 games handicap @1.73 @bet365

Munar – Shelton: 23.10.2025 15:30 CEST
H2H: 2-1

Jaume Munar has won four of his last five matches. This week in Basel, the Spaniard defeated Bertola in the opening round in straight sets. He offered and saved only one breakpoint.

Ben Shelton has won three of his last five matches. This week in Basel, Shelton won the opening match against Majchrzak in three tight sets after spending almost three hours on the court. He served well, hitting thirteen aces. He offered and saved four breakpoints. The American is the second seed this week.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Shelton is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He is a better indoor hard-court player than Munar. The Spaniard is a clay-court specialist, but he has rarely succeeded on hard courts, especially indoors. We expect Shelton to perform better tomorrow and secure a win.

That being said, Shelton winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Ben Shelton winning @1.50 @bet365