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ATP Dallas Best Bets Including Cilic vs Tien
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ATP 500 Dallas 1/16-Finals

Cilic – Tien: 10.02.2026 19:00 CEST
H2H: 0-1

Marin Cilic has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the Australian Open, where he lost to Ruud in the third round in four tight sets. He hopes for a solid result this week to get closer to the top 50 in the rankings.

Learner Tien has won four of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the Australian Open, where he had a great run, eventually losing to Zverev in the quarterfinals in four sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Tien is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. The young American is in great form and one of the best upcoming American talents. He enjoys playing at home and will have a packed crowd on his side. We expect him to dominate the rallies and win against the Croat.

That being said, Tien winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Learner Tien winning @1.50 @bet365

Dimitrov – Michelsen: 10.02.2026 20:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting

Grigor Dimitrov has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the Australian Open, where he lost to Machac in the opening round in straight sets. So far this season, the Bulgarian has not had any remarkable results.

Alex Michelsen has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the Australian Open, where he lost to Khachanov in the opening round in five sets. This is his third appearance in Dallas. Last season in Dallas, Michelsen lost to Norrie in the opening round, 3 tight sets. He has never made it past the second round here.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, this will be a 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Michelsen had more competitive matches and wins this season than Dimitrov. He enjoys playing at home, and we expect him to be a better player in this matchup, considering his current form.

That being said, Michelsen winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Alex Michelsen winning @1.80 @bet365

Shimabukuro – Kecmanovic: 10.02.2026 20:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting

Sho Shimabukuro has won three of his last five matches. This week in Dallas, Shimabukuro qualified for the main draw tournament, winning both qualifying matches in straight sets. In the final qualifying round, the Japanese easily defeated Tomic.

Miomir Kecmanovic has lost five straight matches. So far this season, Kecmanovic has not had a single competitive win. Last week in Montpellier, Kecmanovic lost to Carreno-Busta in three tight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Shimabukuro is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He dominated in the qualifying tournament and enjoys playing in the States. On the other hand, Kecmanovic played in four tournaments this season and exited in the opening round each time. We expect a close match that could go either way.

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

Value bet/ the best odds: Sho Shimabukuro +2.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365

This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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