ATP Toronto Best Bets Including Shelton vs Nakashima

ATP Masters 1000 Toronto 1/16-Finals

Fils – Lehecka: Time TBA
H2H: 1-0

Arthur Fils has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played before the ATP Toronto was at the French Open, when he withdrew from the third-round clash against Rublev. This week in Toronto, Fils defeated Carreno-Busta in the opening round in straight sets.

Jiri Lehecka has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Washington, Lehecka lost to de Minaur in the 1/8-Finals in three tight sets. This week in Toronto, the Czech defeated McDonald in straight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Lehecka is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Fils has not played many competitive matches in recent months. On the other hand, Lehecka is a solid hard-court player and has delivered his best tennis in the opening round against McDonald.

That being said, Lehecka winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Jiri Lehecka winning @1.62 @bet365

Nakashima – Shelton: Time TBA
H2H: 0-4

Brandon Nakashima has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Washington, Nakashima had a decent run, reaching the quarterfinals. He eventually lost to de Minaur in straight sets. This week in Toronto, Nakashima defeated Quinn in straight sets. He was great under pressure, saving both breakpoints.

Ben Shelton has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Washington, Shelton lost to Davidovich Fokina in the semifinals in straight sets. This week in Toronto, the American defeated Mannarino in straight sets. He saved both breakpoints.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Shelton is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He had a great run last week in Washington and continued with his form in Toronto as well. Shelton leads 4-0 in head-to-head meetings against Nakashima, and we expect him to continue that winning streak.

That being said, Shelton winning in straight sets is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Ben Shelton winning 2-0 @2.10 @bet365

O’Connell – De Minaur: Time TBA
H2H: first meeting

Christopher O’Connell has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Washington, the Australian lost to Quinn in the opening round in straight sets. This week in Toronto, he had a favourable opening round draw. He defeated Tseng in straight sets almost within an hour.  He upset Tsitsipas in the second round, winning in three sets.

Alex de Minaur has won five straight matches. Last week in Washington, de Minaur won the ATP 500 title, defeating Davidovich Fokina in the final. He even saved three matchpoints in the deciding set. This week, de Minaur won the opening match against Comesana in straight sets easily.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, de Minaur is the big favourite in this matchup, but we disagree. O’Connell just upset Tsitsipas in the second round and has a heavy serve. We expect him to keep this match tight.

That being said, O’Connell covering the games handicap is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Christopher O’Connell +4.5 games handicap @2.10 @bet365