The best bets on the ATP Vienna, including Khachanov vs. Nakashima

ATP 500 Vienna 1/8 final

Dimitrov – Machac: 10/24/2024 3:00 p.m. CEST
H2H: first meeting

Grigor Dimitrov has won four of his last five games. Last week Grigor reached the final in Stockholm, where he lost in straight sets to Tommy Paul. The Bulgarian is fighting for a place in the ATP Tour final. Here in Vienna, as predicted, Grigor won his opening match against Zhang in straight sets. Dimitrov has won one title so far this season, earlier in the season when he beat Rune in the ATP Brisbane final. He was consistent throughout the season, which brought him back into the top 10 in the rankings.

Tomas Machac has won three of his last five games. Last week in Almaty, Machac was eliminated midway through the round of 16 against Zhukayev. Here in Vienna, Tomas looked completely fit on the pitch. He won his opening match against Marozsan in straight sets. Machac served well and offered no break points. After winning the first set 7-6, Tomas raised his level and defeated Marozsan in the second set. Last year in Vienna, Machac reached the second round as a qualifier, where he lost to Tsitsipas.

The best bet

According to the bookmakers, Dimitrov is the slight favorite in this match, we cannot agree with that. Machac is having his best season and we expect him to go into this duel with full confidence. We expect a close game that can go either way.

Apart from that, Machac covering the game’s handicap is a value bet.

Value Bet/best odds: Tomas Machac -2.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365

Khachanov – Nakashima: October 24, 2024 7:30 p.m. CEST
H2H: first meeting

Karen Khachanov has won five games in a row. Last week in Almaty, Khachanov won the title by beating Diallo in the final, as predicted. It was the Russian’s second title of the season. He celebrated his first title this season in Doha at the beginning of the year. Here in Vienna, Khachanov confidently won his opening match in straight sets against Seyboth Wild. Khachanov has struggled with his form in recent months. Due to his recent poor performances, Khachanov is no longer one of the top 20 players. Last year in Vienna, Khachanov reached the quarterfinals, where he lost to Medvedev in three close sets.

Brandon Nakashima has lost three of his last five games. Last week in Stockholm, Nakashima lost his opening match against Wawrinka in straight sets. Here in Vienna, Brandon defeated Tommy Paul in straight sets in his opening match. Brandon just offered a break point and saved it.

The best bet

According to the bookmakers, Khachanov is the slight favorite in this match and we agree. Khachanov always delivers his best tennis on the indoor courts. However, Nakashima never had any success on the indoor hard courts. We believe Khachanov will dominate this game from the start.

Apart from that, Khachanov’s win is a value bet.

Value Bet/Best Odds: Karen Khachanov wins @1.67 @bet365

Main photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports