Here are our Tennis picks for Saturday 8 August 2026. Our model likes 2 bets here. The one it likes most is Elina Svitolina vs Amanda Anisimova: Elina Svitolina to win the match, priced at -145 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Elina Svitolina vs Amanda Anisimova: Elina Svitolina to win the match (-145)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Elina Svitolina faces Amanda Anisimova at Canadian Open on Sunday 9 August 2026. They are playing on a hard court. This is a match winner bet, so it lands if Elina Svitolina wins the match. It was priced at -145 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.90 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. Elina Svitolina presents significant value at 1.69 against Amanda Anisimova, supported by strong recent performance metrics. In her last five matches on hard courts, Svitolina boasts a first-serve percentage of 53.2% and wins 69.7% of first-serve points, indicating her ability to dictate play. Conversely, Anisimova's recent form shows a lower average of 54.8% for first-serve percentage and 62.4% for first points won, suggesting she struggles under pressure. Svitolina's second-serve points won at 47.6% and a break point save percentage of 25.5% also outshine Anisimova, who has a higher opponent break point save rate at 73.8%, reflecting her difficulty in maintaining composure against aggressive returns. Overall, Svitolina's superior serve metrics, alongside her better overall win rates (40% last 5 matches vs. Anisimova’s lower performance), make her the clear value side in this matchup.
Arthur Rinderknech vs Brandon Nakashima: Brandon Nakashima to win the match (-204)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Arthur Rinderknech faces Brandon Nakashima at Canadian Open on Saturday 8 August 2026. They are playing on a hard court. This is a match winner bet, so it lands if Brandon Nakashima wins the match. It was priced at -204 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14.90 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. Nakashima’s recent form is stellar, boasting an 80% win rate over his last five matches. On hard courts, he excels with a first serve percentage of 70.8% and a first serve points won rate of 77.9%. His overall serve points won percentage stands at 68.75%, highlighting his effectiveness under pressure. In contrast, Rinderknech's serve metrics are lacking, as he has not recorded any relevant stats for this analysis. With Nakashima’s superior ability to win crucial points evidenced by a 50% break point save percentage and an ace rate of 12.5%, he is well-equipped to capitalize on Rinderknech’s vulnerabilities. This matchup strongly favors Nakashima based on serve performance and recent form.
That is the model's read on today's Tennis card. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.
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