Brandon Nakashima vs Matteo Berrettini Prediction & Picks

Matteo Berrettini vs Brandon Nakashima: Brandon Nakashima to win the match (-143)

Matteo Berrettini faces Brandon Nakashima at Shanghai Masters on Friday 9 October 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 -143 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $17.00 if it lands. Our model leans this way without loving it. Brandon Nakashima is the favorite because he has been playing well recently, winning 60% of his last matches. His serve is strong, with a good percentage of first serves in and points won. The hard surface also suits his style, giving him an advantage. Bet only what you can afford to lose.

Matteo Berrettini vs Brandon Nakashima: Matteo Berrettini +0.5 Game Handicap (+119)

Matteo Berrettini has shown some solid form lately, which makes this match against Brandon Nakashima exciting. Betting on Berrettini with a small advantage of +0.5 means he can either win or take the match to a close finish. This matchup is rated almost even, so it's tough to call. The most concrete risk is that Nakashima has been competitive, making it likely for either player to take the win. However, Berrettini's recent play gives him a strong chance to come through.

That is the full board for this game. Prices can move before you get on, so check the board at your bookmaker. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.