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WTA tennis predictions for Monday, October 5: the model backs Maria Sakkari
6 WTA tennis matches on Monday. The model's strongest pick is Maria Sakkari +4.5, a HIGH-confidence call.
By Isabella Rossi · Published Oct 4, 12:00 AM UTC · Updated Oct 4, 11:45 PM UTC
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Donna Vekic vs Iga Swiatek
Mon Oct 5, 3:00 AM UTC
Our pick: Donna Vekic +6 (they can lose by up to 5 games and the bet still wins; lose by exactly 6 games and your stake comes back)+106
LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers
Donna Vekic has been playing really well lately, and she's facing Iga Swiatek, who is a tough competitor.
Iva Jovic vs Kamilla Rakhimova
Mon Oct 5, 4:10 AM UTC
Our pick: Kamilla Rakhimova +5 (they can lose by up to 4 games and the bet still wins; lose by exactly 5 games and your stake comes back)-108
LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers
Kamilla Rakhimova has been playing well lately and seems to be finding her rhythm on the court.
Marie Bouzkova vs Qinwen Zheng
Mon Oct 5, 4:10 AM UTC
Qinwen Zheng at Marie Bouzkova · Spread Which side the model backs, and why · Pro Belinda Bencic vs Ann Li
Mon Oct 5, 7:00 AM UTC
Ann Li at Belinda Bencic · Spread Which side the model backs, and why · Pro Maria Sakkari vs Elina Svitolina
Mon Oct 5, 8:10 AM UTC
Top pick: Maria Sakkari +4.5 (they can lose by up to 4 games and the bet still wins)-106
HIGH — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers
Maria Sakkari has a strong chance to keep the match close against Elina Svitolina, making her a solid pick with a +4.5 game handicap.
Jelena Ostapenko vs Elise Mertens
Mon Oct 5, 8:30 AM UTC
Elise Mertens at Jelena Ostapenko · Spread Which side the model backs, and why · Pro How we pick these games
Our model looks at each team's recent form, injuries, rest and the price on offer, and works out how likely each result is. When its number says a bet is more likely to land than the price suggests, the bet makes our list. For each game we show the one main-line bet it likes most. HIGH means it lands about 6 or more times in 10 by our numbers. LEAN means about 4 to 6 times in 10. LONG-SHOT means less than 4 in 10: a bigger payout and a smaller chance. No pick is a sure thing.
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