Expert prediction
Indian Wells: Ben Shelton vs. Jack Draper Preview, Odds, Head to Head, Picks (Mar 13)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Ben Shelton vs. Jack Draper is one of the Indian Wells quarterfinals.
- The American lose a single set in the previous three rounds.
- Jack Draper was better than Taylor Fritz in the last round.
The stakes are high for both of these guys. Shelton wants to win one major title, while Draper wants to rebound from the lost finals in Doha. Even though this match is only a quarterfinal, it’s very important.
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How to Watch
- When: Thursday, March 13, 7 pm ET
- Where: Indian Wells, Tuscon, Arizona
- How to Watch: Tennis Channel
Indian Wells Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ben Shelton | -105 |
| Jack Draper | -107 |
Game Preview
Shelton has had a very confident run so far in Arizona. He looked confident against solid rivals. In the first round, the young American beat Navone, then sliced Karen Khachanov and finally eliminated Brandon Nakashima last night.
All the wins were in straight sets. Against Nakashima, Shelton had 26 winners compared to only nine his rival posted. So it’s evident that he controlled the match and dictated the pace.
As for Draper, he wants to rebound following a loss to Andrey Rublev in the Doha finals. He too was very confident here at Indian Wells, where he eliminated Fonseca, Brooksby and Taylor Fritz without a set dropped.
Believe it or not, he had more aces than Fritz 8-6, which is a bit interesting. Also, the Australian didn’t allow his rival to have a single break point, while on the other side, he converted one in four attempts.
Shelton vs. Draper Head-to-Head
The two guys never met before.
Shelton vs. Draper Predictions
Shelton is on the rise, while Draper has been playing at a high level for quite some time now. This match should be interesting, and we don’t see one guy winning in straight sets. It’s why we suggest betting on over 2.5 sets.
- Free tennis pick: Over 2.5 sets
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