Prediction: Hugo Gaston VS Ben Shelton 2025-05-28
The French Open, where the clay is as unforgiving as a Parisian waiter. Hugo Gaston, the 8th finalist at Roland-Garros in 2020, is looking to make a deep run, but first, he has to get past the charming Ben Shelton. Shelton's girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, is already giving him the thumbs-up, and with his impressive five-set win over Lorenzo Sonego, he's got the momentum on his side.
Gaston, on the other hand, had a rollercoaster of a match against Ugo Blanchet, with both players struggling to find their footing. His coach, Younes El Aynaoui, noted that Gaston was using too many slices, which hindered his service and made it difficult for him to take high balls. Not exactly the most confidence-boosting performance.
So, what are the odds looking like? Ben Shelton is the favorite, with prices ranging from 1.36 to 1.43 across various bookmakers. Gaston, on the other hand, is hovering around 2.85 to 3.2. The spread is mostly set at -4.5 for Shelton, with prices ranging from 1.79 to 1.94.
My best bet? I'd take Ben Shelton to win, but not by as much as the spread suggests. I'd recommend taking Shelton to win, but with a smaller margin, perhaps around -2.5 or -3.5. However, since that's not an available option, I'd suggest taking the under on the total games, which is set at 39.0 or 39.5 across most bookmakers. The price for the under is around 1.87, which seems like a decent value considering Gaston's struggles with his serve and Shelton's ability to capitalize on his opponent's mistakes.
So, there you have it. Shelton to win, but don't expect a blowout. And if you're feeling fancy, take the under on the total games. Bonne chance, and may the best player win!
Created: May 27, 2025, 2:53 a.m. GMT