Prop Bets: Carlos Alcaraz VS Ben Shelton 2025-06-01

The stage is set for a thrilling matchup at the French Open, as Ben Shelton takes on the defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz. With Alcaraz being a heavy favorite to win, priced at -2100, it's clear that Shelton has his work cut out for him. But don't count out the young American just yet - he's had a successful tournament so far and has a booming serve that could give Alcaraz some trouble.

In their previous two meetings, Alcaraz has come out on top, including a win in the Laver Cup 2024 and Toronto 2023. However, Shelton has improved on clay year-over-year, and this could be a closer match than the odds suggest. Alcaraz is on a ten-match winning streak in Paris, but Shelton has had a five-day rest after his second-round opponent withdrew, which could give him a bit of an edge.

The spread for this match is set at 7.5 games, with Alcaraz favored to cover at -7.5. The over/under for total games is set at 30.5 or 31.5, depending on the bookmaker. If you're looking for a player prop bet, you could consider Shelton's serve - he's had a high percentage of aces in his previous matches, and if he can keep that up, he might be able to push Alcaraz to a few tiebreakers.

As for the outcome, it's hard to bet against Alcaraz given his dominant form on clay. But Shelton is a talented young player who could pull off an upset if he can get his serve going and take advantage of any mistakes Alcaraz might make. Ultimately, I'd predict Alcaraz to win in four sets, but Shelton to cover the spread and make it a closer match than expected.

Created: June 1, 2025, 5:20 a.m. GMT