Prop Bets: Reilly Opelka VS Alexander Shevchenko 2025-07-01
Wimbledon 2025: Reilly Opelka vs. Alexander Shevchenko – A Cakewalk for the Ace King
The Matchup: Reilly Opelka (-3.5, 1.8) vs. Alexander Shevchenko (+3.5, 1.87)
Total Games Line: 41.5 (Even Money)
Moneyline: Opelka (1.34-1.38), Shevchenko (3.1-3.26)
Implied Probabilities:
- Opelka to win: ~75% (based on 1/1.34).
- Shevchenko to win: ~31% (based on 1/3.1).
- Opelka to cover -3.5 spread: ~55.5% (1/1.8).
The Verdict:
Reilly Opelka, the 6'11" human canonball of aces, is here to remind us why grass courts are his personal putting green. With the second-most aces per match on the ATP Tour, Opelka’s serve is essentially a free point generator—unless Shevchenko invents a tennis racket that can solve a Rubik’s Cube mid-swing.
Shevchenko, meanwhile, is a 26-year-old enigma with a 21-18 career record but zero Grand Slam experience. He’s like a Wikipedia page that forgot to save its draft. The spread (-3.5) suggests Opelka will cruise, and the total games line (41.5) is a toss-up, but with two big servers facing off, the Over is as likely as your Uncle Bob betting on "rock, paper, scissors" to settle a dispute.
Player Props to Note:
- Opelka’s Aces: Bet the Over on 12.5 aces (if available). His career average is 14.2 per match.
- Games Won by Opelka: 6.5 (spread) – he’s a machine, so take the points.
Final Prediction:
Opelka will win in straight sets, covering the -3.5 spread like a grass court blanket. Shevchenko’s best bet? Pray Opelka’s racquet string breaks… twice.
Odds to Win Match: Opelka (-750 implied), Shevchenko (+300). Basically, this is the tennis version of "will it rain on a cloudy day?"
Place your bets, but don’t blame us when Opelka’s serve makes your parlay look like a Wimbledon champion’s résumé. 🎾
Created: July 1, 2025, 9:37 a.m. GMT