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Botic Van de Zandschulp vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic prediction, odds, picks for ATP Italian Open 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Van de Zandschulp vs Kovacevic predictions for ATP Italian Open.
Botic Van de Zandschulp will face Aleksandar Kovacevic in the round of 64 at the ATP Rome event on Friday.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven tennis model predicts Botic Van de Zandschulp as the most likely winner of the Van de Zandschulp vs. Kovacevic match.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's match, including best bets and picks.
Van de Zandschulp vs. Kovacevic prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's Van de Zandschulp-Kovacevic men's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Van de Zandschulp an 80% chance of defeating Kovacevic at the ATP Italian Open tournament.
Additionally, Van de Zandschulp has a 75% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Van de Zandschulp (-3.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the under 22.5 games has a 59% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Botic Van de Zandschulp vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic odds
We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Van de Zandschulp | Kovacevic |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -398 | +315 |
| First Set | -303 | +240 |
| Game Spread | -3.5 (-138) | +3.5 (+106) |
| Total Games | o22.5 (-104) | u22.5 (-130) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Van de Zandschulp vs. Kovacevic picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Van de Zandschulp | -398 |
| First Set | Kovacevic | -130 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is over 22.5 total games.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Van de Zandschulp vs. Kovacevic updates and essential details
The ATP Italian Open match between Botic Van de Zandschulp and Aleksandar Kovacevic is scheduled to commence on Friday at 6:10 AM ET.
- Who: Botic Van de Zandschulp vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Approx. Time: 6:10 AM ET/3:10AM PT
- Tournament: ATP Rome, Italy Men's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 64
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Botic Van de Zandschulp, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat Aleksandar Kovacevic at the ATP Italian Open tournament.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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