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Nikola Bartunkova vs. Belinda Bencic prediction, odds, picks for Australian Open 2026
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Bartunkova vs Bencic predictions for Australian Open 2026.
Nikola Bartunkova will take on Belinda Bencic in the second round of the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026 on Thursday.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced tennis model predicts Belinda Bencic as the most likely winner of the Bartunkova vs. Bencic match.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's match, including best bets and picks.
Bartunkova vs. Bencic prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's Bartunkova-Bencic women's singles match 10,000 times as part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Bencic an 85% chance of beating Bartunkova in the Australian Open 2026.
Additionally, Bencic has a 79% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Bartunkova (+6.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the over 18.5 games has a 52% chance of hitting**, according to our model.
Nikola Bartunkova vs. Belinda Bencic odds
We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bartunkova | Bencic |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +860 | -730 |
| First Set | +350 | -500 |
| Game Spread | +6.5 (-118) | -6.5 (-112) |
| Total Games | o18.5 (-108) | u18.5 (-124) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bartunkova vs. Bencic 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 | Bartunkova | +860 |
| First Set | Bencic | -108 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is *Nikola Bartunkova to win.
Bartunkova vs. Bencic updates and essential details
The Australian Open 2026 match between Nikola Bartunkova and Belinda Bencic is scheduled to commence on Thursday at 2:30 AM ET.
- Who: Nikola Bartunkova vs. Belinda Bencic
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Approx. Time: 2:30 AM ET/11:30PM PT
- Tournament: Australian Open Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Second round
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Belinda Bencic, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat Nikola Bartunkova at the Australian Open 2026.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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