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Peyton Stearns vs. McCartney Kessler prediction, odds, picks for WTA Charleston Open 2026
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Stearns vs Kessler predictions for WTA Charleston Open.
Peyton Stearns will take on McCartney Kessler in the round of 16 at the WTA Charleston event on Thursday.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven tennis model projects Peyton Stearns as the most likely winner of the Stearns vs. Kessler match.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's match, including best bets and picks.
Stearns vs. Kessler prediction: Who will win and advance to the quarterfinals?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's Stearns-Kessler women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Stearns a 58% chance of defeating Kessler at the WTA Charleston Open tournament.
Additionally, Stearns has a 57% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show that the bookmakers have got it right with the +2.5 games spread, with each player projected to have a 50-50 chance of covering, while the over 21.5 games has a 51% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Peyton Stearns vs. McCartney Kessler odds
We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Stearns | Kessler |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -160 | +134 |
| First Set | -152 | +120 |
| Game Spread | -2.5 (-118) | +2.5 (-112) |
| Total Games | o21.5 (-105) | u21.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Stearns vs. Kessler picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available 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 | Kessler | +134 |
| First Set | Kessler | -105 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is McCartney Kessler to win the first set.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Stearns vs. Kessler updates and essential details
The WTA Charleston Open match between Peyton Stearns and McCartney Kessler is scheduled to begin on Thursday at 11:00 AM ET.
- Who: Peyton Stearns vs. McCartney Kessler
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Approx. Time: 11:00 AM ET/8:00AM PT
- Tournament: WTA Charleston, USA Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 16
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Peyton Stearns, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat McCartney Kessler at the WTA Charleston Open tournament.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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